To increase it, he sent among them two fireships, and at the same time made a signal to the French to bear down; which if they had done, a decisive victory must have ensued.

But the prince, when he saw that they neglected his signal, and observed that most of his ships were in no condition to keep the sea long, wisely provided for their safety by making easy sail towards the English coast.
The victory in this battle was as doubtful as in all the actions fought during the present war.
The turn which the affairs of the Hollanders took by land was more favorable.

The prince of Orange besieged and took Naerden; and from this success gave his country reason to hope for still more prosperous enterprises.

Montecuculi, who commanded the imperialists on the Upper Rhine, deceived, by the most artful conduct, the vigilance and penetration of Turenne, and making a sudden march, sat down before Bonne.

The prince of Orange's conduct was no less masterly; while he eluded all the French generals, and leaving them behind him, joined his army to that of the imperialists.