Then general Stanhope, who commanded them, capitulated with the Spanish general for the garrison, which marched out with all the honours of war, and was transported to Minorca, where the men were put into quarters of refreshment.

On the frontiers of Catalonia, general Starem-berg maintained his ground, and even annoyed the enemy.

He passed the Segra, and reduced Balaguer; having left a strong garrison in the place, he repassed the river, and sent his forces into winter quarters.

The most remarkable event of this summer was the battle of Poultowa, in which the king of Sweden was entirely defeated by the czar of Muscovy, and obliged to take refuge at Bender, a town of Moldavia, in the Turkish dominions.

Augustus immediately marched into Poland against Stanislaus, and renounced his own resignation, as if it had been the effect of compulsion.