De Lorges concluded that this was a desperate effort, and immediately halted to make the necessary preparations for an engagement.

This pause enabled prince Louis to take possession of a strong pass near Sintzheim, from which he could not easily be dislodged.

Then the mareschal proceeded to Viseloch, and ravaged the adjacent country, in hopes of drawing the imperialists from their intrenchments.

The prince being joined by the Hessians, resolved to beat up the quarters of the enemy; and the French general being apprised of his design, retreated at midnight with the utmost precipitation.

Having posted himself at Ruth, he sent his heavy baggage to Philipsburgh; then he moved to Gonsbergh in the neighbourhood of Manheim, repassed the Rhine, and encamped between Spires and Worms.