England and the states-general endeavoured in vain to mediate a peace between the kings of Sweden and Poland.

Charles was become enamoured of war and ambitious of conquest.

He threatened to invade Saxony through the dominions of Prussia.

Augustus retired to Cracow, while Charles penetrated to Warsaw, and even ordered the cardinal-primate to summon a diet for choosing a new king.

The situation of affairs at this juncture was far from being favourable to the allies.
The court of Vienna had tampered in vain with the elector of Bavaria, who made use of this negotiation to raise his terms with Louis.