The confederates were not a little alarmed to find Charles in the heart of Germany, and the French court did not fail to court his alliance; but he continued on the reserve against all their solicitations.

Then they implored his mediation for a peace; and he answered, that he would interpose his good offices as soon as he should know they would be agreeable to the powers engaged in the grand alliance.
THE FRENCH KING DEMANDS CONFERENCES FOR A PEACE.
The pride of Louis was now humbled to such a degree as might have excited the compassion of his enemies.

He employed the elector of Bavaria to write letters in his name to the duke of Marlborough and the deputies of the states-general, containing proposals for opening a congress.

He had already tampered with the Dutch, in a memorial presented by the marquis d'Alegre.

He likewise besought the pope to interpose in his behalf.