In the midst of difficulties and disasters hourly multiplying, the great qualities of Schomberg appeared hourly more and more conspicuous.

Not in the full tide of success, not on the field of Montes Claros, not under the walls of Maestricht, had he so well deserved the admiration of mankind.

His resolution never gave way.

His prudence never slept.

His temper, in spite of manifold vexations and provocations, was always cheerful and serene.