The allies made one bold push with the intention of carrying the war into the French territory; but Luxemburg, by a forced march, which excited the admiration of persons versed in the military art, frustrated the design.

William on the other hand succeeded in taking Huy, then a fortress of the third rank.

No battle was fought; no important town was besieged; but the confederates were satisfied with their campaign.

Of the four previous years every one had been marked by some great disaster.

In 1690 Waldeck had been defeated at Fleurus.
In 1691 Mons had fallen.