William uncovered, and addressed to his prisoner a few words of courteous greeting.

Berwick's only reply was a solemn bow.

The King put on his hat; the Duke put on his hat; and the cousins parted for ever.
By this time the French, who had been driven in confusion out of Neerwinden, had been reinforced by a division under the command of the Duke of Bourbon, and came gallantly back to the attack.

William, well aware of the importance of this post, gave orders that troops should move thither from other parts of his line.

This second conflict was long and bloody.