The town was on fire in ten places at once.
The peaceful inhabitants derived an unwonted courage from the excess of their fear, and rose on the soldiers.

Thenceforth resistance was impossible; and a capitulation was concluded.

The armies then retired into quarters.

Military operations were suspended during some weeks; Lewis returned in triumph to Versailles; and William paid a short visit to England, where his presence was much needed.

[9] He found the ministers still employed in tracing out the ramifications of the plot which had been discovered just before his departure.