The States General were in the best temper; the troops, the provisions and the magazines were in the best order.

Every thing was in readiness for an early campaign.
William received the intelligence with the calmness of a man whose work was done.

He was under no illusion as to his danger.

"I am fast drawing," he said, "to my end." His end was worthy of his life.

His intellect was not for a moment clouded.