the conquest of all Bavaria. But here, as elsewhere, it was
his misfortune to be restrained in his extensive designs by
the want of means; for he was unable to obtain the artillery
and stores which had been promised by the margrave of
Baden for the siege.

The consternation which the victory of Schellenberg pro-
duced in the Bavarian army was deep and universal; but on
the elector himself, though a prince of the highest spirit and
bravery, the blow fell with accumulated effect. He lost that
gaiety and affability which had hitherto given animation to
his troops; and in discoursing on the catastrophe, the tears
ran down his cheeks as he adverted to the fate of his favourite
regiments. In this disposition, hope was entertained that he
would submit to such terms as might save his country from
the horrors of military execution. Accordingly a negotia-
tion, which was commenced before the engagement by Marl-
borough, and broken off in consequence of the exorbitant
demands made by the elector, was resumed. The consent
of the emperor was with difficulty extorted, and the necessary
powers and instructions were confided to Count Wratislaw,
while the interests of the elector were managed by M. Rei-
chardt, one of his secretaries. During the recent movements
of the army, several communications had taken place; and
the conditions were at length so far arranged, that the
elector promised to meet the Austrian plenipotentiary
on the 26th of July, and ratify the articles which had been
concluded by his agent. The terms were neither dishonour-
able to his character, nor insulting to his feelings: he was
to obtain the restoration of his dominions, and a subsidy of
200,000 crowns, to furnish 12,000 men for the service of the
emperor.

The hope of a satisfactory arrangement was, however, of
short duration. The elector, who had yielded to the first
shock, was encouraged to persevere, by the advance of the
reinforcements under Tallard. Instead, therefore, of ful-
filling his promise to meet the Austrian plenipotentiary, and
conclude the treaty, he sent his secretary to the appointed
place with a message, announcing that since the French
general was approaching to his succour with an army of
35,000 men, it was neither in his power, nor consistent with
his honour, to desert an ally who made such efforts in his

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