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 over-run in a few days. The French garrisons in Holland were weak to the last degree, and the Dutch, whose spirits were sunk in their slavery, had no inclination to assist their cruel masters. Rotterdam, the Hague, Utrecht, and even Amsterdam itself, opened its gates to the conqueror. In one word, all the Seven Provinces were in the hands of the English by the end of the campaign.

General Sommers had no less success in his expedition; Namur surrendered in five days, and Luxemburg, part of Champagne, and Lorraine, were immediately conquered. This prodigious success, struck a damp into George's enemies; while Philip was lieing inactive, and waiting for reinforcements, the English had conquered an immense territory, and were every day extending their possessions. The Duke leaving