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 When he recovered from his temporary amazement, his wrath was terrible. He decided to take the field in person and crush the rebellion. He did so, and Louis of Nassau lost at Jemmingen all that he had gained at Heiliger Lee. The poorly paid and underfed patriot troops mutinied and would not fight. Being hotly pushed, they fled. Seven thousand were either butchered or drowned, Louis, with a few survivors, escaped to Germany. But the Prince is not discouraged, far his trust is in God, and he firmly believes our cause is just. Do not become disheartened, my beloved wife. The darkest hour is just before the dawn.”