Part 1, Folios 73-74. Letter dater at Linz from the Prince of Waldeck to the Prince...

Part 1, Folios 73-74. Letter dater at Linz from the Prince of Waldeck to the Prince of Orange. I am waiting here for the Marquis of Baruit (Bayreuth) with the cavalry, artillery and baggage to continue my march. That prince not being firm enough in his resolutions lets himself be amused by his commissaries and has not advanced. Matters still go well at Vienna and we hope that the troops, 70,000 in number, will be united at the proper time and that in the beginning of September it may be possible to attempt the relief. I nave good expectation of success, if the chief people do not fall out with each other. I doubt if the Emperor can be present for several reasons which I dare not write. The Electors of Bavaria and Saxony will be there. I do my best to cause good resolutions to be taken and to have every thing well concerted. If I can wait for the Elector of Bavaria's arrival here I shall do some good, but I am as necessary with the Duke of Lorraine that proper measures may be taken without making any wrong movement. Great confidence is shown me here, but I believe after the success of the relief they will be glad to dismiss me, this court in prosperity having a great hatred of the truth.