CHAPTER IX.

THE DEATH OF WALLENSTEIN AND THE TREATY OF PRAGUE.

SECTION I.--_French Influence in Germany (November 1632-April 1633)._

1633 Differences between Bernhard and Oxenstjerna 166

Ap. 23. The League of Heilbronn signed 167

Firm establishment of Richelieu's authority in France 168

Richelieu's interposition in German affairs 169

SECTION II.--_Wallenstein's Attempt to dictate Peace (April-December 1633)._

1633 Wallenstein's peace negotiations with the Swedes and Saxons 170

Oct. He drives the Saxons out of Silesia 172

Nov. Ratisbon taken by Bernhard 173

Spanish opposition to a peace which would leave Spain exposed to French attacks 173

Dec. Wallenstein thinks of making peace, whether the Emperor consents or not 175

SECTION III.--_Resistance to Wallenstein's Plans (January-February 1634)._

1634 Oñate, the Spanish Ambassador, persuades the Emperor Jan. that Wallenstein is a traitor 175

Ferdinand determines to displace Wallenstein 176

Feb. 19. Wallenstein engages the Colonels to support him 177

SECTION IV.--_Assassination of Wallenstein (February 1634)._

Feb. 18. Wallenstein declared a traitor 179

Feb. 21. The garrison of Prague declares against him 179

Feb. 24. Wallenstein at Eger 179

Feb. 25. He is assassinated 181

Comparison between Gustavus and Wallenstein 181

SECTION V.--_Imperialist Victories and the Treaty of Prague (February 1634-May 1635)._

1634 The King of Hungary reorganizes the imperial Feb. army 181

Sept. 6. In conjunction with the Cardinal-Infant, he defeats Bernhard at Nördlingen 183

Consequent necessity of an increased French intervention 184

1635 Peace of Prague 184

May 30. It is not universally accepted 185

Miserable condition of Germany. Notes of an English traveller 187