taunts her by reminding her that the trials she was undergoing
were a punishment for her own false pretences. The J u l y
was the day on which the garrison retired into the citadel.
195. C it y o f T o u rnay t a k e n . July, 1709.
Gallia, crowned, seated, facing, in great distress, &c.; same
as tne preceding.
Rev. Plan of Tournay. Leg. v l t im vm o pv s m a r t is c e t e r a
pacts e r v n t . (The last operation of war, the rest will be of
peace.) Ex. n . (Nuremberg.)
1-7. Rapin, vii. 12. Van Loon, Y. 141. Thes. Num.
926.
Hague, JR. P. H. Yan Gelder, M . Yery rare.
Louis XIY. was induced by the complaints of his people
to make overtures of peace, but it is doubtful whether the
negotiations on his part were sincere, and not protracted, in
the hope that their distresses would drive them to follow his
bread-waggons and thus increase his armies. Still, while they
were m progress, a hope was entertained that the siege of
Tournay would be the last labour of the war.
196. C it y o f T otjknay t a k e n . July, 1709.
The temple of Yictory amid palm-trees upon a rugged eminence
covered with thorn bushes. Leg. d i e b a h n zvm s i e g .
Ex. VND f k i e d 1s t d o r n i c h t . (The path to Yictory and Peace
is thorny [or through Tournay].) Floral border.
Rev. Chronogrammatic inscription within branches of thorn
bearing grapes, h I L f f t g o t t , so kan M an I e z t b e I D o k n en
f r I s C h e tkaY b e n L e s s e n . (By the help of God, may we soon
gather fresh grapes from thorns, m d c l l v i i i i = 1709.) E x n
(Nuremberg.) "
1-7. Bapin, viii. 1. Yan Loon, Y. 141. Thes. Num
926.
MB electrotype from Hague, JR. JR. (lozenge-shaped).
P. H. Yan Gelder, M . Brussels, JR. Rare
This piece, like the preceding, was struck at Nuremberg, and
expresses the hope that Peace will speedily follow the severe
warfare and the capture of Tournay. Dornick is the Flemish
name of Tournay, whilst dornig is the German word for thorny,
and upon the play of these words rests the spirit of the medal.
The citadel of Tournay capitulated, gept', after a gallant
defence, and after the provisions of the defenders were exhausted
; and the whole garrison, consisting of 4,500 men, was
compelled to surrender at discretion. There are no medals
which refer specially to this last event.
197. B a t t l e o f M a l p l a q u e t . i r s s j l : 1709.
Bust of Anne, I., crowned, hair entwined with pearls, lovelock
on the right shoulder, in embroidered gown with straps on
the shoulder, collar, George and star of the Garter; a bow of
pearls with a brooch on the left shoulder fastens a mantle, which
passes behind. Leg. anna . d : g . mag : bki : f r : e t . hib :
keg. Below, i. c. (John Croker.) Same as Nos. 107,148,169.
Rev. French entrenchments in a wood attacked: above,
Victory flying, w’ith two large laurel wreaths. Leg. Co ncordia .
e t . v ir t v t e . (By unanimity and valour.) Ex. g a l l is . ad .
t a i s n ie r e . d e v ic t is . avg : xxxi . m d c c ix . (The French defeated
at Taisnieres, 81 Aug. 1709.)
1-85. Bapin, viii. 5. Yan Loon, Y. 145. Thes. Num.
934.M
B. JR. M. Not uncommon.
The Allies, having resolved to attack Mons, were compelled
to pass the strong lines which Villars had formed from that
city to the Sambre. Marlborough, with his usual skilful
manoeuvring and rapid marches, deceived Villars, passed the
lines, and invested the place. Villars resolved to risk a battle
for its protection, and to penetrate through the woods of Taisnieres
and Lanieres, but was surprised to see Marlborough
drawn up on the other side and ready to oppose him. Whilst
Marlborough was waiting for reinforcements, Villars strongly
entrenched himself, but after a very sanguinary battle, in which