purpose, as I had them communicated to me by a particular hand.
First, That in general the King de∣sires, That the Treaties of Westphalia and Nemeghen may remain in full force and vigour.
Secondly, That the Truce concluded at Ratisbonne in August, 1684. for 20 Years, may be changed into a defensive Trea∣ty of Peace, with such alterations as are here after explained, as
First, That in recompence of the Ci∣ty of Strasburg which the most Christian King is in possession of and designs to keep, Mont Royal and Trarback shall be rased, and restored to the Prince to whom they belong, provided that neither of them be re-fortifyed for the future.
Secondly, That all the Works of Fort Louis and Hunninghen, that are beyond the Rhine, shall in like manner be demo∣lished.
Thirdly, That Phillipsburg with the for∣tress thereof shall be restored, as also Fri∣burg in the same condition they are in at present.
Fourthly, That Heidelburg shall be given up to the Elector Palatine, and all the dependances of the Palatinate, notwith∣standing the claim of his Sister-in-law the Dutchess of Orleans to several Lands and Fiefs therein, which losses the King