The Dutch and Austrians fought on , hoping to improve their negotiating position .
The British government issued ' Restraining Orders ' to Marlborough 's replacement , the Duke of Ormonde , instructing him not to participate in offensive operations against the French .
The Dutch and Austrians fought on , hoping to improve their negotiating position but the British government issued ' Restraining Orders ' to Marlborough 's replacement , the Duke of Ormonde , instructing him not to participate in offensive operations against the French .