The Duke had assured the Dutch that if the French were to launch an offensive he would return in good time, but Marlborough calculated that as he marched south, the French commander would be drawn after him.
Hertugen havde forsikret hollænderne, at hvis franskmændene skulle finde på at indlede en offensiv, ville han vende tilbage i tide, men Marlborough regnede med, at når han marcherede sydpå, ville den franske hærfører følge efter ham.