CHAPTER XXVII.. Maria Theresa.

MARIA THERESA. From 1741 to 1743.

Character of Francis, Duke of Lorraine.--Policy of European Courts.--Plan of the Allies.--Siege of Prague.--Desperate Condition of the Queen--Her Coronation in Hungary.--Enthusiasm of the Barons.--Speech of Maria Theresa.--Peace with Frederic of Prussia.--His Duplicity.--Military Movement of the Duke of Lorraine.--Battle of Chazleau.--Second Treaty with Frederic.--Despondency of the Duke of Bavaria.--March of Mallebois.--Extraordinary Retreat of Belleisle.--Recovery of Prague by the Queen. Page 427