Book IV.

Closer Alliance between France and Sweden.—Oxenstiern takes the
Direction of Affairs.—Death of the Elector Palatine.—Revolt of the
Swedish Officers.—Duke Bernhard takes Ratisbon.—Wallenstein enters
Silesia.—Forms Treasonable Designs.—Forsaken by the Army.—Retires to
Egra.—His associates put to death.—Wallenstein's death.—His
Character.