in 1670 , charles ii of england and louis xiv of france concluded Process_end the secret treaty of dover , intending to subjugate Conquering the dutch state .

by the terms of the treaty of ryswick ( 1697 ) louis xiv retained Preserving the whole of alsace but was forced Hostile_encounter to return lorraine to its ruler and give up Process_end any gains on the right bank of the rhine .