Vienna. 1:00 PM. King John III Sobieski and his Polish army also begin the slow descent down the rugged slope. The king is ready to consolidate his position and take a couple of days. On the left, however, Lorraine has already made up his mind: they will move forward. It is said to be based on the bold advice of an old Saxon general, von der Goltz. Regardless, the Pole also changes his mind and decides to continue, perhaps because it is a new moon and he fears the enemy will vanish into the night.
