be_v second_v by_o many_o nobleman_n knight_n and_o gentleman_n of_o the_o country_n of_o vtrecht_n itself_o who_o join_v with_o the_o earl_n for_o some_o discontent_n do_v also_o defy_v he_o among_o the_o which_o be_v arnold_n of_o yselstein_n john_n of_o culenbourg_n ghysbrecht_n of_o vianen_n john_n of_o culenbourg_n son_n to_o john_n lord_n of_o woudenbourg_n john_n of_o haerlaer_n john_n seigneor_n of_o langerack_n ghysbrecht_n of_o nyeuwenrood_n knight_n than_o the_o siegneor_n john_n of_o blomstein_n zouthin_n vanden_fw-mi rhin_n hubert_n van_fw-mi schoonhoven_n zuveer_n van_fw-mi nesse_n gerard_n van_fw-mi vlyet_fw-mi &_o the_o siegnior_n of_o sleydon_n and_o of_o dyckelen_n stranger_n come_v to_o succour_v the_o earl_n which_o 2._o stranger_n be_v enter_v into_o the_o territory_n of_o vtrecht_n think_v to_o go_v to_o oudwater_n be_v unskilful_a in_o the_o passage_n and_o way_n they_o approach_v too_o near_o the_o town_n of_o montfort_n which_o be_v of_o the_o bishop_n party_n and_o well_o affect_v unto_o he_o as_o their_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o depend_v on_o he_o the_o bourgess_n of_o montfort_n have_v discover_v they_o although_o that_o assuerus_n vicont_n of_o the_o say_a town_n be_v not_o there_o be_v then_o at_o pâ—…oners_n vtrecht_n go_v out_o in_o arm_n and_o fall_v upon_o these_o two_o knight_n and_o their_o train_n who_o they_o defeat_v and_o take_v prisoner_n cont_n william_n have_v a_o goodly_a army_n ready_a accompany_v with_o a_o good_a number_n of_o prince_n great_a nobleman_n baron_n and_o knight_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n friesland_n and_o henault_n enter_v with_o ensign_n display_v into_o the_o territory_n of_o vtrecht_n to_o forage_v and_o destroy_v it_o approach_v near_o unto_o the_o town_n of_o army_n wiickter-duyrstede_a he_o go_v and_o lodge_v join_v to_o the_o village_n of_o motten_n where_o he_o camp_v eight_o day_n to_o see_v if_o the_o bishop_n who_o be_v a_o soldier_n will_v come_v forth_o to_o give_v he_o battle_n during_o which_o time_n his_o man_n spoil_v all_o the_o village_n about_o the_o bishop_n will_v willing_o have_v hazard_v a_o battle_n if_o the_o inhabitant_n will_v have_v go_v forth_o and_o follow_v he_o to_o the_o field_n but_o the_o lord_n of_o yselstein_n culenbourg_n and_o vianen_n be_v so_o well_o belove_v and_o have_v such_o good_a correspondency_n with_o the_o chief_a of_o the_o town_n as_o they_o will_v not_o take_v arm_n against_o cont_n william_n and_o withal_o those_o of_o the_o great_a bourg_n of_o emenesse_n be_v again_o revolt_v from_o the_o bishop_n and_o join_v to_o the_o hollander_n cause_v bishop_n themselves_o to_o be_v write_v among_o the_o member_n of_o holland_n during_o the_o earl_n stay_v in_o this_o village_n of_o motten_n john_n of_o egmond_n march_v with_o a_o troop_n of_o hollander_n towards_o bunschoten_n those_o of_o the_o town_n sally_v forth_o upon_o they_o come_v to_o skirmish_v with_o they_o but_o they_o be_v so_o well_o entertain_v as_o they_o have_v no_o better_a leisure_n then_o to_o seek_v for_o their_o town_n gate_n leave_v some_o seventie_o man_n behind_o they_o this_o do_v the_o earl_n return_v with_o his_o army_n lade_v with_o good_a booty_n the_o bishop_n much_o grieve_v and_o discontent_v to_o see_v his_o country_n ruin_v even_o under_o his_o nose_n seek_v all_o the_o mean_n he_o muyden_n can_v to_o be_v revenge_v of_o the_o hollander_n and_o the_o year_n follow_v 1356._o have_v levy_v a_o small_a army_n go_v and_o campt_v before_o the_o town_n of_o wesep_n the_o which_o he_o batter_v in_o such_o sort_n as_o have_v make_v a_o great_a breach_n the_o four_o day_n of_o the_o siege_n he_o take_v it_o by_o assault_n the_o inhabitant_n leap_v over_o the_o wall_n into_o the_o ditch_n to_o save_v themselves_o then_o he_o take_v the_o town_n and_o castle_n of_o muyden_n a_o quarter_n of_o a_o league_n from_o wesep_n and_o then_o return_v to_o vtrecht_n half_o revenge_v carry_v with_o he_o great_a spoil_n and_o many_o good_a prisoner_n the_o same_o year_n assuerus_n vicont_n of_o montfort_n then_o martial_a of_o the_o camp_n bishop_n to_o the_o bishop_n by_o the_o mean_n of_o arnold_n of_o yselstein_n treat_v a_o accord_n with_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o revolt_a from_o the_o bishop_n to_o gratify_v the_o say_a earl_n he_o free_v out_o of_o prison_n the_o siegneor_n of_o sleyden_n and_o of_o dyckelen_n with_o their_o squire_n and_o all_o their_o train_n send_v they_o free_a unto_o the_o earl_n the_o which_o the_o bishop_n take_v very_o impatient_o for_o that_o he_o maintain_v the_o say_v prisoner_n to_o be_v his_o the_o say_a vicont_n be_v his_o marshal_n whereof_o until_o that_o time_n he_o have_v never_o give_v he_o any_o account_n a_o while_n after_o ghysbrecht_n of_o nyenroode_n a_o knight_n and_o a_o brave_a captain_n by_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n gather_v together_o a_o good_a troop_n of_o man_n both_o of_o foot_n and_o horseback_n of_o the_o country_n itself_o to_o take_v revenge_n for_o wesep_n and_o muyden_n have_v draw_v they_o to_o naerden_n he_o march_v directl_n to_o the_o town_n of_o zoest_n the_o which_o he_o spoil_v and_o burn_v otto_n of_o lare_z then_o marshal_v to_o the_o bishop_n go_v forth_o with_o all_o his_o force_n to_o emelandt_n mean_v to_o fight_v with_o ghysbrecht_n and_o his_o hollander_n these_o two_o captain_n have_v join_v in_o fight_n together_o the_o siegneor_n of_o nyenroode_n be_v wound_v commanderâ—…_n almost_o to_o the_o death_n and_o carry_v speedy_o out_o of_o the_o press_n those_o of_o the_o town_n of_o amersfort_n who_o be_v with_o the_o marshal_n otto_n be_v so_o rough_o charge_v by_o the_o hollander_n as_o they_o begin_v to_o waver_v and_o there_o the_o say_a marshal_n be_v slay_v with_o 36._o amersfordins_n in_o the_o end_n the_o hollander_n remain_v master_n of_o the_o field_n then_o have_v put_v the_o siegneor_n of_o nyenroode_n be_v wound_v in_o a_o safe_a place_n they_o retire_v by_o the_o marsh_n &_o fen_n and_o enter_v safe_a into_o naerden_n the_o bishop_n march_v to_o succour_v his_o marshal_n with_o fresh_a man_n arrive_v too_o late_o in_o the_o year_n 1357._o cont_n william_n rejoice_v at_o the_o victory_n which_o his_o man_n have_v get_v against_o they_o of_o amersfort_n enter_v himself_o in_o person_n with_o his_o army_n into_o the_o country_n vtrecht_n of_o vtrecht_n he_o camp_v at_o hooghewoert_n destroy_v all_o that_o be_v thereabouts_o send_v john_n of_o egmond_n with_o some_o troop_n to_o besiege_v the_o castle_n of_o stephen_n of_o nyevelt_fw-mi the_o which_o he_o batter_v for_o the_o space_n of_o six_o week_n with_o great_a and_o mighty_a engine_n wherewith_o he_o break_v down_o the_o wall_n and_o although_o the_o say_a siegneor_n of_o nyevelt_fw-mi be_v well_o provide_v and_o furnish_v of_o all_o thing_n yet_o he_o yield_v up_o the_o place_n by_o composition_n to_o the_o earl_n mercy_n the_o hollander_n have_v it_o in_o their_o power_n set_v fire_n of_o it_o and_o ruin_v it_o to_o the_o ground_n have_v receive_v no_o such_o command_n from_o the_o earl_n their_o prince_n after_o all_o these_o petty_a war_n and_o spoil_v one_o of_o another_o in_o the_o end_n by_o the_o mediation_n of_o some_o good_a nobleman_n there_o be_v a_o peace_n conclude_v betwixt_o the_o earl_n and_o the_o bishop_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n by_o the_o which_o it_o be_v order_v that_o either_o of_o they_o shall_v return_v to_o his_o own_o home_n lay_v aside_o arm_n that_o those_o of_o the_o bourg_n of_o emenesse_n shall_v return_v as_o they_o have_v be_v accustom_v under_o the_o bishop_n obedience_n that_o the_o lord_n of_o vianen_n with_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n shall_v build_v again_o his_o castle_n of_o ghoreel_n that_o all_o prisoner_n on_o either_o part_n shall_v be_v set_v free_a without_o ransom_n and_o especial_o that_o the_o seven_o gunterlin_n banish_v out_o of_o the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n shall_v re-enter_v free_o that_o be_v henry_n vanden-rhine_n provost_n of_o the_o collegiate_n church_n of_o saint_n john_n in_o vtrecht_n pelerin_n his_o brother_n john_n of_o woerden_n ghysbrecht_n gunter_n hoogue-land_n gerard_n and_o didier_n bowl_n brethren_n john_n witten_n son_n to_o rodolphe_n and_o peter_n kanmaker_n all_o which_o have_v be_v to_o succour_v the_o lord_n of_o vianen_n at_o the_o siege_n of_o ghoreel_n with_o many_o other_o after_o this_o john_n of_o arckel_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n live_v two_o year_n in_o rest_n without_o any_o war_n the_o which_o he_o have_v not_o do_v during_o all_o the_o time_n that_o he_o have_v govern_v his_o bishopric_n in_o the_o year_n 1358._o on_o saint_n george_n day_n edward_n the_o three_o king_n of_o england_n keep_v a_o 1358._o solemn_a feast_n and_o open_a court_n for_o all_o comer_n prince_n baron_n knight_n lady_n and_o gentlewoman_n whether_o william_n of_o bavaria_n earl_n of_o holland_n
winckell_n a_o furious_a battle_n be_v fight_v wherein_o the_o hollander_n slay_v have_v the_o worst_a cont_n arnold_n with_o a_o great_a number_n of_o the_o chief_a of_o his_o nobility_n be_v slay_v in_o the_o year_n 993_o the_o day_n after_o s._n lambert_n which_o be_v the_o eighteen_o of_o october_n have_v govern_v holland_n and_o zeeland_n five_o year_n after_o the_o decease_n of_o his_o father_n he_o be_v inter_v in_o the_o abbey_n of_o egmont_n by_o his_o father_n and_o grandfather_n leave_v his_o elder_a son_n thierry_n the_o three_o for_o his_o successor_n in_o the_o say_a earldom_n he_o have_v also_o another_o son_n call_v ziffrid_n the_o 993_o frison_n call_v he_o sicco_fw-it who_o be_v fall_v in_o disgrace_n with_o his_o father_n to_o avoid_v his_o displeasure_n go_v voluntary_o into_o exile_n into_o the_o country_n of_o friesland_n where_o he_o be_v courteous_o receive_v by_o gosso_n ludingama_n then_o potestat_fw-la or_o governor_n of_o the_o frison_n with_o who_o daughter_n he_o fall_v in_o love_n and_o marry_v she_o without_o the_o privity_n of_o the_o earl_n his_o brother_n of_o who_o he_o have_v two_o son_n the_o elder_a he_o call_v thierry_n by_o his_o grandfather_n name_n and_o simon_n afterwards_o ziffrid_n be_v reconcile_v to_o his_o father_n be_v make_v his_o lieutenant_n in_o the_o quarter_n of_o kennemerland_n and_o breederoed_n have_v for_o his_o part_n a_o portion_n of_o land_n measure_v with_o the_o great_a yard_n the_o word_n of_o breede-roede_a signify_v a_o great_a yard_n so_o as_o ever_o since_o the_o siegneorie_n of_o the_o say_v ziffrid_n have_v retain_v the_o name_n of_o brederode_n unto_o this_o day_n his_o father_n do_v also_o give_v he_o the_o castle_n of_o theylingen_n the_o which_o ziffrid_n do_v give_v and_o bequeath_v theylingen_n unto_o simon_n his_o young_a son_n from_o who_o descend_v the_o family_n of_o theylingen_n at_o this_o present_a quite_o extinct_a by_o the_o death_n of_o two_o brethren_n which_o remain_v the_o which_o be_v both_o slay_v in_o battle_n by_o the_o frison_n with_o cont_n william_n of_o hainalt_n the_o four_o of_o that_o name_n their_o prince_n as_o we_o shall_v hereafter_o see_v and_o how_o that_o also_o by_o the_o like_a accident_n of_o war_n we_o have_v see_v die_v without_o leave_v any_o issue_n four_o brave_a knight_n of_o the_o house_n of_o brederode_n be_v yet_o in_o the_o flower_n of_o their_o youth_n not_o any_o one_o remain_v of_o that_o house_n at_o this_o day_n but_o three_o brother_n the_o eld_v walraven_v lord_n of_o brederode_n baron_n of_o vianen_n and_o of_o ameyden_n florent_fw-la the_o second_o brother_n late_o decease_v leave_v one_o son_n lord_n of_o cloetinghen_n heir_n apparent_a of_o the_o whole_a house_n and_o maximilian_n the_o young_a who_o live_v in_o brabant_n there_o be_v many_o of_o the_o same_o house_n bear_v the_o same_o surname_n and_o arm_n but_o break_v gentleman_n come_v of_o bastard_n the_o epitaph_n of_o this_o earl_n arnold_n preserve_v with_o many_o other_o in_o the_o ruin_n of_o the_o say_a abbey_n of_o egmont_n whereas_o most_o of_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n have_v be_v inter_v have_v be_v recover_v by_o i_o although_o it_o be_v but_o gross_o compose_v as_o also_o the_o rest_n that_o follow_v yet_o can_v i_o not_o omit_v they_o for_o that_o they_o show_v their_o antiquity_n the_o which_o be_v not_o whole_o to_o be_v reject_v such_o be_v the_o epitaph_n of_o the_o say_a earl_n and_o the_o lady_n lutgard_n his_o wife_n gloria_fw-la carnalis_fw-la pernicibus_fw-la evolat_fw-la alis_fw-la et_fw-la quasi_fw-la non_fw-la fuerit_fw-la cum_fw-la moriente_fw-la perit_fw-la hic_fw-la comes_fw-la arnulphus_n patrioe_fw-la tutela_fw-la sepultus_fw-la expectat_fw-la requiem_n judicijque_fw-la diem_fw-la iste_fw-la venustavit_fw-la hac_fw-la sancta_fw-la locumque_fw-la beavit_fw-la terris_fw-la mancipijs_fw-la oedibus_fw-la ecclesijs_fw-la qui_fw-la bis_fw-la septenas_fw-la octobre_n rotante_fw-la calendas_fw-la hostili_fw-la gladio_fw-la transijté_fw-fr medio_fw-la laudibus_fw-la &_o meritò_fw-la similis_fw-la lutgarda_fw-it marito_fw-la complexu_fw-la fedei_fw-la consepelitur_fw-la ei_fw-la per_fw-la tauri_fw-la sydus_fw-la ternas_fw-la maius_n regit_fw-la idus_fw-la dum_fw-la comitissa_n pijs_fw-la fungitur_fw-la exequijs_fw-la this_o countess_n lutgarda_n wife_n to_o cont_n arnold_n and_o daughter_n to_o theophanes_n emperor_n of_o constantinople_n and_o of_o greece_n die_v in_o the_o month_n of_o may_n but_o i_o find_v not_o in_o what_o year_n she_o lie_v by_o her_o husband_n in_o the_o abbey_n that_o be_v of_o egmont_n thierry_n the_o third_z of_o that_o name_n son_n to_o cont_n arnold_n be_v four_o earl_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o lord_n of_o friesland_n 4_o theodoricus_n tertius_fw-la this_o thierry_n to_o revenge_v his_o father_n death_n in_o haste_n with_o force_n great_a to_o friesland_n march_v and_o lay_v the_o country_n waist_n saâ—…ked_v the_o town_n and_o slay_v the_o townsman_n cruel_o and_o make_v the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n his_o prisoner_n valiant_o on_o pilgrimage_n he_o go_v unto_o the_o holy_a land_n and_o there_o the_o turk_n in_o palestine_n do_v mighty_o withstand_v and_o be_v home_o return_v unto_o his_o spouse_n most_o true_a at_o six_o and_o forty_o year_n of_o age_n do_v yield_v to_o death_n his_o due_n thierry_n the_o three_o of_o that_o name_n after_o the_o death_n of_o cont_n arnold_n his_o father_n be_v in_o number_n the_o four_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n and_o lord_n of_o friesland_n be_v come_v unto_o the_o principality_n he_o demand_v homage_n of_o the_o frison_n the_o which_o be_v deny_v he_o dissemble_v the_o discontent_n and_o the_o desire_n of_o revenge_n he_o have_v for_o his_o father_n death_n he_o then_o surcease_v to_o make_v any_o further_a question_n attend_v some_o fit_a opportunity_n he_o take_v to_o wife_n in_o his_o father_n life_n time_n withild_n daughter_n to_o the_o emperor_n otho_n the_o second_o duke_n of_o saxe_n who_o he_o child_n have_v of_o his_o second_o wife_n daughter_n to_o the_o marquis_n of_o austria_n of_o which_o withild_n cont_n thierry_n have_v two_o son_n the_o elder_a be_v call_v as_o his_o father_n and_o the_o four_o of_o that_o name_n earl_n of_o holland_n the_o second_o be_v floris_n earl_n of_o east-friseland_n who_o after_o the_o death_n of_o his_o brother_n without_o child_n succeed_v in_o the_o say_a county_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o siegneorie_n of_o friesland_n after_o the_o death_n of_o anfrid_n the_o 18_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n issue_v from_o the_o race_n of_o charlemain_n adelbold_n descend_v from_o manson_n a_o nobleman_n of_o the_o country_n of_o friesland_n be_v choose_v bishop_n for_o his_o great_a knowledge_n as_o well_o in_o divinity_n as_o in_o other_o liberal_a art_n he_o have_v be_v councillor_n to_o the_o emperor_n henry_n the_o second_o he_o be_v the_o first_o bishop_n that_o begin_v to_o advance_v himself_o and_o to_o vtrecht_n make_v war_n against_o the_o hollander_n for_o when_o as_o thierry_n the_o three_o earl_n of_o holland_n have_v live_v some_o time_n in_o rest_n and_o peace_n and_o that_o walbold_a deane_z of_o the_o cathedral_n church_n of_o vtrecht_n be_v make_v bishop_n of_o liege_n who_o before_o have_v be_v chief_a chancellor_n to_o adelbold_n dissuade_v he_o still_o from_o all_o attempt_n of_o war_n this_o walbold_a be_v thus_o retire_v to_o his_o bishopric_n adelbold_a desirous_a of_o alteration_n will_v needs_o without_o any_o colour_n make_v war_n against_o the_o earl_n and_o the_o hollander_n the_o cause_n and_o motive_n of_o this_o war_n be_v that_o adelbold_n have_v animate_v the_o frison_n and_o fortify_v they_o to_o rise_v &_o rebel_v against_o cont_n thierry_n their_o natural_a lord_n moreover_o this_o bishop_n have_v advance_v a_o gentleman_n call_v didier_n bruno_n to_o be_v earl_n of_o bodegraven_a and_o of_o suvamerdam_n bodegraven_v who_o do_v great_o wrong_v and_o oppress_v the_o hollander_n his_o neighbour_n whereupon_o cont_n thierry_n go_v with_o his_o troop_n to_o assail_v he_o and_o have_v defeat_v he_o in_o battle_n he_o expel_v he_o by_o force_n out_o of_o his_o siegneorie_n the_o bishop_n bear_v it_o impatient_o to_o see_v his_o vassal_n thus_o expel_v levy_v a_o army_n with_o a_o intent_n to_o restore_v he_o by_o force_n so_o the_o 9_o of_o june_n in_o the_o year_n 1018_o the_o bishop_n have_v bring_v his_o man_n to_o field_n betwixt_o bodegrave_n &_o suvamerdam_n the_o earl_n thierry_n go_v to_o charge_v they_o be_v accompany_v by_o his_o brother_n ziffrid_n lieutenant_n of_o kennemerland_n by_o john_n lord_n of_o arkel_n the_o siegneor_n john_n of_o persin_n the_o viscount_n of_o leyden_n and_o many_o other_o brave_a knight_n and_o gentleman_n but_o this_o encounter_n prove_v unfortunat_a for_o the_o bishop_n wherein_o he_o be_v defeat_v and_o put_v to_o hollander_n rout_n there_o die_v on_o his_o side_n among_o the_o most_o remarkable_a wyger_n aduoe_n that_o be_v to_o say_v advocate_n general_a of_o the_o diocese_n of_o vtrecht_n
inhabitant_n of_o the_o town_n of_o harlem_n with_o the_o countryman_n of_o exdorp_n fall_v upon_o they_o and_o slay_v 900_o upon_o the_o place_n recover_v their_o booty_n and_o take_v many_o prisoner_n with_o the_o which_o they_o return_v victor_n to_o the_o town_n of_o harlem_n cont_n thierry_n after_o that_o he_o have_v govern_v his_o country_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n 6_o 40_o year_n die_v in_o the_o year_n 1163._o he_o have_v much_o war_n against_o the_o frison_n the_o vltraiectins_n or_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n and_o his_o other_o neighbour_n the_o principal_a and_o most_o memorable_a nobleman_n of_o his_o time_n be_v his_o vassal_n be_v floris_n the_o black_a who_o be_v slay_v as_o we_o have_v say_v and_o simon_n vassal_n his_o two_o brethren_n son_n to_o cont_n floris_n the_o fat_a then_o his_o elder_a son_n floris_n 3_o who_o succeed_v he_o after_o he_o otto_n earl_n of_o benthem_n baldwin_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n thierry_n and_o peregrin_n lieutenant_n of_o holland_n all_o four_o his_o son_n and_o robert_n his_o bastard_n then_o william_n lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o floris_n his_o son_n gerard_n lord_n of_o telnigen_n hugh_n lord_n of_o leck_n william_n signior_n of_o heusden_n john_n lord_n of_o arckell_n folpert_n signior_n of_o lederdam_n didier_n lord_n of_o altena_n of_o putten_n and_o of_o strenen_fw-la hugh_n signior_n of_o bottersloot_n brother_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n gerard_n signior_n of_o aspren_n son_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o lederdam_n floris_n signior_n of_o voerne_n thierry_n his_o son_n adelwyn_n vicont_n of_o leyden_n didier_n of_o persin_n baldwin_n of_o harlem_n these_o be_v hold_v in_o the_o rank_n of_o baron_n then_o jeam_n vanden_fw-mi vuode_fw-mi gerard_n of_o poelgeest_n albert_n baviard_v ghisbrecht_n porckyn_n john_n of_o croonenburch_n floris_n of_o woert_fw-mi ogier_n of_o reyswick_n all_o knight_n after_o those_o berthoul_n spysdrager_n berthould_v advocate_n of_o egmont_n who_o be_v the_o first_o of_o the_o house_n of_o egmont_n the_o which_o be_v since_o erect_v to_o a_o earldom_n with_o dodo_n allard_n didier_n berthoult_n and_o wermbold_n his_o son_n godefrey_n of_o harnesbergh_n herbert_n of_o liethen_n thierry_n of_o schoten_n ludolph_n of_o adrichone_n vastardt_n of_o reynigem_n by_o leyden_n ysbrandt_n the_o frison_n and_o berthould_v his_o brother_n hugh_n of_o arckersloot_o bruyn_n of_o castrichom_n hugh_n of_o monster_n didier_n of_o ween_v john_n heereman_n hellnick_n van_fw-mi doornick_n philip_n of_o bloot_n william_n of_o voorhout_n henry_n of_o heylygerlee_n gerebrandt_n of_o alcmar_n all_o squire_n and_o many_o other_o brave_a gentleman_n and_o this_o be_v the_o epitaph_n of_o the_o say_a cont_n thierry_n as_o we_o find_v it_o in_o the_o abbey_n of_o egmont_n collige_fw-la vide_fw-la civis_fw-la quam_fw-la sit_fw-la caro_fw-la plena_fw-la ruinis_fw-la quid_fw-la sit_fw-la &_o ad_fw-la quid_fw-la eat_v quam_fw-la cito_fw-la dispereat_fw-la pandit_n honorifici_fw-la comitis_fw-la caro_fw-la theodorici_n quis_fw-la tibi_fw-la sit_fw-la finis_fw-la incinerande_fw-fr civis_fw-la hic_fw-la comitumnonus_fw-la patriae_fw-la pater_fw-la atque_fw-la patronus_fw-la ingenio_fw-la viguiâ—…_n victor_n ubique_fw-la fuit_fw-la augustinonis_fw-la signo_fw-la currente_n leonis_fw-la deposuit_fw-la quod_fw-la erat_fw-la esse_fw-la quod_fw-la est_fw-la videras_fw-la there_o be_v also_o the_o epitaph_n of_o his_o son_n peregrin_n who_o be_v his_o lieutenant_n in_o the_o government_n of_o holland_n write_v in_o this_o manner_n pompas_fw-la mundanas_fw-la animaduertens_fw-la homo_fw-la vanas_fw-la quaere_fw-la quod_fw-la est_fw-la &_o erit_fw-la nam_fw-la status_fw-la iste_fw-la perit_fw-la en_fw-fr caro_fw-la glorifici_fw-la duodenis_fw-la theodorici_n instar_fw-la abit_fw-la fumi_fw-la &_o tabida_fw-la puiet_a humi_fw-la hunc_fw-la comitum_fw-la nonus_fw-la nostrorum_fw-la theodoricus_n spem_fw-la patriae_fw-la genuit_fw-la speâ—…_n sâ—…ulisque_n rvit_fw-la iste_fw-la calendarâ—…_n jaâ—…_n lachrimarâ—…_n extractus_fw-la puâ—…eo_fw-la 〈◊〉_d in_o aethre_o deâ—…_n floris_n the_o third_z of_o that_o name_n the_o thirteen_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n 13_o florentius_n â—…ius_fw-la in_o youthful_a year_n i_o set_v my_o loâ—…_n upon_o a_o danie_n of_o scotland_n and_o do_v she_o espouse_v that_o ada_n have_v to_o name_n the_o proud_a rebellious_a frison_n that_o do_v scorâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d yield_v subjection_n unto_o i_o by_o force_n i_o conquer_v in_o the_o field_n and_o valiant_o win_v town_n and_o fort_n in_o syriae_n and_o in_o the_o land_n of_o palestine_n do_v pass_v my_o day_n away_o for_o ere_o i_o can_v return_v out_o of_o that_o countery_a i_o die_v and_o in_o s._n peter_n church_n in_o antioch_n do_v lie_v floris_n the_o 3_o of_o that_o name_n elder_a son_n to_o cont_n thierry_n the_o 6_o after_o the_o death_n of_o his_o father_n be_v the_o 12_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n and_o lord_n of_o friesland_n he_o have_v to_o wife_n the_o lady_n ada_n daughter_n to_o the_o king_n of_o scotland_n child_n by_o who_o he_o have_v many_o child_n first_o thierry_n who_o succeed_v he_o in_o the_o say_a earldom_n william_n earl_n of_o friesland_n floris_n cathedral_n provost_n of_o vtrecht_n robert_n precedent_n of_o kenemerlandt_n &_o four_o daughter_n marguerite_n contesse_n of_o cleves_n beatrix_n elizabeth_n and_o alix_n this_o floris_n have_v great_a trouble_n in_o his_o time_n whereof_o we_o will_v discourse_v succinct_o in_o the_o year_n 1163_o cont_n floris_n have_v succour_v godefrey_n of_o rheman_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n 1163_o against_o the_o earl_n of_o cleves_n and_o the_o baron_n of_o batenbourgh_n be_v besiege_v in_o the_o town_n of_o gronninghen_n whereunto_o he_o pretend_v a_o interest_n the_o which_o the_o emperor_n frederic_n do_v pacify_v for_o a_o requital_n of_o all_o his_o courtesy_n the_o say_a bishop_n revive_v the_o question_n for_o the_o earledom_n of_o oostergoe_v and_o westergoe_v in_o friesland_n whereof_o we_o have_v former_o make_v mention_n grow_v betwixt_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n this_o godefrey_n like_a unto_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o predecessor_n build_v upon_o the_o grant_n undue_o purchase_v and_o obtain_v from_o emperor_n but_o as_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n have_v the_o more_o ancient_a grant_n and_o have_v be_v long_o seize_v thereof_o cont_n floris_n be_v then_o full_o resolve_v to_o dispossess_v the_o bishop_n thereof_o once_o for_o all_o see_v that_o have_v so_o late_o and_o so_o willing_o succour_v he_o and_o free_v he_o from_o his_o enemy_n he_o now_o provoke_v he_o to_o arm_n by_o his_o unkind_a usage_n the_o bishop_n entreat_v the_o emperor_n frederic_n to_o succour_v he_o and_o to_o maintain_v he_o in_o the_o right_n which_o his_o predecessor_n have_v grant_v to_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n the_o emperor_n go_v himself_o in_o person_n and_o reconcile_v they_o so_o as_o they_o shall_v joint_o by_o a_o common_a consent_n appoint_v one_o lieutenant_n or_o judge_n of_o the_o country_n who_o shall_v take_v a_o oath_n to_o maintain_v the_o right_n of_o these_o two_o lord_n equal_o either_o of_o they_o for_o his_o moiety_n for_o the_o receive_n of_o which_o portion_n they_o shall_v go_v once_o a_o year_n either_o of_o they_o be_v accompany_v with_o thirty_o knight_n or_o gentleman_n and_o no_o more_o and_o that_o the_o say_a earl_n shall_v use_v his_o best_a mean_n to_o recover_v the_o castle_n of_o benthem_n the_o which_o do_v he_o shall_v hold_v in_o fee_n of_o the_o say_a bishop_n who_o shall_v have_v a_o chamber_n a_o kitchen_n and_o a_o chapel_n reserve_v for_o he_o therein_o with_o free_a egress_n and_o regress_n when_o it_o please_v he_o which_o accord_n be_v put_v in_o write_v by_o the_o emperor_n command_n but_o these_o treaty_n and_o accord_n be_v of_o small_a continuance_n the_o frison_n stand_v always_o upon_o their_o freedom_n and_o imperial_a liberty_n in_o the_o year_n 1166_o the_o west_n frison_v know_v that_o cont_n floris_n have_v other_o let_n come_v with_o great_a number_n of_o man_n and_o past_o the_o river_n of_o ockevoort_n near_o unto_o alcmar_n mean_v to_o spoil_v 1166_o that_o quarter_n of_o kennemerlandt_n they_o take_v alcmar_n by_o force_n where_o they_o slay_v four_o bourgess_n and_o burn_v the_o whole_a town_n except_o the_o church_n which_o they_o labour_v to_o preserve_v from_o fire_n cont_n floris_n forbear_v to_o take_v revenge_n until_o the_o year_n 1168_o in_o the_o dead_a of_o winter_n at_o what_o time_n he_o lead_v his_o army_n into_o scoerle_n where_o be_v camp_v some_o of_o his_o knight_n and_o gentleman_n notwithstanding_o the_o defence_n of_o their_o prince_n will_v go_v to_o the_o war_n and_o be_v come_v as_o far_o as_o schagen_n they_o spoil_v and_o burn_v it_o carrying_z away_o a_o great_a spoil_n the_o frison_n lie_v in_o ambush_n frison_n and_o expect_v their_o return_n charge_v they_o and_o spoil_v they_o in_o a_o manner_n all_o rescue_v the_o booty_n among_o the_o which_o there_o be_v slay_v simon_n of_o antwerp_n william_n of_o voorhout_n baldwin_n of_o
show_v themselves_o but_o keep_v in_o hole_n or_o lead_v a_o rustic_a country_n life_n neither_o after_o that_o day_n dare_v any_o man_n carry_v the_o arm_n of_o any_o of_o those_o three_o house_n the_o emperor_n rodulphus_fw-la the_o first_o of_o that_o name_n have_v in_o the_o year_n 1290_o give_v east-friseland_n unto_o the_o river_n of_o lanuver_n unto_o the_o earl_n of_o gueldres_n to_o hold_v it_o in_o fee_n of_o the_o empire_n but_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o ferocitie_n of_o the_o frison_n and_o their_o heat_n and_o resolution_n to_o maintain_v their_o ancient_a liberty_n grant_v they_o by_o the_o emperor_n charlemaigne_n and_o other_o precedent_a emperor_n know_v also_o that_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n pretend_v a_o interest_n thereunto_o he_o dare_v not_o adventure_v to_o take_v possession_n thereof_o by_o force_n beside_o cont_n floris_n have_v as_o we_o have_v say_v before_o subdue_v west-friseland_n and_o take_v the_o town_n of_o staveren_n do_v much_o annoy_n the_o east-frisons_a and_o withal_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n will_v never_o quit_v their_o part_n who_o to_o free_v themselves_o from_o so_o many_o lord_n send_v their_o embassador_n to_o the_o king_n of_o denmark_n desire_v he_o that_o he_o will_v take_v they_o protector_n and_o their_o country_n into_o his_o protection_n the_o king_n be_v loath_a to_o let_v slip_v this_o goodly_a occasion_n receive_v they_o and_o send_v one_o of_o his_o nobleman_n to_o govern_v the_o country_n in_o his_o name_n and_o to_o be_v his_o lieutenant_n and_o to_o the_o end_n he_o shall_v be_v the_o more_o respect_v and_o have_v the_o great_a authority_n he_o give_v he_o his_o sister_n in_o marriage_n a_o while_n after_o he_o come_v himself_o into_o friesland_n make_v many_o law_n and_o ordinance_n and_o impose_v a_o certain_a tribute_n which_o be_v reasonable_o tolerable_a this_o do_v he_o return_v into_o denmark_n but_o before_o six_o month_n be_v expire_v this_o lieutenant_n begin_v to_o oppress_v they_o and_o to_o use_v they_o tyrannous_o contrary_a to_o their_o accord_n the_o which_o do_v so_o incense_v the_o frison_n against_o he_o as_o they_o slay_v he_o send_v his_o wifebacke_n be_v with_o child_n to_o the_o king_n her_o brother_n in_o the_o year_n 1295_o who_o be_v soon_o after_o bring_v in_o bed_n of_o a_o son_n who_o revenge_v his_o father_n death_n as_o we_o shall_v see_v hereafter_o john_n the_o first_o of_o that_o name_n the_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n 20_o joannes_n hollandiae_fw-la this_o john_n the_o king_n of_o england_n daughter_n have_v to_o wife_n in_o who_o short_a time_n the_o town_n of_o delft_n hap'n_v to_o fall_v in_o strife_n with_o he_o attempt_v for_o to_o kill_v two_o of_o his_o counsellor_n accompany_v with_o wolphar_n he_o do_v enter_v into_o war_n against_o the_o frison_n and_o subdue_v they_o in_o short_a space_n but_o death_n when_o he_o have_v rule_v four_o year_n his_o conquest_n do_v deface_v and_o without_o heir_n it_o be_v his_o chance_n to_o die_v who_o bone_n entomb_v with_o his_o valiant_a ancestor_n do_v lie_v cont_n floris_n the_o five_o be_v thus_o murder_v as_o we_o have_v say_v by_o gerard_n van_fw-mi velsen_n john_n of_o holland_n his_o only_a son_n succeed_v he_o and_o be_v the_o twenty_o earl_n he_o be_v absent_a in_o england_n with_o the_o king_n his_o father_n in_o law_n didier_n earl_n of_o cleves_n take_v upon_o he_o the_o government_n of_o the_o quarter_n of_o north-holland_n on_o the_o other_o side_n guy_n brother_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o henault_n treasurer_n cathedral_n of_o the_o bishopric_n of_o liege_n come_v and_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o government_n of_o south-holland_n &_o make_v his_o residence_n at_o gheertruydenbergh_a john_n by_o the_o division_n and_o faction_n of_o these_o two_o nobleman_n there_o happen_v great_a trouble_n in_o holland_n the_o subject_n be_v divide_v during_o the_o absence_n of_o their_o prince_n cont_n john_n of_o henault_n and_o guy_n his_o brother_n be_v son_n to_o the_o decease_a cont_n john_n d'_fw-fr auesne_n and_o the_o lady_n alix_n sister_n to_o william_n king_n of_o roman_n and_o earl_n of_o holland_n who_o be_v father_n unto_o the_o last_o cont_n floris_n and_o so_o be_v cousin_n germans_n to_o cont_n john_n of_o holland_n his_o near_a kinsman_n and_o more_o apparent_a heir_n than_o the_o earl_n of_o cleves_n and_o therefore_o guy_n maintain_v that_o the_o government_n be_v due_a to_o he_o rather_o than_o to_o the_o earl_n of_o cleves_n but_o cont_n johns_n return_n from_o england_n end_v all_o these_o quarrel_n william_n bertold_v subrogated_a in_o the_o place_n of_o john_n zirich_n choose_v bishop_n of_o toul_n in_o lorraine_n to_o the_o bishopric_n of_o vtrecht_n have_v a_o active_a and_o stir_a spirit_n revive_v the_o ancient_a quarrel_n of_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n against_o the_o hollander_n &_o go_v to_o besiege_v the_o castle_n of_o muyden_n the_o which_o he_o maintain_v to_o be_v part_n of_o his_o revenue_n the_o which_o in_o the_o end_n he_o force_v and_o constrain_v didier_n of_o harlem_n to_o yield_v it_o up_o to_o have_v their_o life_n save_v he_o remain_v his_o prisoner_n the_o bishop_n puff_v up_o with_o this_o happy_a success_n go_v into_o west-friseland_n after_o that_o he_o have_v cause_v his_o pardon_n to_o be_v preach_v for_o all_o such_o as_o will_v carry_v arm_n against_o the_o hollander_n the_o frison_n according_a to_o their_o ancient_a manner_n of_o do_v be_v still_o ready_a to_o reject_v the_o yoke_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n by_o the_o persuasion_n and_o encouragement_n of_o this_o bishop_n besiege_v the_o castle_n of_o wideness_n which_o they_o batter_v and_o give_v many_o assault_n so_o as_o in_o the_o end_n baldwin_n of_o naeldwyke_n for_o want_v of_o victual_n and_o munition_n of_o war_n be_v force_v to_o yield_v it_o up_o by_o composition_n to_o depart_v with_o bag_n and_o baggage_n and_o to_o return_v free_o into_o holland_n which_o do_v they_o raze_v it_o the_o like_a they_o do_v also_o to_o the_o castle_n of_o euigenburch_n then_o pass_v on_o they_o besiege_v the_o castle_n of_o medemblycke_a have_v burn_v the_o base_a town_n floris_n of_o egmont_n and_o other_o gentleman_n that_o be_v within_o it_o defend_v themselves_o valiant_o make_v many_o brave_a sally_n and_o skirmish_n upon_o their_o enemy_n they_o be_v so_o long_o besiege_v in_o this_o manner_n as_o for_o want_v of_o victual_n they_o be_v force_v to_o eat_v their_o horse_n cont_n john_n of_o henault_n have_v news_n thereof_o and_o that_o the_o frison_n with_o the_o say_a bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n do_v what_o they_o please_v without_o any_o or_o very_o small_a resistance_n take_v upon_o he_o during_o the_o absence_n of_o his_o cousin_n the_o government_n of_o holland_n and_o with_o a_o army_n of_o hannuyer_n hollander_n and_o zeelander_n go_v into_o friesland_n where_o he_o defeat_v the_o frison_n raise_v the_o siege_n from_o before_o medemblycke_a and_o relieve_v it_o with_o all_o thing_n necessary_a the_o signior_n john_n of_o arckel_n and_o nicholas_n of_o putten_n knight_n of_o holland_n take_v the_o town_n of_o enchuysen_n whence_o they_o carry_v away_o a_o great_a spoil_n and_o in_o their_o retreat_n burn_v it_o during_o the_o division_n and_o partiality_n betwixt_o the_o earl_n of_o cleves_n and_o guy_n of_o henault_n the_o which_o increase_v more_o and_o more_o in_o holland_n the_o lord_n didier_n of_o brederode_n floris_n regal_a abbot_n of_o egmond_n henry_n vicont_n of_o leyden_n and_o william_n of_o egmond_n accompany_v with_o some_o gentleman_n of_o mark_n embark_v to_o go_v and_o fetch_v their_o prince_n cont_n john_n out_o of_o england_n and_o for_o a_o strange_a and_o new_a thing_n they_o lead_v with_o they_o claes_n van_n keyten_n where_o they_o be_v gracious_o receive_v by_o king_n edward_n who_o have_v rig_v forth_o a_o goodly_a fleet_n of_o ship_n send_v away_o the_o earl_n his_o son_n in_o law_n with_o his_o daughter_n elizabeth_n recommend_v unto_o the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n the_o government_n of_o the_o say_a earl_n his_o prince_n be_v then_o very_o young_a be_v at_o sea_n the_o wind_n turn_v contrary_a so_o as_o they_o be_v force_v to_o land_n in_o zeeland_n whereas_o wolfart_n of_o borssele_n lord_n of_o la_fw-fr vere_n reject_v and_o contemn_v the_o nobleman_n of_o holland_n do_v cunning_o seize_v upon_o the_o guard_n and_o government_n of_o the_o young_a earl_n chase_v from_o he_o all_o the_o nobility_n of_o holland_n to_o who_o the_o king_n of_o england_n have_v so_o much_o recommend_v he_o the_o earl_n be_v one_o day_n at_o romerswael_n by_o the_o persuasion_n of_o the_o say_a lord_n of_o vere_n send_v the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n who_o be_v a_o plain_a deal_n man_n and_o nothing_o malicious_a to_o ziricxee_v to_o treat_v of_o some_o affair_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o say_a lord_n
of_o vere_n cause_v the_o earl_n to_o embark_v and_o so_o lead_v he_o to_o his_o castle_n of_o zandenburch_n near_o to_o his_o town_n of_o la_fw-fr vere_n where_o be_v he_o put_v all_o the_o nobleman_n and_o gentleman_n of_o holland_n from_o the_o earl_n person_n john_n earl_n of_o henault_n hear_v that_o cont_n john_n of_o holland_n his_o cousin_n be_v return_v out_o of_o england_n depart_v from_o harlem_n and_o come_v to_o la_o haye_o where_o he_o resign_v the_o government_n of_o holland_n into_o his_o hand_n cause_v he_o to_o be_v receive_v and_o acknowledge_v the_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n and_o then_o he_o return_v into_o henault_n in_o the_o year_n 1297_o cont_n john_n of_o holland_n levy_v a_o mighty_a army_n with_o the_o which_o he_o go_v into_o friesland_n to_o reduce_v they_o to_o their_o obedience_n by_o force_n and_o first_o he_o come_v to_o alcmar_n the_o frison_n be_v also_o in_o arm_n and_o ready_a to_o encounter_v he_o the_o two_o army_n be_v well_o order_v either_o of_o they_o in_o two_o battailons_a they_o charge_v one_o another_o resolute_o the_o fight_n be_v sharp_a and_o furious_a but_o in_o the_o end_n the_o frison_n be_v put_v to_o rout_n and_o there_o be_v slay_v about_o four_o defeared_a thousand_o upon_o the_o place_n the_o rest_n save_v themselves_o here_o and_o there_o through_o the_o marsh_n and_o ditch_n among_o the_o hollander_n there_o die_v john_n lord_n of_o arckel_n a_o brave_a knight_n john_n of_o 〈◊〉_d and_o two_o other_o gentleman_n this_o battle_n be_v fight_v the_o six_o of_o the_o calends_n of_o april_n in_o the_o plain_a of_o verona_n near_o unto_o alcmar_n cont_n john_n for_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o this_o happy_a success_n return_v into_o holland_n after_o this_o goodly_a victory_n he_o take_v up_o the_o body_n of_o cont_n floris_n his_o father_n the_o which_o do_v lie_v in_o the_o quire_n of_o the_o church_n at_o alcmar_n the_o which_o with_o a_o stately_a funeral_n pomp_n he_o cause_v to_o be_v inter_v in_o the_o abbey_n of_o rhynsbourg_n by_o the_o lady_n beatrix_n of_o flanders_n his_o wife_n mother_n to_o the_o say_a cont_n john_n the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n hear_v of_o this_o great_a defeat_n go_v into_o east-friseland_n whereas_o he_o cause_v pardon_n to_o be_v preach_v again_o against_o the_o hollander_n the_o frison_n promise_v all_o possible_a assistance_n unto_o the_o bishop_n and_o with_o a_o great_a number_n of_o ship_n come_v to_o the_o town_n of_o monickendam_fw-la in_o waterlandt_n the_o inhabitant_n of_o harlem_n and_o the_o waterlander_n be_v gather_v defeat_v together_o in_o arm_n go_v against_o the_o frison_n at_o their_o land_n who_o they_o charge_v with_o such_o fury_n as_o they_o present_o put_v they_o to_o rout_n fly_v towards_o their_o ship_n in_o great_a disorder_n who_o the_o hollander_n pursue_v and_o slay_v in_o great_a number_n many_o be_v drown_v and_o smother_v in_o the_o marsh_n the_o bishop_n abandon_v his_o great_a and_o stately_a ship_n save_v himself_o in_o a_o small_a boat_n and_o with_o shame_n and_o loss_n land_v in_o the_o country_n of_o oueryssel_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n consider_v that_o this_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n have_v take_v arm_n twice_o against_o he_o and_o that_o he_o be_v in_o the_o upper_a part_n of_o his_o diocese_n which_o be_v the_o country_n of_o oueryssel_n to_o levy_v a_o three_o army_n he_o send_v to_o ghisbrecht_n of_o iselstein_n to_o have_v he_o open_v his_o castle_n of_o iselstein_n free_o and_o of_o his_o own_o accord_n into_o the_o which_o he_o will_v put_v a_o garrison_n to_o bridle_v the_o bishop_n on_o that_o side_n but_o ghisbrecht_n be_v liege_n man_n and_o vassal_n to_o the_o bishop_n and_o make_v his_o lieutenant_n on_o that_o part_n of_o his_o jurisdiction_n know_v well_o that_o in_o so_o do_v he_o shall_v make_v war_n against_o his_o lord_n he_o refuse_v the_o earl_n of_o his_o demand_n the_o earl_n see_v himself_o contemn_v lay_v ambush_n and_o take_v he_o prisoner_n and_o then_o he_o go_v to_o besiege_v his_o castle_n the_o lady_n bartract_n wife_n to_o ghisbrecht_n defend_v it_o valiant_o with_o her_o man_n almost_o a_o whole_a year_n but_o in_o the_o end_n for_o want_v of_o victual_n and_o munition_n she_o be_v force_v to_o yield_v it_o upon_o condition_n that_o half_a her_o man_n shall_v have_v their_o life_n save_v and_o that_o the_o earl_n shall_v dispose_v of_o the_o other_o moiety_n at_o his_o pleasure_n the_o which_o upon_o who_o the_o chance_n fall_v be_v all_o behead_v cont_n john_n have_v take_v this_o place_n of_o iselstein_n give_v it_o with_o all_o the_o jurisdiction_n and_o dependence_n unto_o wolphard_n signior_n of_o la_fw-fr vere_n to_o hold_v of_o he_o as_o earl_n of_o holland_n in_o fee_n and_o do_v he_o homage_n that_o by_o this_o mean_v he_o may_v always_o keep_v the_o bishop_n in_o awe_n on_o that_o part_n in_o the_o year_n 1299_o the_o west-frisons_a note_v the_o prosperity_n and_o happy_a success_n of_o this_o young_a earl_n against_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n who_o be_v their_o firebrand_n and_o that_o he_o know_v well_o how_o to_o defend_v himself_o and_o to_o maintain_v his_o subject_n they_o begin_v to_o think_v of_o their_o affair_n and_o make_v suit_n that_o he_o will_v receive_v they_o into_o grace_n offer_v to_o make_v reparation_n for_o their_o fault_n the_o earl_n desire_v rather_o to_o win_v they_o by_o mildness_n and_o love_n than_o by_o arm_n go_v to_o alcmar_n whither_o he_o send_v for_o the_o chief_a of_o the_o country_n who_o swear_v fealty_n and_o obedience_n unto_o he_o whereof_o a_o instrument_n be_v draw_v under_o their_o hand_n and_o seal_n we_o the_o consul_n bourgmaster_n sheriff_n and_o commons_o of_o west-friseland_n make_v frison_n know_v to_o who_o it_o shall_v appertain_v that_o for_o the_o offence_n commit_v by_o we_o against_o the_o high_a and_o mighty_a prince_n john_n earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n our_o liege_n lord_n and_o sovereign_n as_o well_o in_o the_o battle_n give_v at_o vroven_v as_o for_o that_o we_o have_v ruin_v his_o castle_n and_o commit_v other_o offence_n unto_o this_o day_n for_o reparation_n whereof_o we_o promise_v to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o the_o judgement_n and_o arbitrement_n of_o the_o high_a and_o mighty_a prince_n john_n earl_n of_o henault_n both_o for_o corporal_a and_o pecuniary_a punishment_n servitude_n duty_n and_o obedience_n in_o all_o sort_n the_o which_o we_o frison_n do_v promise_n for_o ourselves_o and_o our_o successor_n to_o effect_n and_o accomplish_v in_o every_o point_n without_o any_o contradiction_n whatsoever_o in_o witness_v whereof_o those_o of_o hoochtwouder-ambacht_a nien_z werdorper-ambacht_a drechtigher-ambacht_a and_o gheestman-ambacht_a have_v seal_v these_o present_a letter_n with_o their_o public_a seal_n in_o the_o year_n 1299_o with_o the_o hand_n of_o some_o of_o the_o bailiff_n bourgmaster_n and_o officer_n set_v thereunto_o a_o while_n after_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n have_v some_o affair_n to_o treat_v of_o with_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n go_v to_o romerswael_n in_o zeeland_n and_o the_o duke_n to_o berghen_n upon_o soom_n be_v distant_a about_o two_o league_n one_o from_o another_o john_n de_fw-fr renesse_n a_o wise_a and_o discreet_a knight_n be_v send_v from_o the_o earl_n unto_o the_o duke_n at_o his_o return_n as_o he_o be_v go_v to_o make_v report_n of_o his_o embassage_n unto_o the_o earl_n and_o to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o his_o action_n the_o earl_n be_v malicious_o advise_v by_o some_o that_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o say_a renesse_n to_o look_v unto_o himself_o for_o that_o as_o they_o make_v he_o believe_v it_o have_v be_v resolve_v betwixt_o the_o duke_n and_o the_o say_a renesse_n that_o if_o he_o go_v into_o brabant_n they_o will_v retain_v he_o prisoner_n and_o that_o renesse_n have_v conspire_v to_o deliver_v he_o unto_o the_o brabancon_n the_o earl_n be_v retire_v from_o thence_o to_o the_o castle_n of_o lodycke_n send_v for_o his_o garrison_n of_o holland_n to_o set_v upon_o renesse_n who_o see_v himself_o thus_o wrongful_o slander_v and_o that_o the_o course_n of_o justice_n be_v deny_v he_o unless_o he_o will_v yield_v himself_o prisoner_n be_v loath_a to_o be_v at_o the_o mercy_n of_o his_o enemy_n he_o retire_v himself_o to_o his_o castle_n of_o mourmont_n the_o which_o he_o do_v man_n with_o a_o good_a garrison_n and_o victual_v the_o earl_n send_v for_o he_o to_o come_v to_o la_fw-fr vere_n to_o justify_v himself_o but_o be_v deny_v a_o safe-conduct_n he_o dare_v not_o appear_v and_o therefore_o he_o be_v banish_v for_o contumacy_n out_o of_o the_o country_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n and_o the_o castle_n of_o mourmont_n be_v besiege_v batter_a and_o in_o the_o end_n take_v and_o raze_v to_o the_o raze_v ground_n there_o happen_v
they_o be_v proprietary_n in_o possession_n but_o for_o that_o they_o be_v issue_v from_o the_o right_a stock_n of_o a_o duke_n of_o bavaria_n for_o the_o emperor_n lewis_n be_v but_o second_o son_n to_o lewis_n duke_n of_o bavaria_n palatin_n ofrhine_n the_o duchy_n of_o bavaria_n have_v always_o have_v that_o privilege_n that_o all_o those_o which_o be_v descend_v of_o the_o blood_n of_o duke_n may_v also_o entitle_v themselves_o duke_n although_o they_o have_v not_o a_o foot_n of_o land_n the_o which_o be_v at_o this_o day_n use_v in_o all_o the_o family_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o germanic_a yea_o among_o earl_n and_o baron_n this_o william_n the_o emperor_n elder_a son_n be_v at_o the_o beginning_n make_v earl_n of_o oesteruant_n and_o albert_n be_v siegneor_n of_o nubingen_n holland_n the_o say_a lady_n empress_n have_v take_v possession_n of_o all_o these_o countrieâ—…_n before_o her_o return_n into_o germany_n to_o the_o emperor_n her_o husband_n she_o appoint_v the_o say_a cont_n william_n her_o son_n and_o successor_n in_o the_o say_a country_n regent_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n upon_o condition_n that_o he_o shall_v pay_v unto_o she_o yearly_o ten_o thousand_o french_a crown_n or_o for_o want_n of_o payment_n that_o she_o may_v resume_v and_o take_v unto_o she_o again_o all_o the_o profit_n of_o the_o say_a siegneory_n as_o before_o of_o which_o resignation_n letter_n patent_n be_v draw_v and_o promise_v make_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o many_o prince_n and_o prelate_n yet_o a_o while_n after_o through_o ill_a council_n the_o earl_n will_v not_o hold_v nor_o perform_v any_o thing_n touch_v the_o pension_n carry_v himself_o like_o a_o absolute_a prince_n as_o we_o will_v present_o show_v the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n after_o the_o death_n of_o robert_n of_o arckel_n his_o brother_n and_o lieutenant_n france_n temporal_a be_v siaine_n in_o battle_n near_o unto_o liege_n find_v himself_o great_o indebt_v to_o spare_v and_o to_o pay_v his_o debt_n he_o retire_v himself_o to_o tours_n in_o france_n mean_v to_o live_v there_o as_o a_o man_n unknown_a with_o a_o small_a train_n during_o the_o truce_n which_o he_o have_v with_o the_o empress_n countess_n of_o holland_n leave_v in_o this_o diocese_n six_o nobleman_n or_o knight_n to_o govern_v during_o his_o absence_n in_o the_o year_n 1348._o the_o bishop_n find_v the_o truce_n to_o be_v well_o near_o end_v return_v into_o his_o country_n and_o find_v his_o debt_n rather_o increase_v then_o diminish_v through_o the_o ill_a husbandry_n of_o the_o say_v six_o governor_n eight_o day_n after_o the_o expiration_n of_o the_o truce_n on_o saint_n marguerite_v day_n the_o bishop_n go_v out_o of_o vtrecht_n with_o a_o great_a number_n of_o his_o bourgess_n in_o arm_n and_o camp_v in_o the_o open_a field_n plain_n near_o unto_o the_o great_a village_n of_o emenesse_n the_o hollander_n be_v not_o far_o of_o go_v to_o fight_v with_o they_o so_o as_o this_o skirmish_n turn_v into_o a_o battle_n in_o the_o which_o those_o of_o vtrecht_n have_v the_o better_a the_o hollander_n be_v put_v to_o rout_n and_o many_o of_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o emenesse_n hollandeâ—…s_n slay_v upon_o the_o place_n melis_n of_o muyden_n commander_n of_o the_o hollander_n troop_n be_v take_v prisoner_n and_o put_v to_o a_o great_a ransom_n those_o of_o the_o say_a village_n of_o emenesse_n which_o have_v not_o less_o than_o a_o good_a french_a league_n in_o length_n be_v force_v to_o leave_v their_o new_a title_n which_o they_o have_v give_v themselves_o call_v themselves_o east-hollander_n to_o resume_v their_o ancient_a name_n of_o emenesse_n and_o to_o subject_v themselves_o under_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o bishop_n and_o of_o the_o diocese_n of_o vtrecht_n as_o they_o be_v yet_o at_o this_o day_n holland_n after_o the_o death_n of_o the_o emperor_n lewis_n of_o bavaria_n the_o empress_n marguerite_n his_o widow_n come_v into_o holland_n to_o dordrecht_n whither_o she_o send_v for_o duke_n william_n her_o son_n who_o be_v come_v resign_v unto_o the_o say_a lady_n his_o mother_n the_o government_n and_o possession_n of_o her_o county_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n the_o which_o before_o she_o have_v deliver_v into_o his_o hand_n for_o a_o annual_a pension_n of_o ten_o thousand_o crown_n of_o the_o which_o he_o have_v not_o holland_n to_o that_o day_n pay_v any_o thing_n this_o reintegration_n make_v william_n retire_v into_o henault_n his_o mother_n remain_v sole_a lady_n &_o regent_n of_o her_o country_n the_o which_o she_o govern_v but_o loose_o in_o the_o year_n 1349._o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n gather_v together_o a_o great_a number_n of_o soldier_n holland_n with_o the_o which_o he_o enter_v into_o holland_n and_o besiege_v the_o town_n of_o oudewater_n the_o which_o he_o take_v by_o force_n burn_v a_o part_n of_o it_o and_o carry_v away_o many_o prisoner_n beside_o other_o spoil_n at_o which_o siege_n there_o die_v of_o the_o bishop_n man_n john_n of_o rysenburch_n two_o brother_n of_o lichtenburch_n jeames_fw-mi john_n and_o euerard_n of_o dryel_n three_o brethren_n all_o knight_n with_o many_o gentleman_n and_o good_a bourgess_n of_o vtrecht_n the_o hollander_n move_v with_o the_o loss_n of_o this_o town_n levy_v a_o army_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o bishop_n country_n he_o on_o the_o other_o side_n gather_v together_o all_o the_o soldier_n and_o bourgess_n he_o can_v with_o the_o which_o he_o go_v and_o camp_v before_o schoonhoven_n where_o there_o be_v a_o furious_a charge_n and_o a_o hard_a encounter_n but_o in_o the_o end_n the_o hollander_n be_v put_v to_o rout_n the_o bishop_n man_n remain_v master_n vtrecht_n of_o the_o field_n there_o be_v prisoner_n among_o other_o ghysbrecht_n of_o langerack_n herpert_n of_o lyesuelt_fw-mi and_o conrade_z of_o oosterwyke_n knight_n with_o many_o squire_n &_o soldier_n who_o be_v put_v to_o ransom_n the_o which_o yield_v a_o good_a sum_n of_o money_n unto_o the_o bishop_n soon_o after_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o some_o nobleman_n a_o truce_n be_v make_v unto_o saint_n martin_n in_o the_o year_n 1350._o 1350._o in_o that_o year_n there_o spring_v up_o two_o most_o dangerous_a faction_n in_o the_o country_n of_o holland_n whereby_o they_o be_v long_o afflict_v with_o great_a misery_n and_o calamity_n almost_o to_o their_o total_a hoeâ—…ks_n ruin_n those_o of_o the_o one_o party_n be_v call_v cabillaux_fw-fr or_o merlus_n the_o which_o be_v a_o devour_a fish_n in_o the_o sea_n by_o which_o term_n they_o mean_v that_o those_o of_o this_o party_n shall_v swallow_v up_o their_o adversary_n those_o of_o the_o other_o faction_n term_v themselves_o hoeck_n with_o the_o which_o they_o catch_v fish_n as_o if_o they_o will_v say_v if_o you_o think_v to_o swallow_v we_o up_o we_o will_v first_o take_v you_o with_o a_o hook_n the_o chief_a of_o the_o cabillautin_n faction_n be_v john_n lord_n of_o arckel_n father_n to_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n john_n lord_n of_o egmond_n gerard_n seigneor_n of_o hemskerke_n with_o many_o other_o nobleman_n and_o knight_n of_o the_o hoecketin_n party_n didier_n lord_n of_o brederode_n philip_n vicont_n of_o leyden_n lord_n of_o wassenarie_a john_n lord_n of_o leck_n and_o of_o polarien_n jeame_n lord_n of_o binckhorst_n and_o many_o other_o both_o knight_n and_o gentleman_n it_o be_v a_o curse_a plague_n which_o satan_n have_v pour_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o hollander_n the_o which_o bring_v forth_o nothing_o but_o hatred_n quarrel_n rancour_n hostillity_n rapine_n violence_n detraction_n false_a report_n deadly_a food_n ruin_n and_o desolation_n over_o all_o the_o country_n in_o which_o two_o faction_n the_o chief_a nobleman_n and_o baron_n be_v engage_v seek_v nothing_o but_o to_o ruin_v and_o destroy_v one_o a_o other_o for_o as_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n say_v every_o realm_n divide_v in_o itself_o shall_v be_v desolate_a and_o sallust_n in_o his_o history_n of_o the_o jugurthin_n war_n small_a thing_n increase_v by_o concord_n but_o by_o discord_n great_a thing_n come_v to_o ruin_v cicero_n in_o his_o book_n of_o friendship_n say_v what_o house_n be_v so_o strong_o build_v what_o city_n so_o sure_o seat_v the_o which_o by_o hatred_n and_o discord_n may_v not_o perish_v as_o we_o may_v see_v by_o the_o destruction_n of_o rome_n at_o diverse_a time_n of_o bologne_n of_o genoa_n and_o of_o many_o other_o the_o which_o have_v be_v ruin_v by_o division_n from_o the_o which_o god_n by_o his_o grace_n preserve_v all_o estate_n and_o commonweal_n that_o flourish_v at_o this_o day_n the_o faction_n increase_v more_o and_o more_o in_o holland_n and_o the_o consume_a fire_n of_o this_o intestine_a discord_n kindle_v more_o daily_o not_o only_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o nobleman_n but_o also_o in_o the_o commons_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o great_a murder_n spoil_n robbery_n &_o burn_n of_o either_o side_n these_o heartburning_n
increase_a the_o cabillautins_n send_v their_o deputy_n to_o duke_n william_n mother_n of_o bavaria_n earl_n of_o osteruant_n the_o empress_n elder_a son_n be_v then_o resident_a in_o henault_n entreat_v he_o to_o come_v into_o holland_n to_o under-take_v the_o government_n of_o the_o country_n have_v decree_v among_o they_o no_o long_o to_o endure_v the_o mother_n rule_n at_o the_o first_o he_o refuse_v it_o but_o they_o do_v so_o importune_v he_o as_o in_o the_o end_n he_o come_v secret_o to_o the_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n those_o of_o delf_n hear_v of_o his_o come_n go_v unto_o he_o and_o carry_v he_o by_o force_n into_o their_o town_n make_v he_o their_o head_n and_o captain_n general_a with_o who_o or_o by_o his_o commandment_n they_o issue_v often_o forth_o spoil_v the_o village_n and_o country_n house_n belong_v to_o the_o hoeketin_n in_o the_o end_n the_o town_n of_o north-holland_n the_o kennemer_n and_o the_o west-frisons_a receive_v he_o for_o their_o lord_n and_o prince_n do_v the_o homage_n and_o take_v the_o oath_n due_a unto_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n in_o despite_n of_o the_o holland_n empress_n their_o natural_a princess_n his_o mother_n the_o hoeketin_n see_v themselves_o thus_o ill_o entreat_v by_o the_o cabillautin_n have_v their_o recourse_n &_o refuge_n unto_o the_o empress_n who_o party_n they_o hold_v and_o begin_v to_o furnish_v their_o town_n castle_n and_o fort_n with_o man_n victual_n &_o munition_n of_o war_n on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o cabillautins_n go_v to_o befiege_v their_o place_n and_o to_o batter_v and_o beat_v down_o their_o castle_n whereof_o they_o do_v ruin_v seventeen_o in_o less_o than_o a_o year_n the_o empress_n write_v unto_o her_o son_n that_o she_o wonder_v at_o his_o presumption_n that_o he_o will_v intermeddle_v with_o her_o authority_n and_o command_n seem_v to_o be_v very_o much_o incense_v against_o the_o town_n of_o holland_n the_o earl_n answer_v that_o the_o country_n do_v belong_v unto_o he_o by_o right_a of_o donation_n which_o she_o have_v make_v unto_o he_o and_o refuse_v to_o give_v over_o his_o course_n begin_v the_o empress_n with_o the_o succour_n which_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n her_o sister_n have_v send_v she_o make_v a_o goodly_a army_n with_o the_o which_o she_o embark_v and_o go_v and_o land_v at_o la_fw-fr vere_n in_o zeeland_n earl_n william_n land_v with_o his_o troop_n in_o the_o same_o island_n whereas_o both_o army_n of_o the_o mother_n and_o the_o son_n be_v enter_v into_o son_n fight_v one_o against_o a_o other_o the_o combat_n be_v furious_a and_o bloody_a great_a number_n be_v slay_v and_o drown_v on_o either_o side_n in_o the_o end_n god_n give_v the_o victory_n to_o the_o mother_n so_o as_o the_o son_n escape_v with_o great_a difficulty_n and_o flee_v into_o holland_n this_o battle_n be_v in_o the_o year_n 1351._o 1351._o william_n of_o bavaria_n be_v safe_o return_v into_o holland_n make_v haste_n to_o levy_v new_a force_n and_o to_o raise_v a_o great_a army_n than_o the_o first_o the_o which_o consist_v of_o hollander_n kennemer_n army_n and_o frison_n with_o the_o succour_n of_o many_o lord_n and_o knight_n of_o john_n lord_n of_o arckel_n john_n lord_n of_o calenbourg_n john_n lord_n of_o egmont_n the_o lady_n mathilda_n van_fw-mi voorne_v widow_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o walckenbourg_n gerard_n of_o heemskerke_n gerard_n of_o harler_n and_o many_o other_o knight_n gentleman_n and_o good_a soldier_n which_o come_v unto_o he_o out_o of_o the_o country_n of_o cleves_n geldres_n and_o germany_n with_o the_o which_o army_n he_o give_v a_o day_n and_o appoint_v a_o place_n unto_o his_o mother_n to_o have_v his_o revenge_n in_o open_a battle_n betwixt_o bryele_n and_o gravesand_n the_o empress_n have_v her_o army_n compose_v of_o good_a soldier_n english_z hennivers_n zelander_n &_o walcharins_n &_o accompany_v with_o a_o great_a number_n of_o baron_n battle_n knight_n and_o gentleman_n she_o like_v a_o courageous_a and_o noble_a mind_a princess_n make_v no_o doubt_n of_o a_o second_o victory_n march_v against_o her_o son_n and_o cause_v her_o man_n to_o begin_v the_o charge_n the_o two_o army_n at_o the_o first_o encounter_n charge_v one_o another_o with_o such_o animositie_n and_o fury_n as_o there_o be_v nothing_o to_o be_v see_v but_o glaive_n break_a lance_n a_o thick_a battle_n shower_n of_o arrow_n in_o the_o air_n break_v of_o harness_n cut_v in_o sunder_o of_o target_n and_o buckler_n and_o head_n arm_n and_o leg_n fall_v to_o the_o ground_n there_o be_v nothing_o to_o be_v hear_v but_o the_o cry_n with_o the_o lamentable_a and_o fearful_a groan_n of_o man_n wound_v and_o die_a the_o blood_n run_v over_o the_o field_n like_o a_o violent_a stream_n to_o conclude_v there_o be_v such_o murder_n and_o spoil_v on_o either_o part_n with_o such_o obstinacy_n and_o continual_a fury_n as_o they_o can_v hardly_o judge_v of_o the_o issue_n of_o the_o battle_n until_o that_o the_o empress_n troop_n oppress_v and_o tire_v with_o the_o great_a number_n of_o the_o hollander_n army_n to_o save_v themselves_o run_v into_o defeat_v ditch_n and_o river_n where_o they_o be_v drown_v so_o as_o all_o the_o empress_n army_n be_v put_v to_o rout_n and_o she_o flee_v in_o a_o small_a bark_n into_o england_n the_o general_n of_o the_o english_a troop_n be_v slay_v and_o lie_v bury_v in_o the_o church_n of_o losdanen_n where_o as_o his_o tombel_n yet_o to_o be_v see_v in_o black_a marble_n costin_n of_o renesse_n floris_n of_o hamstede_n and_o many_o other_o nobleman_n knight_n and_o gentleman_n be_v also_o slay_v there_o with_o a_o infinite_a number_n of_o good_a soldier_n there_o be_v in_o this_o battle_n which_o be_v in_o the_o same_o year_n 1351_o so_o much_o blood_n spill_v as_o for_o three_o day_n after_o the_o old_a river_n of_o mouse_n at_o a_o full_a sea_n be_v all_o red_a in_o 1351._o that_o place_n final_o after_o that_o so_o many_o valiant_a man_n have_v lose_v their_o life_n there_o and_o whereas_o the_o lord_n didier_n of_o brederode_n and_o many_o knight_n on_o the_o empress_n part_n be_v take_v prisoner_n there_o be_v a_o accord_n make_v betwixt_o the_o mother_n and_o the_o son_n by_o the_o which_o it_o be_v agree_v that_o the_o empress_n shall_v hold_v the_o county_n of_o henault_n during_o her_o life_n and_o son_n duke_n william_n shall_v have_v the_o quiet_a possession_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n after_o this_o battle_n the_o empress_n live_v yet_o five_o year_n and_o die_v at_o valenciennes_n in_o her_o country_n of_o henault_n where_o she_o be_v inter_v notwithstanding_o this_o accord_n make_v betwixt_o the_o mother_n and_o the_o son_n yea_o after_o her_o death_n when_o as_o duke_n william_n be_v sole_a and_o absolute_a lord_n of_o the_o county_n of_o henault_n holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n the_o faction_n of_o the_o cabillaux_fw-fr and_o the_o hoeck_n be_v not_o not_o mortify_v but_o do_v continue_v their_o hatred_n above_o a_o hundred_o and_o fifty_o year_n after_o until_o that_o time_n of_o maximilian_n the_o first_o as_o we_o shall_v show_v in_o its_o place_n william_n of_o bavaria_n the_o 5._o of_o that_o name_n the_o 25_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n and_o earl_n of_o henault_n call_v the_o mad_a 25._o guilielmus_fw-la quintus_fw-la this_o william_n do_v obtain_v in_o nuptial_a state_n mathilda_n of_o the_o house_n of_o lancaster_n a_o husband_n childless_a and_o unfortunate_a attempt_v vtrecht_n and_o do_v faction_n stir_v under_o the_o name_n of_o hamocon_n and_o merlus_n distract_v in_o his_o flower_n of_o youth_n he_o grow_v since_o in_o his_o age_n he_o be_v undutious_a to_o his_o grave_a mother_n who_o â—…e_n do_v pursue_v with_o many_o trouble_n though_o she_o have_v defect_n yet_o child_n to_o their_o parent_n still_o must_v owe_v remission_n of_o their_o fault_n and_o 〈◊〉_d respect_n but_o death_n do_v on_o his_o life_n his_o rest_n bestow_v after_o this_o cruel_a and_o bloody_a battle_n fight_v upon_o the_o bank_n of_o the_o old_a river_n of_o mouse_n as_o we_o have_v say_v william_n duke_n of_o bavaria_n palatin_n of_o rhine_n earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n and_o lord_n of_o friesland_n according_a to_o the_o accord_n whereof_o we_o have_v make_v mention_n be_v absolute_a prince_n of_o the_o say_a province_n then_o after_o the_o decease_n of_o the_o empress_n his_o mother_n do_v also_o inherit_v the_o county_n of_o henault_n he_o have_v to_o wife_n the_o lady_n mathilda_n daughter_n to_o 〈◊〉_d henry_n duke_n of_o lancaster_n in_o england_n by_o who_o he_o have_v not_o any_o child_n in_o the_o year_n 1355._o this_o earl_n by_o the_o bad_a advice_n of_o some_o of_o his_o council_n thrust_v on_o by_o vtrecht_n their_o private_a passion_n send_v about_o s._n martin_n time_n in_o winter_n to_o defy_v the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n
of_o boisleduc_n to_o the_o earl_n who_o attend_v they_o there_o cont_n albert_n have_v this_o castle_n cause_v it_o to_o be_v ruin_v all_o but_o the_o two_o great_a tower_n and_o cont_n william_n give_v place_n to_o his_o father_n indignation_n retire_v himself_o into_o 〈◊〉_d france_n to_o king_n charles_n the_o six_o where_o be_v in_o the_o year_n 1395._o set_v at_o the_o king_n table_n with_o many_o prince_n and_o baron_n there_o come_v a_o herald_n or_o king_n at_o arm_n who_o cut_v the_o cloth_n before_o he_o saâ—…ing_n that_o it_o do_v not_o belong_v to_o any_o one_o how_o great_a a_o prince_n soever_o to_o sit_v at_o the_o king_n table_n if_o he_o have_v not_o arm_n and_o a_o scutcheon_n the_o earl_n answer_v 〈◊〉_d that_o he_o have_v they_o as_o well_o as_o any_o other_o then_o there_o be_v a_o old_a herald_n by_o which_o say_v pardon_v i_o sir_n for_o cont_n william_n your_o great_a uncle_n be_v not_o only_o vanquish_v by_o the_o frison_n but_o lie_v yet_o without_o any_o revenge_n take_v bury_v among_o his_o enemy_n the_o earl_n be_v ashamed_a thereat_o from_o that_o time_n forward_o do_v nothing_o but_o dream_n by_o what_o meâ—…es_v he_o may_v repair_v this_o disgrace_n and_o so_o retire_v out_o of_o france_n much_o trouble_v he_o come_v into_o henault_n and_o for_o that_o he_o dare_v not_o show_v himself_o bold_o before_o his_o father_n he_o write_v secret_o unto_o he_o of_o the_o affront_n that_o have_v be_v do_v he_o in_o france_n beseech_v he_o most_o humble_o that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o advise_v how_o he_o may_v revenge_v himself_o and_o all_o his_o race_n of_o such_o a_o disgrace_n cont_n albert_n hear_v these_o news_n say_v this_o dishonour_n shall_v never_o be_v more_o reproach_v to_o i_o nor_o to_o my_o child_n for_o i_o will_v if_o it_o please_v god_n go_v myself_o in_o person_n the_o next_o year_n into_o friesland_n and_o demand_v the_o body_n of_o cont_n william_n albert._n my_o uncle_n bring_v back_o his_o arm_n and_o revenge_v his_o death_n soon_o after_o the_o son_n be_v reconcile_v to_o the_o father_n and_o all_o the_o nobleman_n that_o be_v with_o he_o who_o go_v all_o together_o to_o the_o court_n of_o holland_n at_o the_o hage_n the_o year_n follow_v 1396._o cont_n albert_n have_v resolve_v to_o make_v war_n against_o the_o 1396._o frison_n levy_v a_o mighty_a army_n as_o well_o out_o of_o his_o own_o province_n as_o out_o of_o france_n england_n and_o germany_n in_o the_o which_o there_o be_v many_o prince_n earl_n and_o baron_n and_o a_o goodly_a troop_n of_o choice_n man_n at_o arm_n the_o chief_a of_o his_o hereditary_a province_n be_v william_n earl_n of_o osteruant_n his_o elder_a son_n john_n bishop_n of_o liege_n his_o young_a son_n and_o albert_n arâ—…e_v lord_n of_o nubingen_n his_o middle_a son_n the_o chief_a of_o the_o french_a troop_n be_v the_o earl_n of_o saint_n pol_n the_o earl_n of_o namur_n and_o the_o admiral_n of_o france_n of_o the_o english_a the_o lord_n scales_n and_o of_o the_o german_n the_o earl_n of_o solms_n the_o nobleman_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o westfriseland_a be_v guy_n earl_n of_o blois_n john_n lord_n of_o arckell_n lieutenant_n of_o holland_n john_n of_o brederode_n philip_n vicont_v of_o leyden_n lord_n of_o wassenare_n the_o siegnior_n of_o aspren_n sevenberghe_n drongelon_n henckelom_n leydenburch_n and_o waerdenburch_n with_o many_o other_o knight_n and_o gentleman_n their_o rendezvous_fw-fr be_v at_o the_o hage_n where_o all_o these_o noble_n attend_v the_o preparation_n of_o the_o army_n spend_v the_o time_n in_o ioust_n torney_n and_o other_o goodly_a exercise_n of_o war_n to_o address_v themselves_o in_o arm_n and_o to_o harden_v themselves_o to_o labour_n on_o sunday_n after_o the_o feast_n of_o the_o ascension_n cont_n albert_n arrive_v with_o all_o his_o force_n at_o army_n enchuysen_n where_o 3000._o ship_n and_o 4000_o bark_n do_v attend_v he_o to_o pass_v into_o friesland_n where_o there_o be_v but_o four_o or_o five_o league_n to_o cross_v in_o this_o voyage_n the_o earl_n make_v many_o knight_n among_o other_o floris_n of_o alcmada_n and_o gerard_n of_o voort_n hollander_n he_o have_v 180000._o man_n well_o arm_v with_o the_o which_o he_o enter_v by_o cuindert_fw-ge into_o friesland_n the_o frison_n of_o stellingwerf_n hear_v he_o to_o approache_v gather_v together_o all_o the_o man_n they_o can_v out_o of_o their_o own_o village_n and_o from_o their_o neighbour_n and_o with_o a_o valiant_a resolution_n go_v to_o encounter_v he_o the_o day_n that_o saint_n john_n baptist_n be_v behead_v the_o earl_n charge_v they_o the_o encounter_n be_v furious_a and_o the_o combat_n cruel_a and_o bloody_a when_o they_o come_v to_o join_v there_o be_v many_o a_o man_n overthrow_v many_o head_n arm_n ear_n and_o leg_n cut_v off_o target_n baâ—…taile_n head-piece_n break_v with_o the_o weight_n of_o battleax_n with_o hideous_a and_o fearful_a cry_n of_o man_n wound_v and_o die_a in_o the_o end_n the_o frison_n not_o able_a to_o withstand_v so_o great_a a_o multitude_n be_v break_v and_o put_v to_o flight_n some_o here_o some_o there_o so_o many_o man_n so_o many_o way_n defeat_v who_o think_v to_o save_v themselves_o by_o the_o marsh_n and_o quagmiers_fw-fr many_o be_v smother_v and_o drown_v there_o other_o fly_v by_o the_o ordinary_a highway_n be_v pursue_v and_o take_v whereof_o there_o be_v fourteen_o hundred_o prisoner_n after_o this_o first_o victory_n cont_n albert_n send_v peter_n beet_n son_n to_o didier_n beet_n a_o knight_n with_o they_o of_o amsterdam_n of_o westfrisland_a of_o kennemer_n and_o waterlandt_n up_o the_o river_n of_o lanwere_n to_o assail_v the_o frison_n on_o that_o side_n and_o give_v they_o another_o battle_n the_o which_o be_v discover_v by_o they_o they_o plant_v themselves_o in_o such_o great_a number_n upon_o the_o sea_n shore_n to_o hinder_v the_o hollander_n land_v as_o no_o man_n dare_v offer_v to_o go_v to_o land_n but_o they_o lie_v still_o at_o anchor_n to_o keep_v the_o frison_n from_o put_v to_o sea_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o earl_n march_v with_o the_o body_n of_o his_o army_n towards_o staveren_n and_o from_o thence_o through_o gheesterlandt_n to_o saint_n odolphus_fw-la cloister_n to_o advise_v which_o way_n he_o may_v best_o assail_v and_o subdue_v the_o frison_n who_o notwithstanding_o that_o they_o lament_v their_o first_o loss_n gather_v together_o new_a troop_n be_v resolve_v to_o hazard_v a_o second_o battle_n against_o the_o hollander_n the_o earl_n defeat_v see_v his_o enemy_n ready_a to_o fight_v have_v put_v his_o army_n in_o good_a order_n go_v first_o to_o the_o charge_n and_o there_o be_v a_o second_o battle_n give_v which_o the_o frison_n lose_v the_o earl_n remain_v master_n of_o the_o field_n cause_v his_o tent_n and_o pavilion_n to_o be_v pitch_v and_o stay_v there_o ten_o day_n to_o see_v if_o the_o enemy_n will_v come_v to_o seek_v he_o during_o which_o time_n not_o any_o one_o present_v himself_o every_o man_n redoubt_v his_o power_n during_o this_o abode_n there_o be_v certain_a englishman_n notwithstanding_o the_o earl_n express_a defence_n which_o will_v go_v and_o discover_v and_o skirmish_v with_o the_o enemy_n be_v two_o league_n from_o the_o camp_n they_o set_v fire_n on_o certain_a village_n and_o jade_a themselves_o with_o booty_n think_v to_o return_v to_o their_o quarter_n the_o frison_n lie_v close_o in_o their_o ambush_n see_v they_o approach_n discover_v themselves_o of_o all_o frison_n side_n the_o english_a man_n be_v not_o much_o amaze_v put_v themselves_o in_o good_a order_n retire_v gentle_o fight_v with_o their_o arrow_n and_o sling_n but_o the_o multitude_n of_o frison_n be_v so_o great_a for_o that_o their_o number_n increase_v continual_o as_o the_o english_a begin_v to_o defend_v themselves_o cast_v themselves_o into_o a_o near_a fort_n which_o they_o make_v good_a against_o the_o frison_n frison_n who_o hold_v they_o there_o besiege_v all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o day_n and_o the_o night_n follow_v the_o earl_n understand_v the_o danger_n in_o which_o the_o englishman_n be_v entreat_v the_o town_n of_o holland_n to_o go_v thither_o and_o to_o ungage_v they_o some_o of_o they_o answer_v that_o if_o their_o prince_n go_v with_o they_o and_o march_v before_o they_o will_v follow_v he_o the_o earl_n hear_v this_o answer_n say_v to_o they_o of_o delse_n go_v you_o and_o ungage_v they_o at_o this_o commandment_n the_o delphois_n make_v he_o a_o modest_a answer_n my_o lord_n although_o you_o have_v heretofore_o destroy_v we_o yet_o for_o the_o albert_n love_n of_o you_o we_o will_v willing_o goc_n and_o succour_v they_o or_o die_v all_o in_o the_o enterprise_n beseech_v you_o to_o remember_v this_o service_n when_o any_o good_a occasion_n be_v offer_v hereupon_o they_o march_v direct_o towards_o the_o frison_n the_o english_a
see_v that_o succour_n come_v unto_o they_o issue_v out_o of_o their_o fort_n and_o come_v to_o charge_v they_o on_o the_o one_o side_n and_o those_o of_o delfe_n on_o the_o other_o with_o such_o fury_n as_o in_o a_o short_a time_n there_o be_v 400._o frison_n slay_v upon_o the_o place_n the_o rest_n fly_v away_o fear_v lest_o the_o whole_a army_n shall_v come_v upon_o they_o after_o this_o rout_n the_o delfois_n delphois_n and_o english_a enter_v far_o into_o the_o country_n spoil_v and_o burn_v all_o they_o encounter_v and_o kill_v all_o that_o come_v against_o they_o the_o earl_n see_v these_o fire_n be_v assure_v of_o the_o victory_n for_o the_o which_o he_o great_o commend_v they_o of_o delfe_n then_o he_o cause_v a_o mighty_a block-house_n in_o form_n of_o a_o citadel_n to_o be_v build_v in_o the_o town_n of_o staveren_n the_o which_o he_o do_v furnish_v with_o all_o kind_n of_o munition_n and_o instrument_n for_o war_n and_o have_v man_v it_o with_o a_o good_a garrison_n and_o provision_n of_o victual_n he_o divide_v his_o army_n into_o diverse_a part_n to_o set_v upon_o the_o remainder_n of_o the_o frison_n in_o diverse_a place_n and_o by_o that_o mean_n to_o subdue_v subdâ—…ed_v they_o â—…s_v he_o do_v soon_o after_o force_v they_o to_o sue_v for_o mercy_n to_o submit_v themselves_o under_o his_o obedience_n and_o to_o acknowledge_v he_o for_o their_o sovereign_a lord_n after_o that_o the_o frison_n have_v promise_v and_o swear_v to_o entertain_v the_o article_n and_o condition_n that_o the_o earl_n shall_v impose_v upon_o they_o and_o that_o they_o have_v make_v he_o authentical_a letter_n thereof_o the_o earl_n send_v one_o of_o his_o chief_a knight_n with_o many_o noble_n and_o gentleman_n to_o the_o abby_n of_o fleurchamp_n since_o call_v oudeclooster_n to_o bring_v away_o the_o body_n valenciennes_n of_o cont_n william_n sometime_o earl_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o henault_n lord_n of_o friesland_n the_o which_o they_o bring_v with_o his_o arm_n and_o blazon_n this_o do_v he_o retire_v into_o holland_n from_o whence_o he_o send_v the_o say_a body_n to_o valenciennes_n in_o henault_n where_o it_o lie_v with_o his_o ancestor_n soon_o after_o in_o the_o year_n 1398._o the_o frison_n have_v break_v the_o peace_n and_o accord_n make_v again_o betwixt_o they_o and_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n have_v rebel_v again_o and_o chase_v the_o garrison_n of_o hollander_n out_o of_o staveren_n and_o out_o of_o all_o place_n thereabouts_o cont_n albert_n levy_v a_o army_n with_o the_o which_o he_o go_v to_o horn_n and_o to_o enchuysen_n be_v resolve_v to_o return_v into_o friesland_n and_o there_o to_o stay_v until_o he_o have_v whole_o subdue_v they_o but_o he_o be_v advise_v not_o to_o go_v himself_o in_o person_n but_o rather_o to_o give_v the_o charge_n of_o his_o army_n to_o cont_n william_n of_o osteruant_n his_o son_n make_v he_o his_o lieutenant_n and_o general_n with_o john_n of_o arckel_n john_n of_o brederode_n arnold_n of_o egmond_n with_o many_o other_o baron_n for_o his_o captain_n follow_v frison_n by_o many_o knight_n and_o gentleman_n of_o holland_n cont_n william_n be_v enter_v into_o friesland_n pass_v by_o geesterland_n with_o his_o troop_n and_o as_o they_o approach_v to_o hindeloopen_n the_o frison_n advance_v to_o charge_v they_o and_o the_o hollander_n receive_v they_o so_o valiant_o as_o at_o the_o first_o encounter_n they_o slay_v 300._o upon_o the_o place_n the_o rest_n see_v their_o companion_n so_o ill_o entreat_v turn_v their_o back_n and_o flee_v after_o this_o happy_a encounter_n the_o hollander_n overrunning_a the_o country_n spoil_v and_o burn_v many_o village_n and_o gentleman_n house_n then_o they_o go_v and_o camp_v before_o staveren_n the_o which_o they_o besiege_v so_o by_o land_n and_o by_o water_n as_o nothing_o osteruant_n can_v go_v in_o nor_o pass_v out_o and_o they_o do_v batter_v it_o in_o such_o sort_n as_o in_o the_o end_n they_o be_v force_v to_o yield_v to_o the_o earl_n mercy_n deliver_v unto_o he_o the_o chief_a man_n of_o the_o town_n for_o hostage_n and_o assurance_n of_o their_o treaty_n this_o town_n be_v thus_o yield_v all_o the_o frison_n both_o in_o town_n and_o country_n fear_v their_o ruin_n come_v to_o staveren_n to_o the_o earl_n to_o sue_v for_o mercy_n offer_v to_o make_v reparation_n for_o what_o be_v pass_v the_o earl_n ask_v the_o opinion_n of_o his_o nobleman_n make_v a_o peace_n with_o they_o upon_o condition_n to_o acknowledge_v the_o earl_n of_o subdue_v holland_n for_o their_o prince_n and_o natural_a lord_n and_o that_o every_o house_n of_o the_o country_n of_o friesland_n shall_v pay_v yearly_o unto_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n for_o ever_o six_o solz_n tournois_n nor_o to_o be_v money_n redeem_v for_o ever_o for_o reparation_n of_o their_o rebellion_n the_o which_o be_v swear_v and_o confirm_v by_o letter_n this_o do_v he_o appoint_v bailiff_n and_o other_o officer_n in_o his_o father_n name_n and_o his_o successor_n earl_n of_o holland_n to_o administer_v justice_n unto_o they_o for_o ever_o then_o he_o return_v a_o conqueror_n into_o holland_n but_o it_o be_v mere_a folly_n to_o think_v that_o this_o treaty_n can_v continue_v long_o so_o impatient_a be_v the_o frison_n of_o all_o servitude_n or_o to_o be_v command_v by_o any_o other_o than_o their_o own_o nation_n it_o be_v therefore_o soon_o break_v for_o the_o year_n follow_v 1399._o they_o return_v to_o their_o accustom_a rebellion_n refuse_v to_o entertain_v the_o say_a frison_n accord_n for_o they_o still_o find_v some_o pretend_a cause_n of_o exception_n chase_v away_o the_o officer_n which_o have_v be_v establish_v by_o the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n fortify_v the_o village_n of_o molâ—…kenhuyse_n now_o call_v molckwee_a where_o they_o make_v some_o barricado_n and_o blockhouse_n against_o they_o of_o staveren_n who_o for_o their_o part_n will_v entertain_v their_o accord_n some_o other_o frison_n besiege_v the_o town_n of_o dockum_n to_o chase_v away_o the_o hollander_n cont_n albert_n of_o holland_n hear_v of_o this_o reiterated_a rebellion_n levy_v man_n from_o all_o part_n both_o out_o of_o his_o own_o country_n and_o from_o his_o neighbour_n and_o stranger_n to_o make_v a_o army_n of_o the_o which_o he_o make_v the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n his_o son_n general_a be_v accompany_v with_o these_o lord_n john_n of_o bavaria_n bishop_n of_o liege_n his_o second_o son_n john_n lord_n of_o arckel_n arnold_n of_o egmond_n lord_n of_o yselstein_n philip_n vicont_v of_o leyden_n walraven_a lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o many_o other_o nobleman_n baron_n and_o knight_n with_o the_o which_o and_o his_o whole_a army_n he_o arrive_v at_o amsterdam_n the_o first_o day_n of_o may_n the_o same_o year_n where_o they_o do_v embark_v and_o go_v to_o land_n at_o the_o town_n of_o staveren_n in_o the_o which_o town_n and_o thereabouts_o he_o lay_v camp_v six_o week_n together_o the_o frison_n know_v that_o this_o mighty_a army_n be_v so_o near_o again_o they_o be_v much_o trouble_v and_o send_v to_o the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n to_o sue_v for_o mercy_n promise_v unto_o he_o in_o his_o father_n name_n all_o obedience_n fealty_n and_o homage_n the_o earl_n with_o his_o nobleman_n past_o a_o water_n which_o they_o call_v opt-wat_a and_o from_o thence_o with_o the_o ship_n and_o bark_n which_o they_o have_v at_o staveren_n they_o come_v the_o same_o night_n to_o sesbyrum_fw-la and_o to_o bolswaert_n where_o they_o lodge_v that_o night_n and_o refresh_v themselves_o there_o fall_v out_o a_o quarrel_n betwixt_o floris_n of_o alcmade_a and_o gerard_n boel_n of_o heemskerke_n both_o knight_n floris_n hurt_n holland_n gerard_n in_o the_o forehead_n with_o his_o dagger_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o all_o the_o prince_n and_o nobleman_n yet_o to_o avoid_v a_o great_a inconvenience_n by_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o two_o prince_n brethren_n they_o be_v force_v to_o agree_v and_o to_o drink_v one_o unto_o another_o the_o same_o night_n for_o that_o at_o the_o same_o instant_n there_o come_v a_o knight_n of_o friesland_n call_v gerard_n of_o cammega_n who_o do_v secret_o advertise_v the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n that_o the_o frison_n be_v resolve_v to_o come_v the_o same_o night_n and_o charge_n the_o hollander_n sudden_o in_o their_o quarter_n as_o it_o happen_v about_o a_o hour_n before_o the_o break_n of_o day_n the_o frison_n come_v with_o fearful_a and_o terrible_a cry_n to_o charge_v they_o cont_n william_n and_o john_n of_o bavaria_n have_v before_o put_v their_o man_n in_o good_a order_n of_o battle_n and_o march_v brave_o to_o encounter_v they_o day_n be_v come_v both_o army_n defeat_v charge_v and_o in_o the_o begin_n the_o combat_n be_v very_o fierce_a but_o in_o the_o end_n the_o frison_n be_v quite_o defeat_v with_o great_a loss_n of_o their_o man_n the_o rest_n save_v themselves_o as_o well_o as_o
return_v with_o their_o prey_n through_o the_o jurisdiction_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o vianen_n the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n mad_a with_o rage_n to_o see_v his_o country_n so_o destroy_v to_o have_v his_o revenge_n holland_n go_v to_o besiege_v the_o town_n of_o nyeuport_n on_o the_o opposite_a bank_n to_o schoonhoven_n the_o which_o he_o take_v by_o force_n and_o burn_v to_o the_o ground_n after_o that_o the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n have_v in_o many_o place_n spoil_v the_o land_n and_o seignory_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n to_o make_v a_o final_a end_n resolve_v to_o go_v gorrichom_n and_o besiege_v the_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n the_o ordinary_a residence_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n and_o from_o whence_o he_o so_o much_o brave_v the_o hollander_n and_o in_o the_o year_n 1403._o he_o levy_v a_o army_n out_o of_o his_o country_n of_o holland_n henault_n zeeland_n friesland_n england_n and_o many_o other_o nation_n from_o whence_o he_o draw_v a_o great_a number_n of_o soldier_n adolph_n duke_n of_o cleves_n the_o bishop_n and_o those_o of_o vtrecht_n do_v also_o defy_v the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n who_o see_v so_o many_o enemy_n ready_a to_o assail_v he_o he_o call_v to_o his_o succour_n the_o earl_n of_o vernenburch_n and_o the_o earl_n of_o dalhem_n the_o siegnior_n of_o steenwoerde_n of_o rheyda_o and_o of_o hoemoel_n brethren_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o catzenellebogen_n the_o signor_n of_o vrericke_n of_o berghen_n and_o of_o dyckelen_n the_o signor_n of_o cryekenbeeck_n of_o boetselaer_n of_o run_v and_o his_o brethren_n of_o ysendoorn_v of_o zeelen_n and_o his_o brethren_n of_o schonhauwen_n of_o lyenden_n of_o vayrick_n of_o nyenstein_n bastard_n of_o the_o house_n of_o arckel_n of_o soelen_n of_o auesart_n of_o myllinck_fw-mi and_o of_o vueren_n all_o knight_n and_o many_o other_o gentleman_n of_o the_o country_n of_o juilliers_n and_o geldres_n cont_n albert_n pursue_v his_o first_o resolution_n cause_v his_o army_n to_o march_v into_o the_o country_n of_o arckel_n and_o to_o besiege_v the_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n where_o he_o take_v his_o quarter_n upon_o gorrichom_n the_o north_n dike_a betwixt_o the_o village_n of_o arckel_n and_o the_o town_n adolph_n duke_n of_o cleves_n with_o walraven_a of_o brederode_n and_o those_o of_o the_o town_n of_o holland_n and_o some_o english_a camp_v on_o the_o east_n side_n of_o the_o town_n and_o castle_n those_o of_o vtrecht_n plant_v themselves_o towards_o the_o north_n in_o a_o place_n call_v tuistschild_n the_o hannyvers_a and_o south-hollander_n lay_v lodge_v upon_o the_o south_n the_o zelander_n and_o frison_n have_v their_o quarter_n upon_o the_o west_n disperse_v here_o and_o there_o the_o camp_n be_v thus_o divide_v the_o engine_n of_o battery_n be_v plant_v against_o the_o castle_n the_o which_o be_v batter_v in_o such_o sort_n as_o the_o great_a tower_n be_v beat_v down_o and_o the_o besiege_a be_v much_o annoy_v with_o arrow_n which_o come_v as_o thick_a as_o hail_v into_o the_o town_n many_o house_n be_v beat_v down_o with_o the_o violence_n of_o their_o engine_n of_o battery_n shoot_v confuse_o to_o breed_n a_o terror_n among_o the_o inhabitant_n the_o nobleman_n gentleman_n and_o soldier_n defend_v themselves_o valiant_o at_o all_o assault_n repulse_v their_o enemy_n and_o do_v their_o best_a endeavour_n to_o repair_v their_o wall_n and_o fortify_v themselves_o within_o one_o night_n among_o the_o rest_n the_o siegnior_n of_o reyda_o and_o hoemet_n with_o some_o gentleman_n and_o choice_n soldier_n make_v a_o sally_n upon_o the_o zelander_n and_o frison_n who_o they_o charge_v so_o sudden_o and_o so_o furious_o as_o they_o disorder_v frison_n they_o and_o trouble_v all_o their_o quarter_n at_o which_o charge_n there_o be_v take_v of_o the_o zelander_n and_o hannyver_n floris_n of_o borssele_n floris_n of_o aubeau_n nicholas_n reytwyinck_v of_o romerswael_n the_o siegnior_n of_o lodyke_n of_o bauduin_n and_o floris_n of_o borssele_n brethren_n william_n of_o reynt_n philip_n of_o eueringhen_n and_o john_n bastard_n of_o borssele_n with_o ninety_o soldier_n and_o william_n of_o romerswael_n be_v sore_o wound_v whereof_o he_o die_v soon_o after_o and_o be_v bury_v in_o the_o church_n of_o gorrichom_n soon_o after_o some_o captain_n gentleman_n and_o soldier_n make_v another_o sally_n upon_o the_o duke_n of_o cleves_n quarter_n where_o there_o be_v a_o furious_a fight_n and_o many_o die_v on_o either_o side_n yet_o they_o of_o the_o town_n carry_v away_o with_o they_o walraven_v of_o brederod_n and_o gilles_n schenck_n knight_n steven_n of_o berenbrooke_n jacob_n schicker_n peter_n potter_n hugh_n post_n and_o many_o other_o gentleman_n and_o soldier_n an_o other_o time_n there_o issue_v forth_o william_n of_o ysendorne_v and_o arnold_n of_o schoonhauven_n knight_n john_n hopper_n thomas_n westerdale_n john_n croextough_n david_n carmerdin_n and_o thomas_n herfort_n captain_n with_o many_o gentleman_n &_o soldier_n who_o on_o saint_n johns_n day_n fall_v upon_o the_o hannyvers_a quarter_n but_o they_o be_v brave_o receive_v and_o withstand_v so_o as_o they_o be_v force_v to_o retire_v and_o be_v pursue_v into_o their_o port_n during_o this_o siege_n the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n send_v some_o troop_n into_o the_o jurisdiction_n of_o schoonrevoert_n the_o which_o the_o more_o to_o vex_v the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n he_o cause_v to_o be_v burn_v &_o carry_v away_o many_o peasant_n prisoner_n this_o siege_n have_v continue_v three_o month_n john_n of_o bavaria_n bishop_n of_o liege_n son_n to_o arckel_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n arnold_n of_o leydenburch_n and_o haeke_v of_o outheusden_n knight_n come_v to_o the_o earl_n camp_n the_o which_o do_v mediate_v a_o accord_n betwixt_o he_o and_o the_o lord_n of_o arckell_n by_o the_o which_o it_o be_v say_v that_o albert_n earl_n of_o holland_n and_o cont_n william_n of_o osteruant_n his_o son_n shall_v enter_v into_o the_o town_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n shall_v kneel_v down_o before_o they_o and_o ask_v they_o forgiveness_n beside_o that_o the_o banner_n of_o holland_n shall_v be_v plant_v a_o whole_a day_n upon_o the_o castle_n of_o gorrichom_n which_o condition_n be_v fulfil_v the_o camp_n do_v rise_v and_o every_o man_n go_v to_o his_o own_o home_n at_o that_o time_n there_o be_v a_o great_a tempest_n at_o sea_n with_o exceed_v high_a tide_n the_o which_o holland_n do_v drown_v many_o village_n in_o friesland_n and_o holland_n by_o which_o tempest_n there_o come_v a_o seawoman_n swim_v in_o the_o zuyderzee_n betwixt_o the_o town_n of_o campen_n and_o edam_fw-la the_o which_o pass_v by_o the_o putmerie_n enter_v into_o the_o straight_a of_o a_o break_a dike_n in_o the_o purmermer_n where_o she_o remain_v a_o long_a time_n and_o can_v not_o find_v the_o hole_n by_o which_o she_o enter_v for_o that_o the_o breach_n have_v be_v stop_v after_o that_o the_o tempest_n have_v seize_v some_o country-woman_n and_o their_o servant_n who_o with_o bark_n of_o edam_fw-la do_v daily_o pass_v the_o pourmery_n to_o milk_n their_o cow_n in_o the_o next_o pasture_n do_v often_o see_v this_o woman_n swim_v upon_o the_o water_n whereof_o at_o the_o first_o they_o be_v much_o afraid_a but_o in_o the_o end_n be_v accustom_v to_o see_v it_o often_o they_o view_v it_o near_o and_o at_o last_o they_o resolve_v to_o take_v it_o if_o they_o can_v have_v discover_v it_o they_o row_v towards_o it_o and_o draw_v it_o out_o of_o the_o water_n by_o force_n carrying_z it_o in_o one_o of_o their_o bark_n unto_o the_o town_n of_o edam_fw-la when_o she_o have_v be_v well_o wash_v and_o cleanse_v from_o the_o sea_n moss_n which_o be_v grow_v about_o she_o she_o be_v like_a unto_o another_o woman_n she_o be_v apparel_v and_o begin_v to_o accustom_v herself_o to_o ordinary_a meat_n like_v unto_o any_o other_o yet_o she_o seek_v still_o mean_n to_o escape_v &_o to_o get_v into_o the_o water_n but_o she_o be_v straight_o guard_v they_o come_v from_o far_o to_o see_v she_o those_o of_o harlem_n make_v great_a suit_n to_o they_o of_o edam_fw-la to_o have_v this_o woman_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o strangeness_n thereof_o in_o the_o end_n they_o obtain_v she_o where_o she_o do_v learn_v to_o spin_v and_o live_v many_o year_n some_o say_v fifteen_o and_o for_o the_o reverence_n which_o she_o bear_v unto_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o cross_n whereunto_o she_o have_v be_v accustom_v she_o be_v bury_v in_o the_o churchyard_n many_o person_n worthy_a of_o credit_n have_v iustisied_a in_o their_o write_n that_o they_o have_v see_v she_o in_o the_o say_a town_n of_o harlem_n for_o the_o rareness_n whereof_o &_o for_o that_o the_o chronicle_n of_o holland_n do_v also_o make_v mention_n thereof_o we_o will_v not_o here_o omit_v it_o about_o this_o time_n through_o these_o tempest_n &_o swell_n of_o the_o sea_n the_o entry_n of_o the_o river_n of_o
tessel_n &_o the_o fly_n be_v enlarge_v the_o which_o before_o be_v but_o small_a channel_n so_o as_o since_o the_o navigation_n have_v grow_v easy_a betwixt_o the_o island_n of_o tessel_n and_o wyernighe_o and_o the_o town_n of_o medenblike_a and_o euchuysen_n and_o so_o by_o the_o zuyderzee_n to_o sail_v into_o the_o north_n sea_n as_o they_o do_v at_o this_o day_n in_o the_o year_n 1404._o on_o s._n paul_n day_n in_o winter_n the_o most_o famous_a prince_n albert_n duke_n of_o bavaria_n die_v earl_n of_o holland_n henault_n &_o zealand_n and_o lord_n of_o friesland_n die_v after_o that_o he_o have_v govern_v the_o say_v country_n 46._o year_n that_o be_v 19_o as_o tutor_n to_o his_o brother_n cont_n william_n that_o be_v mad_a and_o 27._o year_n as_o his_o heir_n prince_n &_o lord_n of_o the_o say_a conntry_n he_o be_v inter_v at_o the_o hage_n in_o holland_n by_o the_o lady_n marguerit_fw-la his_fw-la first_o wife_n on_o the_o side_n of_o the_o great_a altar_n under_o one_o tomb_n beside_o his_o lawful_a child_n he_o have_v two_o bastard_n andrew_n which_o be_v bear_v at_o papendrecht_n and_o william_n siegneor_n of_o schagen_n a_o knight_n from_o who_o be_v issue_v the_o late_a lord_n of_o schagen_n william_n the_o 6._o of_o that_o name_n the_o 27_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n and_o earl_n of_o henault_n 27_o guilielmus_fw-la bavarice_n i_o waste_v friesland_n and_o despoil_a liege_n i_o trouble_v gelder_n both_o with_o camp_n and_o siege_n help_v of_o the_o delphois_n my_o great_a uncle_n bone_n be_v rescue_v out_o of_o foreign_a rhegion_n my_o first_o wife_n be_v the_o daughter_n of_o a_o king_n my_o second_o from_o the_o burgundy_n throne_n do_v spring_n at_o ualenciennes_n i_o die_v thirteen_o year_n reign_v my_o predecessor_n tomb_n my_o bone_n contain_v william_n of_o bavaria_n earl_n of_o osteruant_n after_o the_o decease_n of_o duke_n albert_n of_o bavaria_n his_o father_n be_v the_o 27._o earl_n of_o holland_n etc._n etc._n be_v but_o young_a he_o take_v to_o wife_n the_o daughter_n of_o charles_n the_o five_o king_n of_o france_n who_o make_v he_o knight_n before_o dam_n in_o flanders_n this_o wife_n die_v young_a afterward_o he_o marry_v the_o daughter_n of_o john_n son_n to_o philip_n the_o hardy_a duke_n of_o bourgongne_n earl_n of_o child_n flanders_n and_o arthois_n by_o who_o he_o have_v one_o only_a daughter_n name_v jaqueline_n who_o the_o dutch_a call_v jacobaâ—…_n who_o be_v bear_v in_o the_o year_n 1401._o on_o saint_n james_n his_o day_n this_o prince_n be_v warlike_a and_o much_o fear_v of_o a_o tall_a stature_n a_o goodly_a personage_n wise_a discreet_a in_o war_n victorious_a a_o great_a justicer_n and_o a_o giver_n of_o alm_n in_o the_o year_n 1404._o john_n of_o bavaria_n bishop_n of_o liege_n brother_n to_o william_n earl_n of_o holland_n etc._n etc._n be_v chase_v out_o of_o the_o town_n of_o liege_n for_o that_o he_o will_v not_o be_v a_o priest_n pleasure_n employ_v the_o succour_n of_o john_n duke_n of_o bourgongne_n who_o have_v marry_v his_o sister_n against_o the_o liegeois_n which_o duke_n come_v in_o person_n and_o burn_v the_o city_n of_o liege_n with_o the_o church_n and_o monastery_n and_o slay_v priest_n man_n woman_n and_o child_n to_o the_o number_n of_o 36000._o soul_n according_a to_o the_o chronicle_n of_o germany_n in_o the_o year_n 1405._o william_n of_o y_o sendorn_v levy_v man_n in_o the_o lord_n of_o arckels_n name_n peâ—…ce_n with_o a_o part_n whereof_o be_v disguise_v in_o the_o habit_n of_o merchant_n he_o go_v on_o a_o shrove-twesday_a to_o the_o town_n of_o wandrichom_n where_o make_v a_o shewto_n ask_v leave_n of_o the_o tollgatherer_n to_o pass_v with_o their_o ship_n and_o good_n they_o seize_v upon_o a_o gate_n and_o slay_v the_o master_n of_o the_o toll_n this_o do_v they_o spoil_v the_o town_n burn_v it_o and_o return_v into_o gorrichom_n wandrichom_n be_v distant_a but_o a_o quarter_n of_o a_o league_n with_o a_o good_a number_n of_o prisoner_n of_o the_o best_a of_o the_o town_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n be_v displease_v that_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n have_v thus_o break_v the_o peace_n which_o have_v be_v conclude_v a_o little_a before_o at_o the_o instance_n of_o the_o bishop_n of_o liege_n his_o brother_n think_v to_o be_v revenge_v he_o first_o renew_v his_o league_n with_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n then_o he_o levy_v a_o army_n of_o hollander_n zeelander_n hannyver_n frison_n and_o traiectins_n with_o the_o which_o he_o go_v and_o besiege_v the_o town_n and_o castle_n of_o gaspren_n hagenstein_n and_o euerstein_n be_v one_o distant_a from_o another_o about_o a_o quarter_n of_o a_o league_n whereof_o that_o of_o euerstein_n be_v now_o fall_v into_o the_o river_n of_o leck_n on_o the_o other_o arckel_n side_n the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n man_v the_o town_n of_o gaspren_n and_o the_o castle_n of_o hagenstein_n with_o good_a garrison_n put_v into_o they_o john_n vander_v hoenne_n allard_n pufflyet_n lucas_n of_o botselaer_n william_n of_o lyenden_n john_n of_o arckel_n siegnior_n of_o soelen_n and_o john_n bastard_n of_o arckel_n in_o the_o castle_n of_o euerstein_n be_v the_o siegneor_n of_o bronkhuysten_v and_o hoochstraeten_v william_n ban_v and_o henry_n of_o nyenstein_n bastard_n brother_n to_o the_o say_a lord_n of_o arckel_n with_o a_o good_a garrison_n of_o soldier_n cont_n william_n make_v three_o bulwark_n or_o blockhouses_n the_o one_o above_o the_o castle_n of_o euerstein_n towards_o the_o river_n of_o leck_n the_o which_o he_o cause_v to_o be_v compass_v in_o with_o a_o palissadoe_n so_o as_o no_o victual_n can_v pass_v that_o way_n and_o the_o other_o two_o be_v build_v on_o either_o side_n of_o the_o town_n of_o gaspren_n and_o hagenstein_n cause_v a_o hagenstein_n deep_a and_o large_a trench_n to_o be_v make_v from_o the_o one_o unto_o the_o other_o to_o keep_v they_o off_o the_o town_n from_o succor_v of_o the_o castle_n and_o to_o hinder_v they_o of_o the_o castle_n from_o salley_a forth_o these_o two_o bulwark_n or_o fort_n be_v finish_v and_o furnish_v with_o good_a commander_n and_o soldier_n and_o with_o all_o sort_n of_o munition_n of_o war_n and_o provision_n of_o victual_n the_o earl_n return_v into_o holland_n a_o while_n after_o the_o earl_n and_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n conclude_v together_o to_o force_v this_o town_n and_o castle_n for_o the_o effect_n whereof_o the_o earl_n go_v and_o camp_v there_o in_o person_n and_o have_v plant_v three_o great_a engine_n of_o battery_n he_o do_v strange_o tear_v and_o ruin_v the_o town_n and_o castle_n of_o hagenstein_n the_o bishop_n with_o his_o euerstein_n man_n besiege_v the_o castle_n of_o euerstein_n the_o which_o he_o annoy_v with_o wonderful_a great_a stone_n that_o be_v shoot_v continual_o from_o his_o huge_a crossbow_n the_o earl_n have_v environ_v the_o town_n with_o bavin_n and_o reed_n mingle_v close_o together_o so_o as_o no_o man_n can_v pass_v over_o nor_o under_o it_o and_o as_o the_o winter_n be_v very_o sharp_a and_o the_o ditch_n freeze_v and_o very_o thick_a with_o ice_n the_o earl_n know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o great_a store_n of_o victual_n in_o the_o town_n prepare_v to_o pass_v over_o the_o ice_n and_o to_o attempt_v it_o by_o scaladoe_n the_o which_o be_v hagenstein_n do_v and_o the_o assault_n well_o defend_v but_o john_n of_o arckel_n siegneor_n of_o soelen_n nephew_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n be_v slay_v with_o a_o arrow_n they_o of_o the_o town_n fear_v some_o great_a inconvenience_n yield_v it_o up_o by_o composition_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n who_o fire_v ash_n both_o town_n and_o castle_n and_o will_v not_o depart_v until_o the_o last_o house_n be_v consume_v to_o ash_n which_o they_o of_o euerstein_n see_v who_o in_o like_a sort_n be_v straight_o besiege_v their_o victual_n begin_v to_o fail_v they_o so_o as_o they_o be_v force_v to_o eat_v their_o horse_n they_o do_v yield_v the_o same_o day_n to_o the_o bishop_n mercy_n who_o in_o like_a sort_n cause_v it_o to_o be_v ruin_v to_o the_o ruinate_v ground_n the_o which_o as_o they_o say_v be_v now_o in_o the_o river_n of_o leck_n the_o earl_n have_v do_v these_o exploit_n against_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n return_v to_o the_o hage_n his_o man_n be_v lade_v with_o the_o spoil_n of_o these_o town_n &_o castle_n then_o there_o be_v a_o truce_n conclude_v betwixt_o the_o earl_n and_o the_o bishop_n of_o the_o one_o part_n and_o william_n of_o arckel_n of_o the_o other_o by_o the_o which_o john_n lord_n of_o arckel_n his_o father_n be_v exclude_v as_o holland_n this_o war_n betwixt_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n can_v not_o be_v appease_v the_o rich_a and_o most_o apparent_a person_n of_o the_o country_n of_o arckel_n who_o be_v daily_o
impoverish_v can_v not_o forbear_v to_o murmur_v against_o their_o lord_n and_o the_o rather_o for_o that_o it_o be_v common_o report_v among_o they_o that_o the_o earl_n have_v swear_v never_o to_o pardon_v their_o lord_n william_n of_o arckel_n his_o son_n be_v much_o trouble_v to_o see_v his_o father_n oppose_v himself_o so_o obstinate_o against_o so_o mighty_a a_o prince_n persuade_v he_o often_o with_o lively_a reason_n to_o reconcile_v himself_o with_o such_o great_a and_o mighty_a enemy_n such_o as_o the_o earl_n the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o vianen_n be_v this_o young_a nobleman_n see_v that_o he_o prevail_v nothing_o and_o that_o he_o can_v not_o mollify_v his_o father_n hart_n have_v pity_n of_o his_o subject_n who_o be_v so_o pitiful_o ruin_v without_o cause_n through_o the_o obstinate_a wilfulness_n of_o their_o lord_n he_o part_v discontent_v from_o his_o father_n and_o come_v to_o gorrichom_n where_o he_o labour_v to_o draw_v the_o chief_a and_o rich_a of_o the_o town_n to_o be_v at_o his_o devotion_n and_o to_o swear_v faith_n and_o loyalty_n unto_o he_o among_o other_o john_n gerrits_n provost_n of_o earl_n the_o town_n conrard_n john_n arnold_n and_o gerard_n of_o haerlaer_n four_o brethâ—…en_n ambrose_n wouters_n and_o john_n van_fw-mi donck_n issue_v from_o a_o bastard_n of_o arckel_n be_v join_v and_o unite_v to_o their_o young_a lord_n they_o conclude_v together_o to_o treat_v a_o peace_n with_o the_o earl_n and_o to_o exclude_v the_o â—…d_n of_o arckel_n his_o father_n see_v he_o will_v so_o obstinate_o seek_v his_o own_o and_o his_o subject_n ruin_n without_o cause_n at_o the_o same_o time_n the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n be_v go_v to_o renald_n duke_n of_o juilliers_n &_o geldres_n gorrichom_n his_o wiveâ—…_n brother_n during_o his_o absence_n the_o young_a lord_n of_o arckel_n his_o son_n by_o the_o advice_n of_o the_o above_o name_v gentleman_n depose_v all_o the_o magistrate_n councillor_n and_o officer_n of_o the_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n which_o his_o father_n have_v make_v establish_v a_o new_a baylisse_n and_o judge_n in_o the_o place_n of_o the_o old_a the_o like_a he_o do_v at_o lederdam_n and_o in_o the_o castle_n the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n who_o know_v nothing_o of_o all_o these_o practice_n return_v out_o of_o the_o country_n of_o juilliers_n think_v to_o enter_v into_o gorrichom_n find_v the_o gate_n shut_v against_o he_o refuse_v to_o give_v he_o entrance_n the_o like_a be_v do_v unto_o he_o at_o the_o castle_n from_o thence_o he_o â—…ent_v to_o lederdam_n where_o he_o have_v the_o same_o entertainment_n be_v in_o lederdam_n this_o perplexiâ—…ie_n the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n return_v present_o the_o same_o way_n he_o come_v into_o the_o country_n of_o gelder_n without_o eat_v or_o drink_v but_o soon_o after_o he_o do_v write_v secret_o unto_o his_o son_n by_o man_n of_o good_a judgement_n of_o his_o council_n who_o can_v handle_v this_o young_a nobleman_n in_o such_o sort_n as_o without_o take_v any_o advice_n and_o council_n of_o the_o above_o name_v and_o of_o the_o chief_a of_o the_o town_n he_o go_v to_o boisleduc_n to_o reconcile_v himself_o unto_o his_o father_n wheâ—…eupon_o those_o chief_a man_n be_v discontent_v that_o he_o have_v make_v a_o accord_n father_n without_o their_o privity_n or_o advice_n and_o that_o he_o will_v leave_v they_o engage_v at_o his_o return_n from_o boisleduc_n think_v to_o re-enter_v into_o gorrichom_n the_o gate_n be_v shut_v against_o he_o this_o young_a nobleman_n find_v himself_o debar_v from_o enter_v into_o the_o town_n turn_v gorrichom_n head_n and_o go_v to_o the_o duke_n of_o juilliers_n his_o uncle_n be_v go_v those_o seven_o man_n send_v certain_a deputy_n of_o quality_n unto_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n to_o require_v his_o aid_n and_o protection_n against_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n in_o regard_n whereof_o they_o offer_v he_o all_o duty_n of_o homage_n and_o â—…ealty_n the_o earl_n be_v glad_a to_o win_v such_o a_o town_n and_o country_n without_o strikiâ—…g_a stroke_n and_o therewithal_o subdue_v his_o enemy_n with_o little_a labour_n he_o come_v about_o whitsuntide_n to_o wandrichom_n where_o he_o be_v receive_v and_o feast_v in_o the_o castle_n and_o acknowledge_v for_o lord_n of_o arckel_n confirm_v and_o ratify_v theâ—…r_a privilege_n as_o well_o old_a as_o new_a from_o thence_o he_o go_v to_o gorrichom_n and_o into_o the_o castle_n and_o into_o leederdam_n where_o he_o be_v likewise_o receive_v for_o lord_n of_o arckel_n and_o general_o invest_v in_o all_o the_o country_n the_o lord_n of_o aspren_n hear_v that_o the_o earl_n be_v at_o gorrichom_n come_v to_o meet_v he_o near_o unto_o leederdam_n do_v he_o all_o honour_n and_o reverence_n and_o see_v conrard_n john_n holland_n arnold_n and_o gerard_n van_fw-mi haerlaer_n brother_n ambrose_n woutsersen_n &_o john_n van_n donck_n who_o the_o earl_n have_v new_o make_v knight_n with_o their_o collar_n of_o gold_n wonder_v much_o he_o say_v my_o lord_n beware_v of_o these_o new_a knight_n for_o what_o they_o have_v do_v this_o day_n unto_o their_o lord_n they_o may_v do_v to_o morrow_n unto_o you_o the_o earl_n smile_v make_v much_o of_o he_o raise_v he_o up_o under_o the_o arm_n he_o lead_v he_o to_o his_o lodging_n where_o have_v feast_v he_o he_o return_v into_o holland_n the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n and_o his_o son_n devise_v by_o what_o mean_v they_o may_v recover_v their_o inheritance_n the_o earl_n to_o preserve_v it_o send_v philip_n van_fw-mi dorp_n a_o knight_n with_o 500_o man_n to_o guard_n gorrichom_n the_o young_a lord_n of_o arckel_n have_v with_o the_o help_n of_o his_o friend_n gather_v some_o man_n together_o come_v in_o the_o end_n of_o harvest_n and_o attempt_v to_o pass_v the_o wall_n of_o gorrichom_n near_o unto_o a_o tower_n call_v the_o tower_n robert_n by_o scalado_n scaladoe_n which_o have_v effect_v those_o of_o the_o guard_n hear_v that_o it_o be_v their_o young_a lord_n leave_v the_o rampart_n flee_v here_o and_o there_o this_o young_a nobleman_n pass_v on_o break_v open_v the_o gate_n on_o the_o east_n side_n and_o draw_v in_o his_o man_n with_o their_o colour_n fly_v make_v great_a and_o fearful_a cry_n the_o burgess_n that_o be_v affect_v unto_o he_o turn_v present_o on_o his_o side_n and_o in_o this_o enterprise_n there_o be_v not_o any_o man_n hurt_n but_o henry_n vander-streat_n that_o be_v slay_v at_o the_o first_o entrance_n the_o next_o day_n didier_n le_fw-mi cocque_fw-mi near_o kinsman_n to_o ambrose_n woutersen_n have_v his_o head_n cut_v off_o the_o rest_n that_o be_v opposite_a to_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n leap_v over_o the_o wall_n escape_v this_o young_a nobleman_n go_v present_o to_o besiege_v the_o castle_n of_o arckell_n arckel_n where_o the_o besiege_v expect_v succour_n from_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n defend_v themselves_o valiant_o the_o earl_n hear_v of_o these_o surprise_v levy_a man_n in_o all_o haste_n and_o go_v to_o besiege_v gorrichom_n chase_v the_o young_a lord_n first_o from_o his_o siege_n and_o force_v he_o to_o retire_v into_o gorrichom_n gorrichom_n the_o earl_n be_v full_o resolve_v to_o force_v this_o town_n call_v all_o the_o gentleman_n of_o his_o province_n and_o seigneury_n and_o require_v they_o of_o vtrecht_n to_o assist_v he_o on_o the_o other_o side_n renold_n duke_n of_o juilliers_n and_o geldres_n a_o man_n of_o a_o turbulent_a spirit_n demand_v earl_n nothing_o more_o than_o some_o occasion_n to_o quarrel_n with_o the_o earl_n who_o he_o send_v to_o defy_v by_o a_o herald_n with_o open_a letter_n as_o he_o have_v presume_v before_o to_o defy_v the_o french_a king_n where_o the_o bishop_n of_o liege_n brother_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n employ_v his_o credit_n happy_o to_o make_v his_o peace_n with_o the_o say_a king_n who_o else_o have_v ruin_v he_o this_o duke_n than_o come_v with_o a_o army_n and_o camp_v not_o far_o from_o the_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n the_o inhabitant_n go_v forth_o in_o the_o night_n &_o draw_v the_o victual_n and_o munition_n which_o he_o have_v bring_v they_o into_o the_o town_n the_o earl_n hear_v of_o the_o duke_n come_v raise_v his_o siege_n and_o go_v and_o plant_v himself_o before_o the_o chapel_n of_o dalem_n upon_o the_o dike_a right_o against_o the_o geldrois_n to_o offer_v they_o battle_n the_o which_o be_v defer_v for_o that_o night_n in_o the_o which_o country_n the_o geldrois_n do_v rise_v and_o retire_v himself_o into_o his_o country_n the_o earl_n see_v he_o go_v go_v to_o continue_v his_o siege_n before_o gorrichom_n and_o after_o that_o he_o have_v well_o furnish_v the_o castle_n of_o arckel_n and_o the_o place_n thereabouts_o he_o return_v into_o his_o country_n a_o while_n after_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n and_o his_o son_n do_v transport_v unto_o duke_n renold_n of_o gelder_n all_o the_o right_a and_o
bâ—…urgongne_n among_o the_o rest_n there_o be_v a_o condition_n that_o she_o may_v not_o marry_v again_o without_o his_o like_n and_o consent_n if_o she_o will_v remain_v lady_n of_o all_o her_o country_n of_o the_o which_o notwithstanding_o the_o duke_n shall_v be_v governor_n it_o happen_v in_o the_o year_n 1432._o that_o the_o lady_n marguerite_n of_o bourgongne_n her_o mother_n send_v she_o by_o some_o gentleman_n goodly_a and_o scotfree_a jewel_n and_o some_o horse_n the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n find_v herself_o bare_a of_o money_n have_v no_o mean_n to_o honour_v her_o mother_n servant_n with_o present_n or_o any_o graâ—…uitie_n be_v destitute_a of_o money_n through_o the_o last_o war_n to_o preserve_v her_o honour_n she_o send_v secret_o to_o the_o vicont_n of_o montfort_n have_v be_v make_v lieutenant_n of_o holland_n by_o she_o before_o entreat_v he_o to_o assist_v she_o with_o a_o certain_a sum_n of_o money_n to_o preserve_v her_o reputation_n with_o those_o gentleman_n who_o her_o mother_n have_v send_v unto_o she_o and_o to_o make_v they_o some_o honest_a present_n according_a to_o their_o quality_n the_o vicont_n excuse_v himself_o say_v that_o he_o have_v spend_v all_o his_o mean_n servant_n in_o her_o service_n during_o the_o war_n the_o say_a lady_n be_v much_o perplex_v and_o trouble_v send_v unto_o a_o other_o by_o who_o she_o be_v deny_v in_o like_a sort_n for_o the_o which_o she_o be_v so_o grieve_v as_o weep_v she_o retire_v herself_o into_o her_o chamber_n complain_v of_o the_o ingratitude_n of_o her_o frieâ—…ds_n and_o servant_n and_o of_o the_o dishonour_n which_o she_o fear_v to_o purchase_v if_o she_o suffer_v her_o mother_n servant_n to_o return_v empty_a hand_v where-upon_o one_o of_o her_o household_n servant_n call_v william_n of_o buy_v see_v his_o mistress_n so_o desolate_a be_v careful_a of_o her_o honour_n and_o pity_v she_o say_v unto_o she_o toâ—…ranc_fw-la â—…ranc_z of_o borsselle_n lieutenant_n of_o zeeland_n and_o acquaint_v he_o with_o your_o present_a necessity_n i_o hope_v he_o will_v do_v you_o some_o good_a the_o say_a lady_n be_v full_a of_o tear_n answer_v he_o how_o he_o be_v one_o of_o our_o enemy_n and_o never_o receive_v any_o good_a nor_o favour_n from_o we_o i_o fear_v he_o will_v refuse_v we_o and_o then_o my_o disgrace_n will_v be_v great_a than_o before_o notwithstanding_o if_o it_o please_v you_o madam_n say_v william_n i_o will_v try_v he_o by_o some_o mean_n i_o fear_v say_v the_o contesse_n we_o shall_v not_o prevail_v yet_o go_v and_o let_v he_o understand_v how_o the_o case_n stand_v and_o tell_v he_o that_o i_o will_v acknowledge_v it_o in_o time_n and_o place_n and_o will_v satisfy_v he_o soon_o william_n go_v into_o zeeland_n and_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o have_v in_o charge_n where-upon_o the_o lord_n of_o brossele_n borsselle_n answer_v he_o tell_v my_o lady_n that_o not_o at_o this_o time_n only_o but_o during_o my_o life_n she_o may_v dispose_v of_o i_o and_o all_o my_o mean_n at_o her_o pleasure_n and_o have_v deliver_v he_o the_o money_n which_o he_o demand_v william_n reâ—…urned_v to_o his_o mistress_n who_o be_v wonderful_o glad_a from_o that_o day_n after_o she_o ever_o hold_v the_o lord_n of_o borsselle_n in_o great_a esteem_n yea_o she_o do_v so_o affect_v he_o as_o she_o desire_v to_o have_v he_o to_o her_o husband_n the_o which_o be_v afterward_o secret_o perform_v in_o her_o chamber_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o her_o servant_n secret_o the_o year_n follow_v this_o secret_a marriage_n be_v diwlge_v and_o spread_v over_o all_o holland_n and_o the_o news_n come_v unto_o duke_n philip_n of_o bourgongne_n be_v then_o at_o the_o war_n in_o france_n with_o the_o king_n of_o england_n who_o leave_v that_o business_n and_o recommend_v his_o army_n to_o his_o captain_n and_o go_v into_o holland_n seem_v not_o to_o know_v any_o thing_n and_o yet_o much_o discontent_v in_o mind_n fear_v that_o by_o this_o marriage_n he_o shall_v be_v exclude_v from_o the_o province_n of_o holland_n henault_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n and_o come_v to_o the_o hage_n in_o july_n where_o afâ—…er_v many_o conference_n and_o treaty_n of_o diverse_a thing_n he_o cause_v bourgongne_n the_o lord_n of_o borsselle_n to_o be_v apprehend_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n his_o wife_n and_o to_o be_v present_o embark_v and_o convey_v to_o ruppelmonde_n in_o flanders_n the_o contesse_n follow_v the_o duke_n where-so-eve_a he_o go_v do_v press_v he_o to_o have_v her_o huâ—…band_n again_o the_o which_o he_o refuse_v unless_o she_o will_v resign_v all_o her_o country_n some_o say_v that_o during_o the_o imprisonment_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o borsselle_n they_o give_v he_o a_o refrigerative_a drink_n other_o have_v speak_v of_o a_o more_o violent_a course_n to_o hinder_v the_o act_n of_o generation_n in_o the_o end_n by_o the_o mean_n of_o frederic_n earl_n of_o maeurs_n he_o be_v set_v at_o liberty_n liberty_n upon_o condition_n that_o the_o contesse_n shall_v resign_v and_o transport_v unto_o the_o say_a duke_n her_o cousin_n all_o her_o country_n of_o henault_n holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n and_o so_o she_o shall_v marry_v the_o say_a lord_n of_o borsselle_n solemn_o and_o enjoy_v he_o quiet_o for_o her_o husband_n provide_v always_o that_o if_o they_o have_v any_o child_n all_o the_o say_a province_n shall_v return_v unto_o they_o moreover_o that_o the_o duke_n shall_v give_v unto_o the_o lord_n of_o borsselle_n for_o he_o and_o he_o for_o ever_o the_o earledom_n of_o osteruant_n and_o to_o the_o say_a lady_n the_o siegneorie_n of_o voorne_n with_o the_o bryel_n the_o island_n of_o zuyâ—…bevelant_n and_o the_o country_n of_o tertolen_a with_o all_o the_o custom_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n by_o this_o accord_n this_o marriage_n etc._n be_v confirm_v and_o the_o siegnior_n of_o borsselle_n make_v earl_n of_o osteruant_n soon_o after_o the_o duke_n with_o the_o contesse_n and_o her_o husband_n go_v into_o the_o country_n of_o holland_n henault_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n whereof_o she_o give_v he_o real_a possession_n in_o the_o chief_a town_n thereof_o then_o the_o duke_n hold_v his_o order_n of_o the_o golden_a fleece_n whereof_o he_o be_v founder_n at_o the_o hage_n and_o among_o other_o he_o make_v the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n one_o of_o his_o knight_n in_o the_o year_n 1436._o on_o s._n denis_n eve_n die_v this_o princess_n the_o lady_n jaqueline_n in_o the_o castle_n of_o theilinghen_n for_o grief_n to_o see_v herself_o thus_o spoil_v of_o her_o estate_n through_o the_o ambition_n jaqueâ—…ine_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o burgongne_n and_o it_o may_v be_v for_o that_o she_o find_v not_o her_o husband_n as_o he_o have_v be_v before_o his_o imprisonment_n after_o that_o she_o have_v be_v lady_n and_o true_a heir_n of_o the_o earldom_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n henault_n and_o friesland_n in_o great_a trouble_n and_o continual_a vexation_n for_o the_o space_n of_o 19_o year_n she_o die_v at_o the_o age_n of_o 36._o year_n and_o lie_v at_o the_o hage_n in_o the_o chapel_n of_o the_o court_n of_o holland_n the_o most_o renown_a in_o holland_n &_o zeeland_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n be_v jaqueline_n these_o nobleman_n that_o follow_v franc_n of_o borsselle_n earl_n of_o osteruant_n husband_n to_o the_o contesse_n hugh_n of_o lanoy_n lord_n of_o xainte_n lieutenant_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o freezland_n both_o knight_n of_o the_o golden_a fleece_n reynold_n lord_n of_o brederode_n of_o vianen_n and_o ameyden_n barony_n ghysbrecht_n of_o brederode_n provost_n cathedral_n and_o afterwards_o elect_a bishop_n of_o vtrect_n william_n of_o brederode_n their_o uncle_n who_o be_v lieutenant_n to_o the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n in_o holland_n james_n of_o gaesbeeke_n lord_n of_o abcoud_n wyk_n putten_n and_o streyen_n john_n lord_n of_o egmond_n william_n of_o egmond_n his_o brother_n lord_n of_o iselstein_n who_o be_v restore_v by_o john_n of_o bavaria_n and_o afterwards_o confirm_v by_o philip_n duke_n of_o bourgongne_n henry_n lord_n of_o wassenare_n who_o without_o the_o resignation_n which_o he_o make_v unto_o john_n of_o bavaria_n be_v vicont_v of_o leyden_n &_o john_n of_o wassenare_n siegneor_n of_o woorburch_n his_o brother_n henry_n of_o borsselle_n lord_n of_o la_fw-fr vere_n arnold_n lord_n of_o sevenberghe_n &_o of_o hemsted_n in_o zeeland_n john_n lord_n of_o cruyninghen_n henry_n vicont_v of_o montfort_n adrian_n of_o borsselle_n lord_n of_o brigdam_n james_n of_o borsselle_n his_o brother_n william_n lord_n of_o naeldwyk_n &_o of_o wateringhen_n albert_n of_o naeldwick_n his_o brother_n philip_n of_o cortgeen_n rutger_n lord_n of_o boeaslaer_n &_o of_o aspren_n didier_n lord_n of_o henckelom_n lewis_n of_o treslon_n william_n of_o holland_n bastard_n son_n to_o duke_n albert_n to_o who_o duke_n philip_n give_v in_o friesland_n the_o village_n schagen_n baninghen_n &_o harinchuysen_n and_o
a_o army_n the_o duke_n have_v also_o his_o army_n in_o field_n of_o the_o which_o the_o earl_n of_o estampe_n be_v general_a who_o make_v sharp_a war_n against_o the_o ganthois_n in_o the_o which_o they_o be_v sometime_o beat_v and_o do_v sometime_o beat_v the_o duke_n troop_n in_o the_o end_n after_o a_o great_a ruin_n of_o town_n and_o destruction_n of_o the_o country_n of_o flanders_n the_o ganthois_n have_v receive_v a_o great_a defeat_n by_o the_o succour_n which_o the_o hollander_n send_v unto_o the_o duke_n and_o afterward_o a_o other_o where_o there_o be_v slay_v 6000._o of_o they_o upon_o the_o place_n which_o be_v the_o 23._o of_o july_n 1453._o they_o send_v their_o deputy_n the_o 26._o of_o the_o say_a month_n unto_o the_o reâ—…onciled_v duke_n to_o ask_v he_o forgiveness_n in_o the_o name_n of_o all_o the_o people_n and_o the_o 30._o follow_v by_o the_o prayer_n and_o intercession_n of_o some_o nobleman_n both_o clergy_n and_o secular_a they_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o the_o duke_n upon_o certain_a condition_n who_o receive_v they_o into_o grace_n the_o war_n have_v continue_v five_o year_n the_o condition_n of_o this_o reconciliation_n by_o the_o which_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o ganthois_n be_v much_o impair_v and_o the_o duke_n assure_v for_o the_o remainder_n of_o his_o life_n from_o their_o mutiny_n and_o all_o the_o war_n which_o the_o ganthois_n have_v have_v at_o that_o time_n be_v write_v at_o large_a in_o the_o chronicle_n of_o flanders_n at_o that_o time_n adrian_n of_o borsselle_n lord_n of_o brigdam_n duyvelant_n galmeade_n somersdyk_n and_o zuyburch_n marry_v anne_n the_o bastard_n daughter_n of_o duke_n philip_n of_o bourgongne_n by_o who_o he_o have_v one_o son_n call_v cornellis_n who_o die_v young_a and_o two_o daughter_n agnes_n and_o anne_n the_o lord_n of_o brigdam_n be_v then_o great_a chamberlain_n to_o duke_n philip_n and_o afterward_o to_o duke_n charles_n his_o son_n the_o 4._o of_o march_n 1455._o die_v rodoph_n of_o diephont_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n have_v govern_v his_o vtrecht_n bishopric_n about_o 23._o year_n after_o who_o death_n duke_n philip_n send_v cont_n john_n of_o nassau_n to_o the_o chapter_n of_o vtrecht_n entreat_v they_o to_o choose_v his_o bastard_n son_n the_o bishop_n of_o teroane_n arnold_n duke_n of_o geldres_n come_v in_o person_n to_o sue_v for_o stephen_n of_o bavaria_n chanoine_n of_o cologne_n the_o chapter_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o the_o entreaty_n of_o two_o mighty_a prince_n nor_o bishopric_n of_o these_o two_o competitor_n choose_v ghysbrecht_n of_o brederod_n their_o provost_n cathedral_n a_o wise_a and_o a_o virtuous_a man_n this_o election_n be_v make_v joint_o by_o they_o all_o except_o gerard_n vanden_fw-mi massche_n &_o john_n of_o wittenhurst_n chanoins_n who_o give_v their_o voice_n to_o stephen_n of_o bavaria_n yet_o see_v all_o the_o rest_n be_v of_o one_o mind_n they_o yield_v and_o consent_v to_o their_o election_n this_o election_n do_v not_o much_o please_v they_o of_o the_o cabillautin_n faction_n in_o holland_n for_o vtrecht_n that_o those_o of_o brederode_n be_v of_o the_o hoekin_n seek_v all_o mean_n to_o hinder_v it_o and_o send_v some_o of_o the_o chief_a among_o they_o to_o brussels_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n give_v he_o to_o understand_v that_o if_o this_o election_n be_v of_o force_n and_o that_o ghysbrecht_n of_o brederode_n remain_v absolute_a bishop_n he_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o loose_v his_o earldom_n of_o holland_n if_o he_o do_v not_o prevent_v it_o by_o his_o wisdom_n for_o that_o say_v they_o renowld_a lord_n of_o brederode_n his_o brother_n will_v with_o his_o aid_n attempt_v to_o conquer_v it_o under_o a_o colour_n that_o he_o vaunt_v himself_o to_o be_v issue_v from_o the_o ancient_a and_o first_o earl_n of_o holland_n have_v already_o purchase_v many_o friend_n in_o the_o diocese_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o in_o east_n friesland_n by_o who_o favour_n he_o may_v easy_o seize_v upon_o the_o country_n the_o duke_n give_v ear_n to_o these_o false_a report_n believe_v they_o although_o that_o the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n be_v well_o know_v to_o be_v a_o mild_a and_o quiet_a man_n who_o will_v never_o have_v brederode_n entertain_v such_o a_o thought_n have_v make_v it_o sufficient_o know_v unto_o his_o prince_n with_o what_o loyalty_n he_o have_v serve_v he_o in_o his_o last_o war_n against_o the_o ganthois_n upon_o these_o advertisement_n the_o duke_n send_v the_o bishop_n of_o arras_n to_o the_o pope_n to_o press_v he_o to_o have_v the_o provision_n of_o this_o bishopric_n of_o vtrecht_n for_o david_n his_o bastard_n for_o who_o alphonso_n king_n of_o arrâ—…gon_n do_v also_o solicit_v ghysbrecht_n the_o elect_a bishop_n have_v also_o send_v his_o ambassador_n to_o desire_v confirmation_n thereof_o who_o the_o pope_n hold_v in_o suspense_n yet_o receive_v his_o force_n annuat_fw-la or_o first_o fruit_n which_o be_v 4000_o ducat_n but_o he_o make_v they_o no_o other_o dispatch_n while_o that_o these_o ambassador_n be_v at_o rome_n the_o duke_n and_o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n his_o son_n come_v into_o holland_n be_v resolve_v to_o install_v david_n bastard_n of_o bourgongne_n in_o the_o bishopric_n of_o vtrecht_n by_o force_n be_v at_o the_o hage_n the_o duke_n keep_v open_a court_n &_o do_v solemnize_v the_o order_n of_o the_o golden_a fleece_n of_o the_o which_o he_o create_v 26._o knight_n himself_o make_v the_o 27._o the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n mean_v to_o come_v unto_o this_o feast_n but_o have_v some_o other_o let_v he_o go_v not_o the_o which_o be_v happy_a for_o he_o for_o his_o enemy_n have_v lay_v two_o ambush_n in_o several_a place_n to_o kill_v he_o but_o his_o stay_n disappoint_v they_o another_o time_n be_v come_v unexpected_a to_o the_o duke_n court_n at_o the_o hage_n his_o adversary_n lay_v three_o ambuscado_n more_o for_o he_o with_o 500_o man_n but_o he_o depart_v sudden_o and_o so_o well_o accompany_v as_o they_o dare_v not_o attempt_v any_o thing_n return_v safe_a to_o vtrecht_n to_o his_o brother_n that_o be_v choose_v bishop_n those_o of_o vtrecht_n hear_v that_o the_o duke_n mean_v to_o bring_v his_o base_a son_n into_o the_o bishoprik_n by_o force_n send_v he_o word_n that_o their_o previledge_n and_o ecclesiastical_a order_n do_v not_o admit_v a_o bastard_n to_o that_o dignity_n the_o duke_n to_o avoid_v and_o make_v frustrate_v that_o objection_n obtain_v a_o dispensation_n from_o the_o pope_n for_o his_o bastardise_n make_v he_o legitimate_a those_o of_o vtrecht_n be_v discontent_v fortify_v themselves_o with_o man_n and_o with_o all_o thing_n necessary_a to_o resist_v any_o attempt_n notwithstanding_o in_o despite_n of_o they_o and_o vtrecht_n those_o of_o the_o house_n of_o brederode_n have_v obtain_v from_o the_o pope_n provision_n of_o the_o say_a bishopric_n for_o david_n his_o bastard_n he_o force_v gysbrecht_n that_o be_v choose_v bishop_n to_o compound_v with_o he_o and_o to_o yield_v up_o his_o bishoprik_v to_o david_n upon_o condition_n that_o he_o shall_v remain_v provost_n cathedral_n and_o provost_n of_o oudt_n minster_n in_o vtrecht_n and_o provost_n of_o donas_fw-la in_o bruges_n and_o that_o yearly_a during_o his_o life_n he_o shall_v have_v a_o annual_a pension_n of_o 4200._o florin_n of_o gold_n out_o of_o the_o bishopric_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o for_o the_o charge_n he_o have_v be_v at_o by_o reason_n of_o his_o election_n 50000._o lion_n of_o gold_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o which_o condition_n the_o duke_n of_o cleves_n stand_v bind_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o burgongne_n who_o by_o reason_n of_o this_o accord_n enter_v with_o his_o base_a son_n david_n into_o the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o put_v he_o in_o possession_n but_o those_o of_o deventer_n and_o other_o town_n of_o the_o country_n of_o oueryssel_n which_o be_v the_o high_a diocese_n of_o vtrecht_n oppose_v themselves_o and_o will_v not_o acknowledge_v david_n for_o their_o prince_n &_o pastor_n until_o the_o duke_n besiege_v deventer_n force_v they_o thereunto_o while_o that_o the_o duke_n hold_v the_o say_a town_n of_o deventer_n besiege_v lewis_n dauphin_n of_o france_n fall_v in_o disgrace_n with_o king_n charles_n the_o 7._o his_o father_n be_v much_o perplex_v and_o doubtful_a for_o a_o time_n whether_o he_o shall_v retire_v himself_o to_o the_o king_n of_o bourgongne_n england_n or_o not_o but_o he_o think_v it_o best_a to_o go_v unto_o his_o cousin_a duke_n philippe_n of_o bourgongne_n take_v his_o way_n towards_o brussels_n with_o a_o small_a train_n which_o make_v the_o duke_n yield_v to_o a_o composition_n sudden_o with_o they_o of_o deventer_n that_o he_o may_v go_v and_o receive_v he_o this_o prince_n be_v so_o honourable_o entertain_v feast_v and_o treat_v as_o he_o remain_v five_o year_n in_o the_o duke_n court_n until_o the_o death_n of_o the_o king_n his_o father_n have_v a_o
estate_n and_o train_n appoint_v he_o as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v the_o duke_n own_o son_n in_o the_o year_n 1460._o die_v the_o say_v french_a king_n charles_n the_o seven_o call_v the_o gentle_a the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n be_v advertise_v thereof_o assemble_v all_o his_o baron_n and_o france_n chief_a nobility_n to_o conduct_n lewis_n dauphin_n of_o france_n and_o to_o see_v he_o take_v possession_n as_o the_o elder_a son_n of_o the_o decease_a king_n of_o the_o realm_n and_o crown_n of_o france_n the_o king_n be_v crown_v by_o the_o help_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n be_v desirous_a to_o show_v himself_o thankful_a for_o so_o great_a a_o service_n have_v as_o it_o be_v lead_v he_o by_o the_o hand_n unto_o the_o crown_n give_v he_o great_a thanks_n and_o to_o recompense_v he_o in_o some_o sort_n he_o give_v unto_o bourgongne_n the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n his_o son_n certain_a town_n and_o castell_n in_o france_n with_o a_o yearly_a pension_n the_o king_n will_v have_v make_v a_o exchange_n with_o the_o duke_n of_o some_o town_n but_o they_o can_v not_o agree_v so_o as_o many_o year_n after_o the_o king_n discover_v a_o spleen_n and_o dislike_n which_o he_o have_v conceive_v against_o the_o duke_n and_o that_o before_o he_o have_v confirm_v the_o donation_n make_v unto_o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n of_o the_o say_a town_n and_o castell_n the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n beside_o his_o seigneury_n of_o bethune_n chasteau-bellain_a archel_n putten_n streyen_n and_o the_o country_n of_o goyelandt_n receive_v in_o the_o year_n 1461._o by_o charolois_n adrian_n of_o borselle_n his_o atorney_n in_o that_o behalf_n the_o possession_n of_o the_o moeity_n of_o the_o seigneury_n town_n and_o castle_n of_o aspren_n by_o reason_n of_o a_o certain_a murder_n commit_v by_o one_o william_n van_fw-mi buren_n upon_o rutger_n of_o boetselaer_n lord_n of_o the_o other_o moeity_n and_o in_o the_o year_n 1462._o the_o say_a earl_n be_v receive_v lord_n of_o the_o town_n of_o henkelom_n be_v but_o a_o 1462._o quarter_n of_o a_o league_n from_o aspren_n by_o the_o forfeiture_n of_o john_n of_o henkelom_n and_o otto_n his_o son_n who_o in_o the_o end_n do_v resign_v it_o unto_o he_o by_o agreement_n and_o so_o this_o signory_n of_o henkelom_n return_v to_o that_o of_o arckel_n from_o whence_o it_o issue_v at_o the_o first_o at_o that_o time_n there_o fall_v out_o great_a trouble_n in_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n court_n for_o the_o cause_n which_o follow_v john_n lord_n of_o croy_n have_v in_o his_o youth_n breed_v up_o a_o poor_a boy_n in_o his_o house_n name_v john_n of_o koestein_n who_o he_o advance_v to_o be_v first_o a_o assistant_n and_o then_o a_o groom_n be_v of_o the_o duke_n chamber_n who_o carry_v himself_o so_o loyal_o and_o virtuous_o as_o the_o duke_n esteem_v he_o very_o much_o give_v he_o great_a mean_n and_o have_v make_v he_o knight_n he_o be_v his_o taster_n for_o his_o drink_n by_o which_o advancement_n both_o in_o good_n and_o honour_n he_o grow_v so_o proud_a and_o arrogant_a as_o he_o begin_v to_o contemn_v other_o yea_o baron_n so_o gracious_a he_o be_v in_o the_o duke_n his_o master_n favour_n as_o he_o seem_v to_o be_v the_o only_a man_n to_o manage_v his_o most_o important_a affair_n at_o the_o same_o season_n john_n of_o croy_n and_o john_n of_o lanoy_n governor_n of_o holland_n conceive_v a_o secret_a hatred_n against_o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n the_o duke_n son_n their_o prince_n for_o that_o he_o have_v obtain_v of_o his_o father_n the_o country_n of_o arckel_n the_o which_o the_o duke_n have_v give_v a_o little_a before_o unto_o the_o say_a lord_n of_o lanoy_n and_o the_o government_n of_o namur_n and_o boulenois_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o croy_n who_o have_v enjoy_v it_o many_o year_n for_o which_o gift_n the_o earl_n have_v grow_v in_o hatred_n of_o these_o two_o nobleman_n who_o notwithstanding_o do_v whole_o govern_v and_o possess_v the_o duke_n person_n who_o by_o their_o mean_n show_v his_o son_n the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n no_o good_a countenance_n the_o earl_n find_v it_o leave_v the_o duke_n his_o father_n court_n and_o retire_a himself_o into_o holland_n hope_v that_o this_o dislike_n will_v pass_v and_o die_v some_o of_o the_o chief_a nobleman_n of_o brabant_n and_o flanders_n come_v unto_o he_o and_o furnish_v he_o with_o all_o that_o he_o have_v need_n of_o these_o two_o nobleman_n of_o croy_n and_o lanoy_n full_a of_o spite_n to_o see_v his_o train_n so_o great_a charolois_n and_o the_o chief_a nobleman_n run_v after_o he_o consult_v for_o the_o better_a maintenance_n of_o themselves_o how_o they_o may_v supplant_v and_o ruin_v the_o earl_n the_o which_o they_o do_v impart_v unto_o john_n of_o koestein_n who_o fear_v likewise_o to_o be_v disgrace_v and_o put_v from_o his_o office_n after_o the_o duke_n death_n be_v also_o whole_o bind_v unto_o the_o lord_n of_o croy_n for_o his_o advancement_n give_v â—…are_v willing_o unto_o they_o and_o take_v the_o charge_n upon_o he_o corrupt_v a_o poor_a young_a brother_n a_o bourguignon_fw-fr with_o the_o promise_n of_o a_o great_a sum_n of_o money_n and_o send_v he_o into_o piedmont_n to_o buy_v poison_n descouring_n unto_o he_o to_o he_o what_o end_n it_o be_v this_o gentleman_n call_v john_n d'iuy_a have_v perform_v his_o voyage_n and_o bring_v this_o poison_n to_o koestein_n demand_v that_o which_o he_o have_v promise_v he_o the_o which_o he_o not_o only_o refuse_v to_o pay_v he_o but_o also_o abuse_v he_o with_o injurious_a word_n â—…iuy_a discontent_v at_o this_o answer_n complain_v to_o a_o other_o gentleman_n of_o bourgongne_n call_v arguenbant_n and_o discover_v unto_o he_o the_o whole_a secret_n this_o arguenbant_n be_v wonderful_o amaze_v advise_v juy_n to_o go_v speedy_o and_o discover_v the_o whole_a truth_n of_o this_o matter_n unto_o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n say_v that_o if_o he_o go_v not_o he_o himself_o will_v go_v and_o accuse_v he_o john_n of_o juy_n without_o any_o far_a stay_n go_v unto_o the_o earl_n and_o cast_v earl_n himself_o on_o his_o knee_n before_o he_o he_o beseech_v he_o humble_o to_o pardon_v he_o the_o offence_n which_o he_o will_v reveal_v unto_o he_o and_o then_o lay_v open_v the_o whole_a truth_n of_o the_o matter_n the_o earl_n be_v much_o amaze_v thereat_o go_v present_o to_o the_o duke_n his_o father_n to_o descover_v unto_o he_o all_o that_o he_o have_v hear_v of_o this_o villainous_a practice_n crave_v justice_n of_o the_o author_n thereof_o name_v john_n of_o koestein_n the_o duke_n have_v promise_v to_o do_v he_o justice_n the_o earl_n go_v unto_o his_o lodging_n command_a john_n of_o juy_n to_o go_v unto_o rupelmond_n and_o to_o attend_v he_o there_o as_o he_o do_v the_o next_o day_n morning_n john_n of_o koestein_n be_v a_o hunt_n in_o the_o park_n at_o brussels_n the_o duke_n call_v he_o command_v he_o to_o go_v with_o the_o lord_n of_o aussy_n and_o creveceur_n to_o ruppelmond_n to_o make_v answer_n to_o a_o gentleman_n that_o do_v great_o tax_v his_o honour_n koestein_n answer_v he_o proud_o after_o his_o accustom_a manner_n that_o he_o fear_v no_o man_n live_v whereupon_o he_o pull_v on_o his_o boot_n and_o go_v to_o horseback_n with_o five_o servant_n and_o so_o go_v to_o the_o lord_n of_o aussy_n who_o he_o find_v on_o horseback_n with_o the_o lord_n of_o crevecaeur_n with_o fifteen_o or_o sixteen_o archer_n of_o the_o duke_n guard_n be_v come_v to_o ruppelmond_n soon_o after_o arrive_v anthony_n bastard_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o bishop_n of_o tournay_n with_o the_o lord_n of_o croy_n and_o goulx_n the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n come_v also_o and_o cause_v koestein_n to_o be_v put_v into_o a_o tower_n of_o the_o which_o he_o himself_o keep_v the_o key_n so_o as_o no_o man_n prison_n may_v speak_v unto_o he_o but_o in_o his_o presence_n these_o four_o nobleman_n make_v the_o process_n of_o the_o say_v koestein_n after_o that_o he_o have_v be_v confront_v with_o john_n of_o juy_n declare_v he_o guilty_a and_o condemn_v he_o to_o loose_v his_o head_n and_o his_o body_n to_o be_v cut_v in_o four_o head_n quarter_n be_v bring_v to_o the_o place_n of_o execution_n which_o be_v upon_o one_o of_o the_o high_a tower_n of_o the_o castle_n he_o disire_v to_o speak_v with_o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n who_o go_v unto_o he_o and_o hear_v he_o long_o in_o secret_a which_o make_v they_o presume_v that_o he_o accuse_v some_o one_o namely_o the_o say_a lord_n of_o croy_n and_o lanoy_n the_o which_o the_o earl_n dissemble_v he_o entreat_v that_o his_o body_n may_v not_o be_v quarter_v the_o which_o be_v grant_v he_o he_o lose_v his_o head_n this_o do_v john_n of_o juy_n be_v call_v of_o who_o the_o earl_n demand_v if_o koestein_n have_v keep_v his_o
not_o of_o a_o long_a time_n end_v he_o have_v also_o some_o controversy_n with_o the_o island_n of_o amelande_n in_o friesland_n refuse_v to_o pay_v the_o tribute_n which_o they_o do_v owe_v unto_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n unto_o who_o the_o duke_n do_v send_v gerard_n ensem_fw-la a_o famous_a man_n bear_v at_o enchuysen_n who_o be_v well_o receive_v by_o the_o state_n of_o the_o country_n send_v unto_o the_o duke_n the_o abbot_n of_o lidlum_n staverea_n and_o florencampe_v with_o some_o of_o their_o noble_n and_o deputy_n of_o town_n to_o the_o hage_n and_o there_o accord_v with_o he_o the_o which_o be_v do_v and_o the_o trouble_v end_v by_o the_o wisdom_n of_o these_o deputy_n who_o be_v mediator_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n and_o the_o commons_o of_o friesland_n in_o those_o time_n the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o ghysbrecht_n his_o brother_n provost_n cathedral_n of_o vtrecht_n be_v in_o great_a credit_n with_o vtrecht_n the_o bishop_n and_o govern_v the_o whole_a city_n so_o as_o by_o their_o mean_n the_o bishop_n do_v what_o he_o will_v with_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n renew_v the_o magistrate_n of_o the_o town_n contrary_a to_o their_o previledge_n the_o which_o have_v renew_v he_o send_v for_o they_o all_o into_o his_o chamber_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o two_o brethren_n of_o brederode_n and_o of_o reynier_n his_o councillor_n and_o say_v unto_o they_o that_o his_o intent_n be_v that_o if_o happy_o in_o the_o administration_n of_o their_o charge_n under_o his_o obedience_n there_o happen_v any_o difficulty_n they_o shall_v have_v recourse_n unto_o those_o two_o lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o that_o without_o any_o opposition_n they_o shall_v do_v what_o they_o command_v which_o they_o promise_v to_o do_v in_o the_o year_n 1470._o those_o who_o the_o two_o brethren_n of_o brederode_n and_o their_o ally_n accuse_v have_v of_o a_o long_a time_n banish_v out_o of_o vtrecht_n seek_v to_o be_v revenge_v and_o to_o be_v restore_v to_o the_o town_n make_v many_o false_a report_n unto_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n and_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n against_o they_o the_o which_o be_v light_o believe_v especial_o in_o that_o which_o concern_v the_o person_n of_o the_o say_a bishop_n who_o they_o have_v give_v to_o understand_v that_o the_o say_a lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o his_o partisan_n have_v conspire_v to_o expel_v he_o and_o to_o restore_v the_o provost_n cathedral_n his_o brother_n who_o have_v be_v former_o choose_v but_o although_o these_o two_o brother_n be_v exceed_o well_o belove_v in_o the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o throughout_o the_o whole_a country_n yet_o this_o practice_n be_v manage_v so_o secret_o as_o they_o can_v not_o discover_v any_o thing_n until_o the_o mischief_n fall_v upon_o they_o in_o the_o meantime_n the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n be_v send_v by_o the_o superintendente_n of_o the_o town_n and_o country_n of_o vtrecht_n to_o treat_v of_o some_o business_n with_o their_o bishop_n be_v come_v to_o the_o town_n of_o wyke_n to_o the_o bishop_n palace_n not_o doubt_v any_o thing_n he_o be_v apprehend_v as_o a_o prisoner_n with_o five_o of_o his_o base_a son_n that_o be_v walrad_n drossort_n of_o hagenstein_n renold_n bailiff_n of_o vosholl_n henry_n hans_n and_o john_n the_o young_a this_o do_v bishop_n the_o bishop_n go_v to_o vtrecht_n and_o seize_v the_o same_o day_n of_o ghysbercht_v his_o brother_n who_o he_o carry_v likewise_o to_o wyke_n release_n four_o of_o his_o bastard_n and_o retain_v only_a walrad_n the_o enemy_n of_o these_o lord_n of_o brederode_n give_v it_o out_o general_o that_o they_o be_v traitor_n and_o that_o if_o the_o bishop_n have_v not_o commit_v they_o to_o prison_n within_o three_o day_n they_o have_v expel_v he_o his_o bishopric_n the_o which_o they_o speak_v the_o more_o to_o incense_v the_o bishop_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n against_o they_o but_o they_o be_v hold_v to_o be_v their_o breberode_n own_o practice_n to_o have_v some_o colour_n to_o ruin_v this_o house_n of_o brederode_n by_o these_o slanderous_a and_o false_a report_n for_o what_o colour_n or_o likelehood_n be_v there_o that_o these_o two_o brethren_n who_o know_v they_o have_v private_a enemy_n within_o the_o country_n will_v have_v attemp_v any_o thing_n against_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n for_o what_o touch_v the_o bishop_n touch_v he_o who_o they_o know_v to_o be_v mighty_a who_o have_v even_o new_o force_v the_o french_a king_n and_o ruin_v the_o liegeois_n who_o be_v ten_o time_n as_o powerful_a as_o all_o those_o of_o the_o house_n of_o brederode_n and_o their_o ally_n without_o doubt_n there_o be_v no_o reason_n to_o believe_v it_o they_o must_v then_o pick_v some_o quarrel_n against_o they_o to_o ruin_v they_o information_n be_v seek_v for_o in_o all_o place_n at_o the_o bishop_n charge_n to_o ruin_v they_o the_o bishop_n do_v also_o cast_v into_o prison_n john_n of_o amerongen_n bailiff_n of_o vtrecht_n he_o will_v also_o willing_o have_v lay_v hold_n of_o the_o vicont_n of_o montfort_n but_o he_o retire_v himself_o walrad_n bastard_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n be_v torture_v have_v it_o give_v he_o torture_n four_o time_n most_o cruel_o but_o he_o will_v never_o confess_v any_o thing_n of_o that_o which_o they_o demand_v persist_v still_o in_o the_o negative_a they_o do_v also_o put_v john_n of_o amerongen_n to_o the_o rack_n upon_o the_o like_a interrogatory_n who_o confess_v something_o with_o the_o torment_n who_o confession_n be_v send_v to_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n who_o grow_v into_o such_o great_a anger_n and_o choler_n as_o he_o will_v not_o any_o more_o hear_v nor_o see_v the_o lady_n torture_v yolante_n wife_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n who_o by_o the_o intercession_n of_o the_o lady_n isabella_n of_o portugal_n the_o duke_n mother_n and_o some_o nobleman_n be_v a_o suitor_n unto_o he_o that_o it_o will_v please_v he_o to_o take_v some_o knowledge_n of_o her_o husband_n cause_n and_o that_o be_v a_o noble_a knight_n of_o the_o golden_a fleece_n his_o process_n may_v be_v adjudge_v and_o end_v by_o other_o knight_n and_o his_o noble_a peer_n and_o according_a to_o the_o article_n of_o the_o say_a order_n the_o which_o be_v deny_v she_o whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o they_o begin_v betimes_o to_o infringe_v they_o and_o make_v way_n for_o the_o spaniard_n who_o have_v break_v they_o since_o walrad_n bastard_n of_o brederode_n have_v be_v so_o cruel_o torture_v yet_o confess_v nothing_o prison_n nine_o week_n after_o his_o imprisonment_n he_o find_v mean_n to_o escape_v the_o which_o do_v so_o vex_v the_o bishop_n and_o his_o council_n as_o without_o any_o respect_n to_o the_o rank_n or_o age_n of_o the_o say_a lord_n of_o brederode_n they_o condemn_v he_o to_o have_v the_o extraordinary_a rack_n to_o force_v that_o from_o his_o own_o mouth_n which_o his_o bastard_n will_v not_o confess_v and_o which_o the_o bailiff_n of_o vtrecht_n through_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o torture_n have_v but_o partly_o confess_v four_o man_n of_o account_n go_v unto_o the_o prison_n to_o the_o affore_o say_a lord_n of_o brederode_n whereof_o the_o one_o be_v marshal_n to_o the_o duke_n who_o have_v certain_a article_n write_v the_o which_o he_o read_v unto_o he_o say_v that_o walrad_v his_o bastard_n and_o john_n of_o amerongen_n have_v confess_v they_o and_o upon_o this_o confession_n suffer_v death_n by_o the_o sword_n and_o that_o he_o must_v confess_v they_o in_o like_a sort_n and_o in_o so_o do_v he_o shall_v have_v grace_n the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n answer_v resolutlie_v that_o he_o can_v not_o say_v any_o thing_n to_o those_o article_n and_o that_o if_o walrad_n and_o amerongen_n have_v confess_v they_o they_o shall_v have_v be_v confront_v with_o he_o before_o their_o death_n these_o four_o commissioner_n judge_n rack_n pick_v out_o to_o seek_v the_o ruin_n of_o this_o poor_a noble_a gentleman_n not_o content_a with_o this_o answer_n cause_v he_o to_o be_v lay_v upon_o the_o rack_n stretch_v he_o in_o such_o sort_n thrice_o together_o as_o at_o every_o time_n they_o be_v force_v to_o take_v he_o of_o think_v he_o have_v be_v dead_a be_v somewhat_o reviue_v he_o say_v unto_o they_o you_o may_v cause_v i_o to_o die_v in_o this_o marterdome_n but_o you_o can_v never_o force_v i_o to_o say_v any_o thing_n but_o the_o truth_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n hear_v what_o have_v be_v do_v unto_o he_o for_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o order_n make_v great_a complaint_n unto_o he_o have_v see_v his_o confession_n and_o denial_n he_o appoint_v that_o his_o process_n shall_v be_v view_v and_o examine_v by_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o order_n and_o he_o himself_o hear_v verbal_o in_o his_o defence_n there_o be_v therefore_o send_v peer_n john_n of_o berghes_n knight_n and_o john_n halewyn_n conseller_n
to_o depart_v without_o any_o further_a harm_n the_o duke_n be_v advertise_v that_o the_o king_n come_v to_o assail_v he_o levy_v a_o great_a number_n of_o man_n give_v they_o half_o a_o pay_n to_o have_v they_o ready_a at_o all_o hour_n muster_v they_o every_o month_n and_o yet_o never_o employ_v they_o but_o grow_v weary_a of_o this_o charge_n he_o cassierd_v they_o cast_v away_o all_o fear_n and_o go_v into_o holland_n to_o spend_v sometime_n leave_v no_o garrison_n in_o the_o fronter_v town_n be_v there_o he_o be_v advertise_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o bourbon_n that_o short_o the_o king_n will_v make_v war_n against_o he_o both_o in_o bourgongne_n and_o in_o piccardie_n where_o as_o he_o have_v great_a intelligence_n whereat_o be_v amaze_v he_o go_v present_o to_o hesdin_n whereas_o he_o begin_v to_o enter_v into_o â—…elousie_n of_o the_o practice_n they_o have_v in_o his_o town_n yet_o he_o be_v something_o long_o before_o he_o can_v arm_v and_o at_o the_o same_o instant_a baldwyn_n of_o bourgongne_n his_o bastard_n brother_n and_o some_o of_o his_o household_n servant_n leave_v he_o go_v to_o serve_v the_o french_a king_n this_o do_v amaze_v he_o more_o fear_v it_o have_v be_v of_o some_o great_a consequence_n for_o at_o that_o time_n the_o constable_n put_v saint_n quentin_n duke_n into_o the_o king_n hand_n amiens_n yield_v by_o his_o own_o fault_n for_o that_o he_o will_v not_o enter_v into_o it_o be_v send_v for_o from_o dourlan_n from_o dourlan_n he_o retire_v to_o arras_n fear_v the_o like_a inconvenience_n these_o two_o chief_a town_n of_o amiens_n and_o saint_n quentin_n be_v yield_v there_o be_v a_o other_o practice_n the_o constable_n labour_v to_o make_v a_o marriage_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n of_o guienne_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n daughter_n say_v that_o otherwise_o he_o be_v not_o likely_a to_o have_v any_o end_n of_o the_o war_n the_o duke_n receive_v this_o answer_n know_v well_o that_o the_o constable_n do_v not_o love_v he_o and_o that_o he_o be_v the_o chief_a instrument_n of_o this_o war_n whereupon_o the_o duke_n grow_v to_o hate_v he_o in_o such_o sort_n as_o he_o never_o leave_v until_o he_o have_v ruin_v and_o bring_v he_o to_o his_o end_n fifteen_o day_n after_o the_o yield_a up_o of_o amiens_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n go_v to_o field_n near_o unto_o arras_n and_o notwithstanding_o any_o resistance_n have_v past_o the_o river_n of_o some_o at_o pygneur_n where_o he_o do_v beat_v the_o king_n archer_n he_o go_v and_o lodge_v about_o amiens_n where_o he_o make_v three_o camp_n say_v that_o he_o will_v see_v if_o the_o king_n will_v amiens_n come_v and_o fight_v with_o he_o and_o in_o the_o end_n he_o approach_v so_o near_o to_o it_o as_o his_o cannon_n shoot_v at_o random_n into_o the_o town_n and_o over_o it_o where_o he_o lie_v in_o camp_n about_o six_o week_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o duke_n write_v six_o line_n unto_o the_o king_n humble_v himself_o very_a much_o and_o complain_v that_o for_o the_o appetite_n of_o a_o other_o he_o have_v assail_v he_o beeleeve_v that_o if_o his_o majesty_n have_v be_v du_o inform_v of_o all_o thing_n that_o he_o will_v not_o have_v attempt_v it_o the_o king_n have_v read_v these_o line_n be_v very_o joyful_a for_o that_o he_o do_v not_o credit_v his_o intelligence_n much_o and_o beside_o all_o long_a attempt_n be_v tedious_a and_o troublesome_a unto_o he_o have_v send_v a_o answer_n unto_o the_o duke_n there_o be_v a_o small_a truce_n but_o in_o the_o end_n there_o be_v one_o conclude_v for_o a_o whole_a year_n whereat_o the_o constable_n seem_v discontent_v the_o which_o be_v confirm_v both_o army_n duke_n be_v dismiss_v the_o king_n retire_v into_o touraine_n the_o earl_n of_o guienne_n into_o his_o country_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n into_o his_o also_o where_o he_o assemble_v the_o state_n who_o grant_v he_o the_o some_o of_o 120000._o crown_n the_o which_o increase_v above_o 500000._o and_o do_v great_o augment_v the_o number_n of_o his_o warlike_a man_n at_o arm_n the_o duke_n of_o guienne_n do_v still_o press_v the_o marriage_n of_o his_o daughter_n who_o lead_v he_o with_o great_a hope_n as_o he_o do_v all_o other_o that_o demand_v she_o as_o the_o duke_n of_o calabria_n the_o archduke_n daughter_n maximilian_n of_o austria_n son_n to_o the_o emperor_n frederick_n and_o other_o but_o during_o the_o treaty_n of_o this_o great_a and_o noble_a marriage_n with_o the_o duke_n of_o guienne_n there_o be_v still_o some_o new_a enterprise_n make_v by_o he_o against_o the_o king_n his_o brother_n to_o blind_v the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n eye_n during_o all_o those_o dissimulation_n betwixt_o the_o king_n the_o duke_n of_o guienne_n the_o constable_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n intermix_v with_o some_o petty_a war_n betwixt_o the_o french_a and_o the_o bourgongnon_n charles_n duke_n of_o guienne_n brother_n to_o the_o french_a king_n died_z the_o which_o break_v the_o peace_n betwixt_o the_o king_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n have_v be_v arm_n swear_v by_o the_o mean_n of_o peter_n dariole_n chancellor_n of_o france_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o crà an_n but_o the_o king_n hear_v of_o the_o death_n of_o his_o brother_n refuse_v to_o swear_v it_o whereupon_o the_o duke_n to_o recover_v these_o two_o principal_a town_n of_o amiens_n &_o s._n quintin_n enter_v with_o a_o army_n into_o piccardie_n and_o take_v nesle_n roye_n and_o montdidier_n then_o he_o march_v with_o his_o army_n into_o normandy_n think_v to_o take_v beauvois_n in_o beauvoisin_n against_o the_o which_o he_o do_v all_o montdidier_n he_o can_v to_o force_v it_o but_o prevail_v not_o from_o thence_o he_o come_v to_o yew_n and_o saint_n vallery_n both_o which_o be_v yield_v unto_o he_o set_v fire_n of_o all_o the_o quarter_n even_o unto_o the_o gate_n of_o deep_a he_o take_v neufchastell_n which_o he_o cause_v to_o be_v burn_v and_o all_o the_o country_n of_o caux_n at_o the_o least_o the_o great_a part_n even_o unto_o roven_n before_o the_o which_o he_o go_v himself_o in_o person_n it_o be_v a_o usual_a custom_n betwixt_o the_o king_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n ever_o when_o as_o winter_n approach_v to_o make_v a_o truce_n for_o six_o month_n according_a to_o which_o custom_n they_o make_v one_o which_o the_o chancellor_n of_o bourgongne_n with_o his_o adjunct_n do_v negotiate_v bourgongne_n and_o treat_v during_o which_o treaty_n they_o do_v murmur_n on_o both_o side_n against_o the_o earl_n of_o saint_n poll_n the_o king_n and_o the_o chief_a of_o his_o council_n grow_v in_o hatred_n of_o he_o and_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n much_o more_o for_o he_o have_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o take_n of_o amiens_n and_o s._n quintin_n during_o the_o time_n of_o peace_n and_o do_v think_v he_o to_o be_v the_o firebrand_n of_o all_o the_o division_n and_o war_n betwixt_o the_o king_n and_o he_o for_o in_o the_o time_n of_o truce_n he_o entertain_v he_o with_o the_o best_a word_n that_o may_v be_v but_o when_o the_o war_n party_n begin_v he_o be_v his_o capital_a enemy_n moreover_o he_o will_v in_o a_o manner_n have_v force_v he_o to_o marry_v his_o daughter_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o guienne_n he_o have_v yet_o a_o other_o cause_n of_o spleen_n against_o he_o for_o whilst_o the_o duke_n be_v before_o amiens_n the_o constable_n make_v a_o road_n into_o henalt_n and_o burn_v the_o castle_n of_o seure_n belong_v unto_o baldwyn_n of_o lanoy_n knight_n of_o the_o order_n of_o the_o golden_a fleece_n for_o it_o be_v not_o then_o the_o manner_n to_o use_v burn_v on_o either_o side_n which_o make_v the_o duke_n to_o set_v fire_n on_o some_o part_n of_o picardy_n and_o normandy_n they_o divise_v therefore_o some_o mean_a to_o be_v rid_v of_o the_o constable_n of_o saint_n poll._n on_o the_o king_n behalf_n there_o be_v a_o overture_n make_v by_o some_o that_o address_v themselves_o to_o some_o serve_v the_o duke_n that_o be_v the_o constable_n enemy_n and_o who_o hate_v he_o no_o less_o than_o their_o master_n every_o one_o exclaym_v on_o he_o as_o the_o author_n of_o the_o war_n then_o they_o begin_v to_o make_v a_o collection_n of_o all_o that_o he_o have_v say_v against_o these_o two_o prince_n they_o examine_v his_o action_n descover_v his_o practice_n and_o seek_v his_o ruin_n all_o that_o year_n during_o the_o truce_n be_v spend_v in_o practice_n against_o the_o constable_n for_o the_o which_o there_o be_v a_o meeting_n appoint_v at_o bovine_n in_o the_o country_n of_o namur_n whether_o come_v for_o the_o king_n the_o lord_n of_o courton_n governor_n of_o lymosin_n and_o john_n hoberge_n constable_n afterwards_o bishop_n of_o eureux_fw-fr and_o for_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n come_v the_o chancellor_n of_o bourgongne_n and_o
army_n into_o the_o town_n after_o that_o the_o soldier_n of_o the_o garrison_n be_v retire_v the_o which_o be_v perform_v and_o the_o archduke_n enter_v in_o good_a order_n and_o triumph_n the_o 6._o of_o september_n pardon_v the_o inhabitant_n and_o remit_v both_o their_o life_n and_o good_n the_o which_o he_o do_v also_o to_o the_o vicont_n of_o montfort_n those_o of_o amersfort_n hear_v of_o the_o yield_a of_o vtrecht_n send_v their_o deputy_n to_o the_o archduke_n unto_o who_o they_o be_v reconcile_v and_o to_o their_o bishop_n who_o they_o conduct_v with_o a_o good_a convoy_n to_o his_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n be_v glad_a to_o be_v restore_v the_o archduke_n appoint_v the_o lord_n of_o iselsteyn_n governor_n there_o for_o he_o with_o 1000_o man_n in_o garrison_n at_o the_o charge_n of_o the_o counâ—…e_n of_o holland_n the_o hollander_n be_v resolve_v to_o keep_v it_o to_o serve_v they_o as_o a_o frontier_n vtrecht_n and_o bulwark_n on_o that_o side_n fortify_v saint_n katherine_n port_n towards_o holland_n and_o place_v some_o man_n there_o in_o garrison_n the_o 1â—…_n of_o october_n the_o archduke_n have_v order_v all_o thing_n in_o those_o quarter_n of_o holland_n and_o vtrecht_n return_v into_o brabant_n for_o that_o the_o bishop_n of_o cambray_n the_o prince_n of_o orange_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o croye_n be_v come_v thither_o to_o advertise_v he_o of_o the_o death_n of_o king_n lewis_n the_o 11._o who_o die_v the_o 13._o of_o august_n the_o same_o year_n 1483._o and_o of_o what_o be_v present_o to_o be_v do_v 1483._o at_o the_o reception_n of_o the_o princess_n of_o austria_n in_o the_o court_n of_o france_n the_o king_n desire_v that_o prince_n philip_n of_o austria_n may_v be_v put_v in_o possession_n of_o the_o estate_n and_o seigneury_n that_o be_v fall_v unto_o he_o by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o duchess_n his_o mother_n where-upon_o those_o of_o gaunt_n bruges_n franc_n and_o ipre_n require_v the_o archduke_n to_o come_v into_o flanders_n to_o satisfy_v the_o king_n will_v touch_v these_o inheritance_n but_o be_v then_o at_o antwerp_n ready_a to_o go_v and_o besiege_v vtrecht_n he_o refer_v it_o to_o his_o return_n this_o siege_n continue_v long_o the_o fleming_n boil_v as_o they_o be_v in_o all_o their_o first_o motion_n very_o violent_a yea_o without_o discretion_n take_v their_o young_a prince_n be_v then_o but_o five_o year_n old_a and_o two_o month_n and_o put_v he_o in_o possession_n of_o the_o say_a county_n and_o of_o all_o the_o town_n in_o the_o province_n appoint_v for_o tutor_n and_o gardien_n the_o earl_n of_o romont_n adolph_n of_o cleves_n earldom_n lord_n of_o ravesteyn_n joo_v of_o la_fw-fr vere_n lord_n of_o groovelt_fw-mi and_o philip_n of_o bourgongne_n lord_n of_o beveron_n joo_v lord_n of_o lalain_n have_v be_v slay_v at_o the_o siege_n of_o vtrecht_n the_o hollander_n entreat_v the_o archduke_n to_o give_v they_o a_o governor_n who_o according_a to_o their_o last_o privilege_n be_v bear_v in_o the_o country_n according_a to_o the_o which_o john_n of_o egmont_n be_v appoint_v the_o prince_n lieutenant_n in_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o west-friseland_n who_o in_o the_o month_n of_o may_n follow_v marry_v magdeline_n of_o wardenburch_n daughter_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o wardenburch_n a_o german_a the_o fleming_n have_v according_o to_o the_o will_n of_o the_o french_a king_n put_v young_a prince_n philip_n of_o austria_n in_o possession_n of_o his_o inheritance_n without_o attend_v the_o archduke_n his_o father_n and_o have_v appoint_v he_o those_o four_o tutor_n to_o govern_v both_o he_o and_o his_o flanders_n country_n during_o his_o minority_n do_v great_o discontent_a the_o archduke_n therewith_o who_o see_v himself_o deprive_v of_o his_o only_a son_n and_o of_o the_o government_n of_o flanders_n hold_v diverse_a counsel_n with_o his_o most_o familiar_n to_o know_v how_o he_o may_v bring_v they_o unto_o reason_n whereunto_o the_o earl_n of_o nassau_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o goesbeeke_n persuade_v he_o most_o with_o such_o as_o have_v be_v expel_v and_o banish_v out_o of_o gaunt_n and_o bruges_n and_o withal_o there_o fall_v out_o a_o quarrel_n betwixt_o the_o fleming_n especial_o they_o of_o bruges_n and_o the_o town_n of_o antwerp_n and_o berghen_n upon_o soom_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o fair_n and_o market_n the_o brugeois_n complain_v that_o their_o town_n lose_v their_o trade_n by_o their_o mean_n whereupon_o the_o fleming_n build_v a_o fort_n upon_o antwerp_n flanders_n side_n at_o cloppesdike_n upon_o the_o river_n of_o escault_n the_o which_o they_o do_v man_n with_o a_o good_a garrison_n and_o artillery_n to_o keep_v the_o ship_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o the_o east-country_n from_o pass_v up_o to_o antwerp_n and_o by_o that_o mean_n to_o hinder_v the_o traffic_n of_o the_o say_a town_n spoil_v oftentimes_o under_o this_o colour_n good_a merchant_n and_o do_v they_o great_a outrage_n those_o of_o antwerp_n on_o the_o other_o side_n do_v furnish_v forth_o some_o few_o ship_n of_o war_n to_o be_v a_o convoie_n for_o merchant_n go_v up_o and_o down_o the_o river_n and_o to_o defend_v they_o from_o the_o pilfery_n of_o the_o fleming_n the_o which_o do_v the_o more_o incense_v brugeois_n the_o archduke_n against_o the_o brugeois_n whereupon_o he_o make_v a_o enterprise_n to_o surprise_v they_o the_o which_o be_v discover_v the_o brugeois_n stand_v so_o upon_o their_o guard_n as_o for_o that_o time_n he_o can_v not_o effect_v any_o thing_n and_o many_o bourgese_n of_o the_o say_a town_n be_v commit_v to_o prison_n be_v suspect_v to_o have_v have_v intelligence_n with_o the_o archduke_n whereof_o eight_o be_v behead_v and_o quarter_v term_v they_o traitor_n the_o which_o do_v incense_v the_o archduke_n the_o more_o against_o they_o in_o the_o same_o year_n after_o easter_n there_o come_v out_o of_o france_n anthony_n of_o bourgongne_n earl_n of_o steenberghen_n bastard_n to_o the_o good_a duke_n philip_n of_o bourgongne_n a_o wise_a and_o a_o ancient_a knight_n governor_n to_o charles_n the_o 8._o the_o french_a king_n send_v by_o the_o king_n and_o his_o council_n to_o devise_v of_o the_o mean_n to_o reconcile_v all_o controversy_n betwixt_o the_o archduke_n and_o the_o fleming_n but_o their_o spleen_n be_v so_o great_a on_o either_o side_n as_o he_o prevail_v nothing_o either_o party_n remain_v obstinate_a in_o his_o opinion_n a_o while_n after_o the_o archduke_n seize_v of_o the_o town_n of_o deudermonde_n by_o surqrise_n and_o then_o begin_v sharp_a war_n betwixt_o the_o archduke_n and_o the_o fleming_n to_o the_o ruin_n of_o the_o country_n of_o flanders_n and_o brabant_n the_o margrave_n of_o antwerp_n enter_v with_o good_a troop_n into_o the_o land_n of_o waes_n which_o be_v the_o fat_a quarter_n of_o all_o flanders_n where_o he_o commit_v great_a spoil_n and_o burn_v the_o country_n the_o fleming_n do_v no_o less_o in_o brabant_n even_o unto_o the_o gate_n of_o brussels_n whereas_o the_o archduke_n then_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o ravestein_n do_v cunning_o seize_v upon_o audenarde_n for_o the_o archduke_n a_o captain_n of_o boisleduc_n call_v martin_n swart_a a_o shoemaker_n by_o his_o trade_n who_o the_o archduke_n for_o his_o prowess_n have_v make_v a_o knight_n enter_v with_o his_o company_n into_o archduke_n flanders_n surprise_v the_o town_n of_o nienhoven_n spoil_v the_o french_a garrison_n that_o be_v in_o it_o ransom_v the_o town_n and_o they_o leave_v it_o they_o of_o antwerp_n besiege_v batter_a and_o force_v the_o fort_n of_o cloppersdyke_n never_o unto_o saffringhen_n upon_o the_o river_n of_o escault_n the_o which_o they_o raze_v anthony_n of_o bourgongne_n earl_n of_o sevenberghen_n contynue_v still_o to_o mediate_v a_o accord_n betwixt_o the_o archduke_n and_o the_o fleming_n use_v such_o good_a mean_n with_o they_o of_o bruges_n as_o they_o be_v content_a to_o humble_v themselves_o unto_o the_o archduke_n with_o who_o he_o reconcile_v they_o in_o such_o sort_n as_o the_o 21._o of_o julie_n he_o enter_v the_o town_n be_v accompany_v by_o the_o earl_n of_o nassau_n and_o the_o great_a part_n of_o his_o army_n where_o he_o punish_v some_o mutinous_a rebel_n and_o renew_v the_o law_n the_o magistrate_n and_o the_o officer_n gand._n of_o the_o town_n at_o his_o pleasure_n the_o ganthois_n hear_v what_o the_o brugeois_n have_v do_v be_v by_o the_o intercession_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o steenbergeen_n reconcile_v in_o like_a sort_n whether_o the_o archduke_n go_v about_o fifteen_o day_n after_o with_o goodly_a troop_n of_o horse_n and_o foot_n for_o his_o safety_n know_v with_o what_o kind_n of_o people_n he_o have_v to_o deal_v the_o say_a earl_n of_o steenberghen_n come_v to_o meet_v he_o bring_v with_o he_o his_o son_n the_o young_a prince_n philip_n who_o he_o have_v not_o see_v of_o a_o long_a time_n and_o be_v then_o very_o joyful_a to_o behold_v he_o the_o archduke_n enter_v
with_o some_o of_o those_o ship_n which_o they_o have_v take_v into_o zealand_n and_o flanders_n where_o the_o hollander_n arrest_v they_o and_o call_v they_o into_o the_o admiralty_n court_n where_o they_o have_v restitution_n grant_v they_o but_o the_o hollander_n have_v their_o revenge_n afterward_o after_o a_o other_o manner_n as_o you_o shall_v hear_v the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n not_o able_a to_o live_v at_o rest_n cause_v 2000_o man_n to_o come_v out_o of_o denmark_n oueryâ—…sel_n the_o which_o do_v land_n at_o geelmuyden_n with_o a_o intent_n to_o do_v some_o exploit_n upon_o the_o town_n of_o campen_n and_o other_o place_n in_o the_o country_n of_o oueryssel_n but_o his_o enterprise_n be_v descover_v the_o colonel_n of_o his_o troop_n be_v take_v by_o the_o campenois_n with_o 40._o of_o his_o man_n whereof_o four_o of_o the_o chief_a well_o know_v in_o the_o country_n lose_v their_o head_n wherewith_o the_o duke_n be_v much_o incense_a march_v with_o this_o troup_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o soldier_n towards_o deventer_n think_v to_o do_v they_o some_o affrâ—…nt_n but_o the_o bourgese_n and_o some_o 600._o scholar_n hinder_v he_o from_o thence_o he_o go_v and_o take_v certain_a small_a town_n as_o vtrecht_n goer_n dyepenheus_fw-la and_o oldenseel_v the_o which_o frederic_n of_o baden_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n of_o who_o iurisdictâ—…n_n they_o be_v recover_v soon_o after_o and_o in_o revenge_n thereof_o spoil_v the_o duke_n country_n about_o the_o velawe_n under_o the_o conduct_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o iselstein_n general_n of_o his_o army_n take_v many_o fort_n and_o castell_n from_o he_o in_o the_o conty_n of_o zutphen_n and_o after_o they_o have_v do_v the_o worst_a they_o can_v one_o unto_o a_o other_o in_o the_o end_n they_o must_v come_v to_o a_o composition_n during_o this_o petty_a war_n betwixt_o the_o bishop_n &_o the_o duke_n the_o traiectins_n have_v not_o give_v any_o succour_n unto_o their_o bishop_n to_o recover_v those_o place_n which_o the_o geldrois_n have_v take_v from_o he_o in_o the_o country_n of_o ouerissel_n but_o have_v a_o secret_a enterprise_n upon_o the_o town_n of_o iselstein_n the_o lord_n whereof_o be_v in_o their_o bishop_n service_n the_o which_o not_o succeed_v the_o say_a lord_n of_o iselsteyn_n mean_v to_o be_v revenge_v go_v with_o some_o troop_n to_o spoil_v round_o about_o their_o town_n burn_v some_o house_n in_o their_o suburb_n and_o take_v certain_a bourgese_n the_o which_o he_o put_v to_o ransom_n notwithstanding_o the_o traiectins_n grow_v resolute_a against_o the_o say_a town_n have_v ally_v themselves_o with_o the_o duke_n of_o geldres_n go_v â—…n_n to_o besiege_v it_o the_o lord_n of_o it_o with_o the_o help_n of_o his_o cousin_n the_o governor_n of_o holland_n and_o of_o many_o other_o nobleman_n and_o knight_n cause_v they_o to_o rise_v from_o thence_o after_o they_o have_v camp_v before_o it_o almost_o three_o month_n force_v they_o to_o save_v themselves_o in_o the_o town_n of_o iselstein_n so_o as_o in_o the_o end_n after_o all_o their_o fight_n they_o make_v a_o agreement_n during_o this_o 〈…〉_z time_n the_o geldrois_n recover_v the_o town_n of_o bommel_n which_o be_v hold_v by_o the_o bourguigâ—…on_n philip_n van_fw-mi zemeren_n do_v also_o yield_v unto_o the_o duke_n the_o castle_n of_o hattem_n and_o grebâ—…_n than_o he_o take_v the_o town_n of_o vandrichom_n the_o remaynder_n of_o this_o year_n and_o the_o next_o follow_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o truce_n and_o peace_n of_o either_o part_n pass_v without_o any_o memorable_a thing_n do_v in_o the_o netherlands_o that_o merit_v to_o be_v write_v in_o the_o year_n 1512._o 1512._o the_o war_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n the_o hollander_n and_o those_o of_o boisleduc_n begin_v again_o the_o earl_n of_o serberen_n colonel_n in_o the_o duke_n service_n on_o candlemas_n day_n early_o in_o the_o morning_n take_v the_o sort_n of_o tuylle_n those_o of_o boisleduc_n meaning_n to_o spoil_v the_o island_n of_o bommel_n be_v woore_a beat_v by_o the_o say_a earl_n and_o by_o captain_n michael_n van_fw-mi pomeren_n where_o they_o take_v many_o prisoner_n they_o will_v have_v have_v their_o revenge_n go_v to_o besiege_v bommell_n but_o they_o be_v force_v to_o rise_v &_o leave_v it_o the_o lord_n of_o i_o selstein_v enter_v into_o gelder_n and_o take_v the_o fort_n of_o roodentoren_n where_o he_o slay_v all_o he_o find_v within_o it_o and_o then_o raze_v the_o place_n the_o like_a he_o do_v to_o persicke_n and_o hoeman_n ten_o day_n after_o the_o town_n of_o tyel_n be_v take_v again_o by_o the_o geldrois_n who_o burn_v the_o bourg_n of_o bodegrave_n the_o second_o time_n they_o go_v with_o 1200._o man_n before_o amsterdam_n where_o they_o burn_v many_o ship_n from_o thence_o they_o retire_v one_o half_a of_o they_o to_o bilt_n by_o vtrecht_n and_o the_o other_o moiety_n to_o the_o chartreux_n without_o the_o town_n the_o lord_n of_o wassenare_n have_v gather_v together_o some_o 4000_o man_n go_v on_o christmas_n even_o at_o night_n to_o skirmish_v with_o the_o geldrois_n that_o be_v lodge_v in_o the_o chartreux_n who_o he_o chase_v from_o thence_o and_o lodge_v there_o himself_o those_o that_o be_v chase_v away_o have_v join_v with_o their_o companion_n that_o be_v at_o bilt_n return_v on_o christmas_n day_n early_o in_o the_o morning_n to_o charge_v the_o say_a lord_n of_o wassenare_n and_o his_o man_n in_o the_o cloister_n the_o which_o they_o force_v and_o take_v the_o lord_n wassenare_n and_o many_o of_o his_o man_n prisoner_n in_o the_o year_n 1513._o the_o geldrois_n go_v and_o burn_v certain_a house_n before_o schoonehoven_a 1513._o the_o which_o captain_n john_n van_fw-mi delfe_n seek_v to_o hinder_v he_o be_v well_o beat_v from_o thence_o they_o enter_v into_o the_o circuit_n of_o dordrecht_n alblas_n and_o alblasserdam_n from_o whence_o they_o carry_v a_o great_a booty_n and_o many_o prisoner_n duke_n george_n of_o saxony_n find_v well_o that_o the_o earl_n 〈…〉_z of_o emden_n keep_v the_o town_n &_o country_n of_o groninghen_n although_o in_o the_o begin_n he_o take_v upon_o he_o but_o the_o title_n of_o his_o lieutenant_n seek_v all_o mean_n he_o can_v to_o have_v the_o earl_n relinquish_v that_o seigneurie_n and_o to_o deliver_v it_o into_o his_o hand_n but_o the_o earl_n who_o find_v it_o please_v as_o well_o as_o the_o duke_n will_v not_o harken_v to_o it_o whereof_o the_o duke_n complain_v to_o the_o enâ—…erour_n who_o depute_v the_o bishop_n of_o cologne_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o cleves_n to_o reconcile_v they_o but_o see_v they_o can_v not_o prevail_v they_o remit_v the_o business_n again_o to_o the_o will_n of_o his_o imperial_a majesty_n and_o of_o his_o council_n who_o send_v a_o commandment_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o emden_n that_o upon_o pain_n of_o incur_v the_o indignation_n of_o the_o empire_n he_o shall_v leave_v the_o possession_n of_o the_o say_a town_n &_o country_n &_o deliver_v it_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o cousin_n duke_n george_n by_o the_o 17._o day_n of_o january_n in_o the_o year_n 1514._o the_o earl_n receive_v many_o other_o charge_n and_o threat_n from_o the_o imperial_a chamber_n and_o there_o be_v diverse_a conference_n betwixt_o the_o deputy_n of_o these_o two_o nobleman_n but_o they_o can_v never_o agree_v so_o as_o there_o be_v great_a likelehoodâ—…s_n of_o war_n the_o which_o notwithstanding_o the_o saxon_n fear_v much_o know_v what_o friend_n the_o earl_n have_v in_o freesland_n among_o the_o gentleman_n of_o the_o veâ—…coopers_n saction_n of_o the_o which_o he_o be_v who_o they_o have_v incense_v by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o two_o gentlemâ—…n_n of_o their_o party_n who_o the_o year_n before_o they_o have_v execute_v at_o leeuwarden_n the_o â—…7_n day_n of_o january_n 1514._o being_n come_v &_o pass_v the_o earl_n of_o east_n frislande_n have_v not_o 〈…〉_z obay_v the_o emperor_n commandment_n the_o troop_n which_o the_o duke_n of_o saxonies_n lieutenant_n have_v in_o frieseland_n march_v towards_o east_n friesland_n duke_n george_n come_v in_o person_n to_o leuwarden_n where_o he_o winter_v the_o duke_n erick_n and_o henry_n of_o brunswick_n brother_n come_v to_o succour_v the_o saxon_a with_o 1200._o horse_n and_o 3000._o foot_n the_o which_o come_v also_o into_o east_n friesland_n and_o take_v the_o castle_n of_o wredeburch_n thither_o come_v also_o 5000._o landtsknechts_n which_o they_o call_v the_o black_a troop_n which_o the_o duke_n send_v by_o the_o seven_o forest_n into_o reiderlandt_n the_o which_o join_v with_o the_o troop_n of_o brunswick_n then_o the_o duke_n of_o saxony_n go_v to_o invest_v groninghen_n with_o a_o mighty_a army_n the_o saxon_n have_v a_o little_a before_o take_v the_o fort_n of_o deelszyel_n the_o earl_n of_o emden_n go_v out_o of_o groninghen_n pass_v the_o river_n of_o eem_v and_o chase_v the_o saxon_n out_o of_o fermsam_n &_o otterdom_n and_o then_o
of_o mouse_n be_v encounter_v the_o same_o month_n near_o unto_o jupille_n half_o a_o league_n from_o liege_n by_o balfour_n a_o scotish_n colonel_n who_o charge_v they_o so_o furious_o as_o many_o of_o their_o soldier_n be_v slay_v upon_o the_o place_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o they_o that_o escape_v be_v all_o put_v to_o flight_n while_o that_o the_o state_n make_v war_n of_o all_o side_n against_o the_o spaniard_n those_o of_o antwerp_n alost_n and_o there_o abouts_o in_o the_o province_n of_o flanders_n and_o brabant_n have_v a_o design_n to_o besiege_v brussells_n but_o hear_v that_o don_n john_n of_o austria_n the_o king_n of_o spain_n bastard_n brother_n be_v come_v to_o luxembourg_n to_o be_v governor_n and_o lieutenant_n general_n for_o the_o king_n majesty_n in_o the_o seventeen_o province_n they_o desist_v and_o will_v know_v how_o matter_n shall_v after_o that_o time_n pass_v don_n john_n have_v stay_v some_o time_n in_o luxembourg_n the_o general_n estate_n send_v the_o noble_a lord_n of_o rassinghem_n and_o villeruall_a the_o bourgrave_n of_o gaunt_n meetkerke_n and_o other_o deputy_n to_o treat_v with_o don_n john_n so_o as_o after_o many_o voyage_n at_o the_o last_o he_o come_v famine_n to_o march_n in_o famine_n the_o fifteen_o of_o december_n where_o they_o agree_v upon_o a_o general_a truce_n and_o surcesance_n of_o arm_n for_o fifteen_o day_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n he_o send_v octavio_n gonsaga_n and_o his_o secretary_n escovedo_fw-es to_o antwerp_n mastricht_n and_o liere_n to_o deal_v about_o the_o send_n away_o of_o the_o spaniard_n as_o he_o say_v and_o on_o the_o twenty_o and_o one_o of_o december_n the_o estate_n send_v their_o deputy_n to_o namur_n think_v that_o don_n john_n will_v have_v come_v thither_o that_o by_o conference_n to_o gither_o they_o may_v root_v out_o all_o jealousy_n but_o he_o come_v not_o himself_o but_o send_v the_o lord_n of_o rassinghem_n for_o to_o desire_v they_o to_o grant_v a_o long_a respite_n for_o eight_o day_n whereby_o he_o may_v have_v a_o full_a resolution_n from_o the_o spaniard_n in_o antwerp_n and_o other_o place_n desire_v moreover_o to_o know_v what_o security_n and_o assurance_n the_o state_n will_v give_v he_o for_o their_o obedience_n unto_o the_o king_n after_o the_o departure_n estate_n of_o the_o spaniard_n say_v that_o it_o stand_v not_o with_o his_o honour_n to_o disarm_v himself_o and_o to_o put_v himself_o into_o their_o hand_n that_o be_v arm_v and_o therefore_o he_o desire_v that_o the_o estate_n shall_v in_o like_a sort_n resolve_v to_o have_v their_o soldier_n disarm_v and_o all_o strange_a soldier_n among_o they_o to_o depart_v out_o of_o the_o country_n as_o well_o the_o spaniard_n as_o any_o other_o moreover_o he_o desire_v to_o know_v with_o what_o security_n the_o spaniard_n shall_v depart_v and_o whether_o by_o water_n or_o by_o land_n and_o for_o that_o the_o matter_n in_o controversy_n with_o the_o estate_n of_o holland_n and_o zeelande_n and_o the_o noble_a prince_n of_o orange_n be_v to_o be_v decide_v by_o the_o general_a assembly_n of_o the_o state_n he_o desire_v to_o know_v when_o and_o where_o that_o assembly_n shall_v be_v keep_v and_o hold_v and_o what_o pledge_n and_o security_n they_o will_v appoint_v for_o his_o person_n by_o which_o demand_v the_o estate_n find_v that_o his_o meaning_n be_v not_o to_o let_v the_o spaniard_n depart_v out_o of_o the_o provine_n and_o country_n before_o the_o question_n for_o religion_n and_o other_o controversy_n with_o the_o hollander_n and_o zeelander_n be_v end_v whereupon_o they_o resolve_v to_o follow_v and_o persist_v in_o their_o demand_n that_o the_o spaniard_n shall_v present_o depart_v out_o of_o the_o netherlands_o and_o upon_o the_o last_o day_n of_o december_n for_o his_o full_a satisfaction_n they_o send_v unto_o he_o by_o their_o deputy_n five_o attestation_n two_o be_v write_v in_o parchment_n sign_v and_o seal_v by_o the_o bishop_n prelate_n abbot_n dean_n and_o pastor_n bear_v date_n the_o seventeen_o of_o december_n in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n 1576._o a_o three_o sign_v and_o seal_v by_o the_o dean_n and_o faculty_n of_o divinity_n in_o louvaine_n of_o the_o six_o and_o twenty_o of_o december_n 1576._o a_o forth_o attestation_n of_o the_o doctros_fw-la and_o professor_n of_o both_o law_n in_o the_o same_o university_n the_o same_o day_n and_o year_n and_o a_o fifte_n from_o diverse_a prelate_n direct_v unto_o the_o pope_n contain_v the_o state_n of_o religion_n in_o the_o netherlands_o date_v the_o eight_o of_o november_n last_o pass_v between_o the_o general_a estate_n of_o the_o one_o part_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n with_o the_o estate_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n on_o the_o other_o part_n and_o further-more_a to_o let_v he_o understand_v that_o in_o the_o say_a contract_n of_o pacification_n there_o be_v not_o any_o thing_n that_o may_v diminish_v or_o any_o way_n prejudice_n the_o lawful_a obedience_n due_a unto_o the_o king_n own_o royal_a majesty_n they_o also_o deliver_v he_o a_o attestation_n from_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o council_n of_o state_n appoint_v by_o the_o king_n to_o govern_v the_o netherlands_o bear_v date_n the_o 20._o of_o december_n 1576._o sign_v bartii_fw-la the_o 15â—…7_n first_o of_o january_n 1577._o the_o abot_n of_o saint_n gelein_n choose_a bishop_n of_o arras_n the_o marquis_n rye_n of_o haurec_n the_o bourgrave_n of_o gant_n the_o baron_n of_o liedekerke_n and_o adolph_n van_fw-mi meetkerke_n deputy_n for_o the_o state_n offer_v to_o meet_v he_o at_o the_o town_n of_o lovuen_n or_o mecklen_n to_o determine_v and_o conclude_v upon_o that_o which_o be_v agree_v upon_o at_o luxemburg_n between_o he_o the_o counsel_n of_o estate_n for_o his_o majesty_n and_o the_o deputy_n of_o the_o general_a estate_n and_o for_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o person_n beside_o the_o security_n offer_v by_o the_o general_a estate_n he_o shall_v choose_v a_o commander_n and_o a_o guard_n of_o netherlands_o such_o as_o be_v in_o the_o state_n service_n which_o commander_n with_o his_o soldier_n shall_v take_v their_o oath_n unto_o he_o to_o keep_v and_o defend_v his_o person_n therewith_o to_o content_v he_o and_o that_o further_o they_o be_v content_a to_o deliver_v he_o 4._o hostage_n to_o be_v take_v out_o of_o the_o estate_n or_o their_o deputy_n that_o shall_v yield_v themselves_o into_o the_o bishop_n of_o liege_n his_o hand_n a_o prince_n that_o be_v their_o neighbour_n until_o the_o they_o peace_n be_v full_o conclude_v whereunto_o upon_o the_o same_o day_n don_n john_n make_v answer_v that_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o great_a love_n he_o bear_v unto_o they_o and_o the_o desire_n he_o have_v to_o the_o welfare_n and_o peace_n of_o the_o land_n he_o will_v choose_v the_o lord_n of_o hierge_n for_o the_o captain_n of_o his_o guard_n with_o a_o regiment_n of_o 3000._o soldier_n that_o then_o be_v under_o his_o command_n as_o well_o for_o the_o defence_n and_o preservation_n of_o his_o person_n as_o of_o the_o place_n which_o the_o will_v choose_v to_o be_v one_o of_o the_o two_o which_o they_o have_v offer_v unto_o he_o and_o for_o hostage_n he_o will_v have_v the_o marquis_n of_o haurec_n the_o burgrave_n of_o gant_n emanuel_n of_o lalain_a baron_n of_o montigny_n and_o the_o abot_n of_o saint_n gertrude_n which_o shall_v remain_v in_o the_o castle_n of_o the_o bishop_n of_o liege_n and_o there_o be_v keep_v as_o he_o say_v they_o promise_v he_o and_o so_o he_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o meet_v they_o at_o lovuen_n or_o at_o mechelen_n there_o to_o bring_v the_o matter_n to_o a_o good_a conclusion_n whereunto_o the_o state_n make_v answer_v that_o all_o the_o province_n in_o the_o netherlands_o have_v promise_v and_o vow_v each_o to_o other_o and_o sign_v it_o with_o their_o hand_n not_o to_o abandon_v one_o john_n the_o other_o but_o to_o make_v war_n until_o that_o the_o spaniard_n be_v go_v out_o of_o the_o country_n promise_v neither_o to_o change_v prince_n nor_o religion_n whereunto_o they_o of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n likewise_o have_v sign_v still_o hold_v their_o religion_n till_o it_o be_v otherwise_o order_v by_o the_o general_a estate_n as_o also_o that_o they_o have_v not_o grant_v he_o to_o choose_v his_o hostage_n for_o that_o those_o which_o he_o have_v name_v they_o can_v not_o spare_v but_o they_o will_v nominate_v other_o not_o of_o the_o same_o quality_n and_o yet_o man_n sufficient_a enough_o and_o also_o touch_v the_o lord_n of_o hierges_n they_o say_v they_o can_v not_o grant_v he_o for_o diverse_a reason_n to_o be_v commander_n over_o his_o guard_n but_o if_o he_o will_v come_v &_o parley_n with_o they_o he_o may_v if_o it_o please_v he_o meet_v they_o at_o hue_n in_o the_o land_n of_o liege_n a_o neuter_a place_n and_o with_o the_o like_a number_n of_o man_n as_o they_o bring_v
meetkerke_n counseler_n and_o receiver_n of_o our_o territory_n of_o vrien_n in_o our_o earldom_n of_o flanders_n committee_n and_o deputy_n for_o the_o general_a estate_n of_o our_o say_a netherlands_o and_o since_o that_o in_o our_o town_n of_o march_n and_o after_o that_o in_o the_o town_n of_o hoyd_n in_o the_o land_n of_o liege_n by_o intercession_n and_o mediation_n in_o the_o say_a town_n of_o hoyd_n of_o the_o lord_n hereafter_o name_v and_o ambassador_n messenger_n and_o committee_n of_o our_o right_a high_a and_o worthy_a wellbeeloved_n brother_n rodulphe_n the_o second_o of_o that_o name_n choose_a emperor_n of_o rome_n etc._n etc._n special_o appoint_v ordain_v and_o send_v by_o the_o say_v emperor_n majesty_n to_o further_o the_o say_a reconciliation_n agreement_n and_o accord_n namely_o our_o love_a and_o good_a friend_n gerrard_n van_fw-mi grueesbeeke_fw-mi bishop_n of_o liege_n duke_n of_o bullion_n marquis_n of_o franchimont_n and_o earl_n of_o loon._n etc._n etc._n prince_n of_o the_o holy_a empire_n philip_n the_o old_a barron_n van_fw-mi wieeborgh_n precedent_n and_o andrea_n gall_n doctor_n of_o the_o law_n counsellor_n to_o the_o say_v emperor_n majesty_n warner_n lord_n of_o glimmich_n drosser_n of_o the_o land_n of_o juliers_n and_o john_n loverman_n licentiate_a in_o the_o law_n both_o counsellor_n to_o the_o high_a and_o mighty_a prince_n our_o well-beloved_n uncle_n william_n duke_n of_o julliers_n and_o cleves_n etc._n etc._n prince_n likewise_o of_o the_o holy_a empire_n as_o messenger_n for_o the_o say_a duke_n also_o ambassador_n for_o the_o emperor_n majesty_n to_o effect_v that_o which_o in_o the_o say_v duke_n absence_n shall_v be_v agree_v upon_o with_o our_o well_o belove_a and_o faithful_a friend_n of_o our_o counsel_n of_o estate_n by_o we_o appoint_v to_o govern_v the_o say_a netherlands_o and_o to_o be_v of_o our_o secret_a counsel_n there_o and_o the_o afore_o say_v lord_n abbot_n of_o saint_n gild_a elect_a bishop_n of_o arras_n bucho_n ayta_n archdeacon_n of_o ipre_n frederick_n perenot_n barron_n of_o rouse_n lord_n of_o champigny_n governor_n of_o our_o town_n of_o antwerp_n john_n the_o saint_n omer_n lord_n of_o moreberke_n governor_n of_o our_o town_n and_o castle_n of_o arien_n francis_n van_fw-mi halewin_n lord_n of_o sweveghen_fw-mi chief_a baley_n and_o captain_n of_o our_o town_n and_o castle_n of_o oudewater_n knight_n and_o the_o afore_o name_v adolph_n van_fw-mi meetkerke_n committee_n and_o deputy_n of_o the_o aforesaid_a state_n and_o last_o in_o our_o town_n of_o brussels_n where_o to_o continue_v and_o full_o to_o conclude_v and_o agree_v upon_o the_o say_a treaty_n and_o accord_n with_o those_o of_o our_o aforesaid_a council_n of_o estate_n and_o the_o aforesaid_a state_n meet_v and_o assemble_v to_o gether_o with_o the_o aforesaid_a lord_n ambassador_n of_o the_o empire_n and_o the_o substitute_n of_o the_o say_a duke_n of_o julliers_n and_o our_o love_a and_o trusty_a servant_n don_n octavio_n gonsaga_n knight_n one_o of_o our_o council_n appoint_v and_o commit_v thereunto_o by_o our_o aforesaid_a good_a brother_n where_o between_o they_o diverse_a point_n and_o article_n be_v propound_v tend_v unto_o and_o concern_v the_o aforesaid_a reconciliation_n accord_n and_o union_n and_o for_o the_o full_a effect_n of_o the_o same_o we_o by_o deliberation_n counsel_n and_o advice_n of_o our_o aforesaid_a good_a brother_n don_n john_n of_o austria_n and_o of_o our_o aforesaid_a counsel_n of_o estate_n in_o conformity_n and_o according_a to_o the_o content_n of_o the_o treaty_n propound_v between_o we_o of_o the_o one_o part_n and_o the_o aforesaid_a estate_n on_o the_o other_o part_n have_v for_o we_o &_o our_o successor_n ordain_v and_o decree_v ratefied_a and_o by_o these_o present_n ordain_v decree_n and_o ratify_v in_o manner_n of_o a_o perpetual_a edict_n never_o to_o be_v recall_v the_o point_n and_o article_n hereafter_o follow_v first_a that_o all_o offence_n injury_n misdeed_n wrong_n general_o all_o manner_n of_o crime_n and_o action_n do_v happen_v and_o commit_v by_o reason_n and_o occasion_n of_o of_o the_o aforesaid_a alteration_n charge_n and_o trouble_n by_o all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o the_o inhabitant_n and_o subject_n of_o our_o netherlands_o in_o what_o place_n or_o place_n and_o in_o what_o manner_n so_o ever_o it_o be_v do_v as_o well_o in_o general_a as_o in_o particular_a shall_v be_v whole_o forgive_v and_o forget_v as_o if_o they_o have_v never_o be_v do_v nor_o commit_v in_o such_o sort_n that_o there_o shall_v never_o be_v any_o repetition_n molestation_n trouble_n question_n nor_o search_v make_v 1577._o hereafter_o for_o the_o same_o against_o any_o of_o the_o say_a inhabitant_n and_o subject_n aforesaid_a and_o for_o that_o the_o bishop_n abbot_n prelate_n and_o spiritual_a person_n of_o our_o say_a netherlands_o as_o also_o the_o divine_n and_o doctor_n of_o the_o law_n of_o our_o university_n of_o lovuaine_n by_o their_o several_a attestation_n have_v witness_v and_o testify_v that_o according_a to_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o affair_n of_o our_o say_a netherlands_o be_v there_o present_a the_o treaty_n of_o peace_n make_v and_o agree_v upon_o in_o our_o town_n of_o gaunt_n bearing_z date_n the_o eight_o of_o november_n last_o pass_v between_o the_o aforesaid_a estate_n of_o the_o one_o part_n and_o our_o cousin_n william_n van_fw-mi nassau_n knight_n of_o our_o order_n of_o the_o golden_a fleece_n prince_n of_o orange_n and_o the_o estate_n of_o our_o earldom_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n with_o their_o associate_n on_o the_o other_o part_n contain_v nothing_o therein_o that_o may_v or_o can_v be_v repugnant_a to_o our_o holy_a faith_n and_o the_o catholic_a apostolic_a romish_a religion_n but_o to_o the_o contrary_n be_v to_o the_o further_a of_o the_o same_o and_o that_o also_o in_o like_a sort_n our_o say_a council_n of_o estate_n have_v testify_v and_o aver_v that_o according_a to_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o affair_n in_o the_o netherlands_o they_o likewise_o be_v present_a the_o say_a treaty_n of_o peace_n include_v nothing_o that_o tend_v to_o the_o diminish_v of_o our_o authority_n and_o the_o submission_n and_o subjection_n decree_v unto_o we_o by_o our_o say_a netherlands_o and_o especial_o for_o that_o the_o aforesaid_a lord_n ambassadors_z and_o messenger_n of_o the_o empire_n as_o also_o the_o substitute_n of_o the_o aforesaid_a duke_n of_o cleve_n do_v witness_n and_o justify_v the_o aforesaid_a attestation_n make_v by_o the_o aforesaid_a bishop_n abbot_n prelate_n and_o other_o spiritual_a person_n and_o by_o the_o say_a council_n of_o estate_n to_o be_v just_a and_o true_a we_o in_o regard_n thereof_o have_v agree_v unto_o approve_v and_o ratify_v and_o by_o these_o present_n do_v agree_v unto_o approve_v and_o ratify_v the_o say_a treaty_n of_o peace_n in_o all_o and_o every_o article_n and_o point_n thereof_o promise_v upon_o our_o faith_n and_o word_n of_o a_o king_n for_o our_o part_n and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o concern_v we_o to_o keep_v and_o observe_v the_o same_o inviolable_o for_o ever_o and_o likewise_o to_o cause_v the_o same_o to_o be_v keep_v and_o observe_v by_o all_o and_o every_o one_o to_o who_o it_o shall_v belong_v and_o appertain_v unto_o and_o according_a to_o the_o same_o do_v agree_v and_o consent_n that_o the_o convocation_n and_o assemble_v of_o the_o general_a estate_n of_o our_o say_a netherlands_o mention_v in_o the_o three_o article_n of_o the_o aforesaid_a contract_n of_o peace_n shall_v be_v do_v in_o such_o manner_n and_o form_n and_o to_o the_o like_a effect_n as_o the_o say_a article_n more_o at_o large_a specifi_v and_o declare_v item_n we_o agree_v ordain_v and_o appoint_v that_o all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o our_o soldier_n spaniard_n high_a duchess_n italian_n burguignon_n and_o other_o foreign_a soldier_n both_o horseman_n and_o footman_n be_v at_o this_o present_a time_n within_o our_o foresay_a netherlands_o shall_v and_o must_v depart_v free_o and_o unmolested_a out_o of_o the_o same_o and_o not_o return_v nor_o yet_o be_v send_v thither_o again_o have_v no_o foreign_a war_n and_o general_o have_v no_o need_n thereof_o nor_o any_o want_n of_o they_o in_o that_o place_n as_o the_o general_a estate_n of_o our_o say_a netherlands_o shall_v like_v of_o and_o allow_v and_o touch_v the_o determinate_a time_n of_o the_o departure_n of_o our_o say_a soldier_n we_o appoint_v agree_v and_o consent_n that_o all_o the_o spaniard_n italian_o and_o burguignon_n must_v and_o shall_v depart_v within_o twenty_o day_n after_o warn_v give_v they_o by_o out_o aforesaid_a good_a brother_n out_o of_o our_o castle_n and_o town_n of_o antwerp_n and_o out_o of_o other_o the_o town_n and_o castell_n and_o hold_v of_o our_o say_a netherlands_o which_o they_o now_o hold_v and_o keep_v in_o their_o hand_n or_o where_o so_o ever_o they_o be_v and_o out_o of_o all_o our_o aforesaid_a netherlands_o and_o namely_o
say_a estate_n have_v promise_v to_o take_v on_o they_o the_o charge_n to_o satisfy_v and_o content_v our_o high-dutch_a soldier_n of_o their_o pay_v as_o much_o as_o after_o account_n and_o reckon_v make_v with_o they_o both_o what_o they_o can_v demand_v and_o what_o be_v reasonable_o to_o be_v deduct_v out_o of_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v find_v to_o be_v due_a unto_o they_o wherein_o we_o and_o our_o say_a brother_n will_v aid_v and_o assist_v they_o and_o by_o our_o authority_n credit_n and_o countenance_n procure_v those_o that_o have_v the_o say_a account_n reckon_n and_o register_n in_o their_o hand_n to_o deliver_v the_o same_o as_o also_o with_o the_o say_a high-dutches_n to_o induce_v and_o procure_v they_o to_o be_v content_v with_o that_o which_o shall_v by_o account_n be_v find_v due_a unto_o they_o as_o likewise_o the_o say_a lord_n ambassadors_z and_o messenger_n of_o the_o empire_n and_o the_o deputy_n for_o the_o duke_n of_o juilliers_n and_o cleave_n have_v free_o of_o their_o own_o good_a will_n promise_v to_o procure_v the_o say_a high_a duchess_n to_o do_v the_o same_o and_o that_o they_o will_v write_v unto_o the_o emperor_n majesty_n to_o desire_v he_o to_o use_v his_o authority_n in_o that_o behalf_n with_o the_o high_a duchess_n and_o until_o the_o say_v high_a duchess_n shall_v be_v full_o satisfy_v content_a and_o pay_v they_o shall_v live_v peaceable_o and_o quiet_o and_o in_o such_o place_n as_o we_o by_o advice_n of_o our_o council_n of_o estate_n shall_v appoint_v they_o to_o remain_v in_o for_o the_o protection_n &_o security_n both_o of_o our_o person_n &_o the_o say_a estate_n item_n the_o estate_n have_v promise_v and_o by_o these_o present_n do_v promise_n after_o the_o departure_n of_o the_o spaniard_n italian_n and_o burguignons_n out_o of_o our_o netherlands_o to_o receive_v and_o accept_v our_o say_a good_a brother_n upon_o show_v present_v and_o deliver_v unto_o they_o our_o letter_n of_o commission_n to_o he_o to_o that_o end_n give_v and_o upon_o his_o accustom_a and_o usual_a oath_n in_o that_o case_n take_v with_o the_o observation_n of_o the_o other_o solemnity_n which_o at_o such_o time_n be_v common_o do_v as_o governor_n lieutenant_n and_o captain_n general_a for_o we_o in_o our_o say_a netherlands_o and_o that_o the_o say_v estate_n shall_v honour_v and_o respect_v he_o with_o all_o obedience_n and_o submissâ—…nesse_n as_o in_o that_o case_n belong_v and_o appertain_v the_o say_a contract_n of_o peace_n make_v in_o gaunt_n notwithstanding_o still_o remain_v in_o all_o thing_n and_o in_o every_o point_n in_o full_a force_n and_o power_n item_n we_o ordain_v and_o appoint_v that_o our_o successor_n and_o our_o aforesaid_a good_a brother_n and_o every_o one_o of_o the_o governor_n that_o by_o 〈◊〉_d our_o successor_n shall_v be_v appoint_v to_o govern_v our_o say_a netherlands_o general_o and_o particular_o at_o their_o joyful_a entry_n as_o also_o all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o our_o precedent_n councillor_n officer_n and_o justice_n before_o their_o enter_v into_o and_o beginning_n to_o take_v the_o charge_n of_o their_o government_n state_n office_n and_o charge_n shall_v solemn_o swear_v to_o maintain_v and_o observe_v and_o as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v to_o cause_v to_o be_v observe_v and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d our_o present_a ordinance_n accord_n and_o reconciliation_n last_o we_o be_v content_a to_o allow_v ratefie_v and_o approve_v all_o and_o every_o condition_n assignation_n 1577._o of_o rent_n and_o pention_n and_o other_o obligation_n and_o assurance_n make_v and_o pass_v by_o the_o afforesaid_a estate_n and_o which_o as_o yet_o they_o shall_v make_v and_o pass_v with_o all_o and_o every_o one_o that_o have_v aid_v assist_v or_o holpen_v they_o with_o any_o money_n or_o that_o shall_v aid_v assist_v or_o help_v they_o with_o money_n to_o serve_v they_o in_o their_o need_n for_o the_o avoid_n of_o the_o trouble_v aforesaid_a and_o especial_o with_o the_o high_a and_o mighty_a princess_n our_o very_a love_a sister_n the_o queen_n of_o england_n and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o the_o aforesaid_a point_n and_o article_n may_v be_v true_o real_o and_o upright_o hold_v observe_v fullfil_v effect_v and_o keep_v and_o that_o the_o whole_a content_n of_o our_o say_a contract_n may_v continue_v and_o remain_v firm_a permanent_a and_o inviolable_o for_o ever_o we_o have_v cause_v our_o seal_n to_o be_v annex_v hereunto_o and_o to_o be_v sign_v by_o our_o aforesaid_a good_a brother_n and_o the_o aforesaid_a estate_n on_o the_o other_o side_n have_v likewise_o cause_v to_o be_v hang_v thereunto_o the_o seal_n of_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o duchy_n of_o brabant_n for_o and_o in_o the_o name_n and_o at_o the_o desire_n of_o all_o the_o estate_n and_o have_v cause_v the_o same_o to_o be_v under_o write_v by_o especial_a and_o express_a command_n of_o all_o the_o estate_n by_o our_o love_a friend_n and_o servant_n cornelis_n wellemans_n clerk_n of_o the_o aforesaid_a estate_n of_o brabant_n and_o likewise_o at_o the_o desire_n and_o request_n both_o of_o we_o and_o our_o good_a brother_n as_o of_o the_o estate_n the_o say_v lord_n ambassador_n messenger_n of_o the_o empire_n and_o deputy_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o juilliers_n and_o cleves_n as_o intercessor_n and_o mediator_n of_o the_o say_a reconciliation_n accord_n and_o union_n contain_v in_o our_o say_a contract_n have_v sign_v the_o same_o and_o of_o their_o good_a will_n and_o special_a favour_n have_v as_o far_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v by_o the_o say_a committee_n from_o the_o emperor_n majesty_n recommend_v praise_v aprooved_a and_o ratesy_v the_o same_o by_o all_o the_o mean_n they_o can_v and_o as_o much_o as_o need_n require_v give_v in_o our_o town_n of_o march_n in_o famine_n the_o 12._o of_o february_n in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n 1577._o and_o in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o reign_n of_o spaigne_n and_o cicilia_n etc._n etc._n the_o 23._o and_o of_o naples_n the_o 25._o sign_v john_n and_o underneath_o by_o ordinance_n &_o commission_n from_o his_o highness_n fâ—…le_n uâ—…ssuer_fw-mi and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n be_v write_v give_v in_o our_o town_n of_o brussels_n the_o 17._o of_o february_n 1577._o in_o the_o 23._o year_n of_o our_o reign_n of_o spain_n and_o cicilia_n &_o of_o naples_n the_o 25._o &_o under_o that_o be_v write_v by_o ordinance_n from_o my_o lord_n of_o the_o counsel_n of_o estate_n of_o our_o soveraâ—…ge_a lord_n the_o king_n appoint_v by_o his_o majesty_n from_o hence-forwards_a to_o govern_v the_o netherlands_o and_o sign_v dâ—…ppe_n and_o under_o that_o be_v write_v by_o especial_a and_o express_a command_n of_o my_o lord_n the_o general_a estate_n of_o the_o netherlands_o under-written_a welleman_n and_o some_o what_o lower_v gerrard_n bishop_n of_o liege_n phillippus_n semor_n baron_n of_o winnenbergh_n andreas_n gail_n doctor_n wernhertro_n gumioh_n and_o john_n lauwerman_n and_o somewhat_o low_a be_v write_v publish_v in_o brussels_n the_o 17._o of_o february_n 1577._o in_o presence_n of_o my_o lord_n of_o the_o counsel_n of_o estate_n commit_v by_o the_o king_n to_o govern_v the_o netherlands_o and_o of_o the_o lord_n bishop_n and_o prince_n of_o luycke_o and_o other_o lord_n ambassador_n and_o messenger_n of_o the_o emperor_n majesty_n and_o of_o the_o lord_n the_o general_a estate_n of_o the_o netherlands_o aforesaid_a by_o i_o the_o secretary_n of_o the_o town_n of_o brussels_n under_o write_a aâ—…rssens_n this_o accord_n make_v by_o don_n john_n in_o from_o of_o a_o perpetual_a edict_n be_v in_o the_o end_n proclaim_v at_o brussels_n the_o 17._o and_o at_o antwerp_n the_o 27._o of_o february_n 1577._o to_o the_o incredible_a state_n joy_n of_o all_o the_o people_n before_o the_o publication_n of_o the_o say_a edict_n the_o general_a estate_n have_v by_o the_o signior_n of_o hierges_n long_o beâ—…eeged_v the_o spaniard_n that_o be_v in_o the_o castle_n of_o vredenburch_n in_o the_o i_o own_o of_o vtrecht_n who_o be_v so_o press_v with_o want_n and_o beat_v with_o the_o canon_n as_o the_o tâ—…d_n of_o february_n they_o be_v force_v to_o yield_v by_o composition_n to_o cont_n bossu_n and_o the_o say_a castle_n be_v afterward_o raze_v by_o â—…he_a bourguer_n as_o it_o be_v at_o this_o present_a this_o accord_n make_v in_o form_n of_o a_o perpetual_a edict_n be_v in_o the_o behalf_n of_o holland_n the_o general_n estate_n by_o the_o signior_n of_o willâ—…_n and_o master_n paul_n buy_v advocate_n of_o the_o country_n of_o holland_n accompany_v the_o baâ—…on_n of_o wynenberg_n precedent_n of_o the_o emperor_n council_n weâ—…r_n laâ—…dt_n drossart_n of_o the_o duchiâ—…_n of_o juiâ—…ers_n and_o john_n lauwerman_n councillor_n to_o the_o duâ—…_n of_o cleves_n send_v to_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n and_o the_o state_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n to_o 〈◊〉_d their_o consent_n there-unâ—…_a
they_o deliver_v the_o abbot_n we_o have_v say_v that_o before_o the_o mutiny_v of_o the_o discontent_a walloon_n which_o have_v seize_v upon_o menin_n although_o that_o this_o seazure_n and_o surprise_n be_v not_o do_v by_o the_o sole_a and_o only_a authority_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o montigni_n himself_o malcontent_n but_o by_o a_o long_a pretend_a practice_n be_v at_o the_o first_o colour_v for_o their_o pay_n and_o not_o as_o they_o say_v to_o alter_v any_o thing_n in_o the_o general_a union_n of_o the_o state_n the_o which_o montigni_n himself_o show_v his_o letter_n write_v unto_o the_o archduke_n and_o to_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n where-upon_o the_o say_v nobleman_n be_v persuade_v to_o send_v the_o signior_n of_o bours_z governor_n of_o macklin_n to_o treat_v with_o they_o and_o to_o reclaim_v they_o he_o go_v and_o propound_v certain_a article_n unto_o they_o yield_v unto_o all_o they_o can_v demand_v the_o malcontent_n according_a unto_o the_o article_n which_o be_v grant_v unto_o they_o upon_o their_o demand_n take_v a_o new_a oath_n but_o the_o country_n of_o arthois_n lisle_n dovay_n and_o orchy_n see_v the_o duke_n of_o anjou_n and_o casimire_n retire_v with_o their_o force_n and_o that_o the_o malcontent_n be_v yet_o within_o menin_n refuse_v to_o leave_v it_o notwithstanding_a all_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o state_n and_o their_o new_a oath_n begin_v then_o to_o make_v open_a show_n of_o the_o desire_n they_o have_v to_o forsake_v the_o uni_fw-la on_o the_o which_o they_o have_v keep_v secret_a since_o the_o month_n of_o august_n in_o the_o year_n before_o when_o as_o they_o of_o arthois_n fail_v to_o send_v their_o contribution_n for_o the_o entertainment_n of_o the_o army_n and_o first_o of_o all_o the_o prelate_n of_o arthois_n and_o henault_n do_v corrupt_v with_o ready_a money_n the_o say_a lord_n of_o montigni_n of_o all_o which_o traffic_n la_fw-fr motte-pardieu_a be_v the_o broker_n for_o the_o which_o he_o receive_v a_o hundred_o and_o fifty_o thousand_o florin_n and_o as_o they_o of_o arthois_n thrust_v on_o by_o the_o signior_n of_o capres_n and_o the_o abbot_n of_o saint_n vaast_n and_o also_o by_o they_o of_o dovay_n who_o have_v be_v the_o first_o mutine_n have_v tear_v the_o archduke_n letter_n and_o commit_v the_o messenger_n to_o prison_n can_v not_o do_v any_o thing_n without_o they_o of_o lille_n whereas_o the_o signior_n of_o villeâ—…val_n be_v governor_n who_o seem_v somewhat_o suspect_v unto_o they_o or_o atthe_v least_o hard_a to_o be_v draw_v one_o of_o these_o prelate_n say_v that_o he_o will_v give_v 40000._o florin_n for_o his_o part_n to_o be_v assure_v of_o he_o whereunto_o a_o certain_a gentleman_n of_o arthois_n reply_v that_o he_o assure_v himself_o that_o for_o that_o sum_n he_o will_v draw_v he_o into_o their_o faction_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o signior_n of_o villeruall_a send_v one_o charles_n of_o calonne_n a_o advocate_n of_o lille_n unto_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n with_o letter_n of_o the_o seven_o of_o august_n 1578._o and_o goodly_a protestation_n that_o he_o will_v continue_v in_o the_o general_a union_n the_o signior_n of_o bours_z who_o have_v be_v as_o we_o have_v say_v send_v to_o treat_v with_o the_o malcontent_n of_o menin_n spaniaâ—…ds_n suffer_v himself_o also_o to_o be_v corrupt_v deliver_v the_o town_n of_o macklin_n to_o the_o spaniard_n as_o well_o in_o hope_n of_o a_o marriage_n which_o he_o afterward_o obtain_v as_o for_o that_o he_o have_v no_o great_a advancement_n from_o the_o state_n nor_o the_o pension_n which_o he_o expect_v from_o they_o of_o antwerp_n have_v help_v to_o reduce_v the_o castle_n the_o signior_n of_o mauny_a lieutenant_n colonel_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o egmont_n regiment_n be_v enter_v into_o saint_n omer_n and_o put_v the_o burgher_n into_o a_o tumult_n ready_a to_o cut_v one_o a_o other_o throat_n when_o as_o some_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v overruled_n by_o the_o persuasion_n of_o the_o signior_n of_o rumenghien_n new_o creaâ—…_n earl_n of_o roeux_n be_v also_o corrupt_v with_o money_n the_o signor_n of_o heze_n and_o alenes_n march_v in_o the_o same_o round_a true_a it_o be_v they_o say_v that_o all_o this_o money_n be_v to_o pay_v their_o malcontented_a soldier_n but_o since_o it_o be_v well_o know_v how_o they_o be_v pay_v for_o the_o make_n of_o all_o these_o bargain_n the_o signior_n of_o la_fw-fr motte_n treat_v long_o before_o they_o can_v agree_v with_o alonso_n of_o curiell_n a_o spanish_a paymaster_n as_o it_o appear_v by_o their_o letter_n which_o we_o have_v see_v final_o the_o capitulation_n be_v make_v in_o gravelingh_n by_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n commissary_n make_v mention_n of_o seven_o hundred_o thousand_o florin_n that_o be_v to_o say_v to_o 1579._o buy_v our_o faith_n good_a cheap_a whereof_o 200000._o be_v pay_v to_o the_o lord_n of_o montigni_n according_a to_o the_o agreement_n make_v by_o la_fw-fr motte_n at_o mont_n saint_n eloy_n which_o accord_n be_v set_v forth_o by_o they_o and_o print_v at_o dovay_n by_o john_n bogard_n a_o swear_a printer_n the_o same_o year_n as_o follow_v we_o emanuel_n of_o lalain_a baron_n of_o montigni_n etc._n etc._n do_v acknowledge_v and_o declare_v that_o we_o have_v this_o day_n the_o six_o of_o april_n 1579._o conclude_v and_o agree_v with_o montigni_n monsieur_fw-fr de_fw-fr la_fw-fr motte_n governor_n of_o gravelingh_n in_o his_o majesty_n name_n in_o the_o presence_n and_o with_o the_o reverend_a consent_n of_o the_o bishop_n of_o arras_n the_o baron_n of_o selles_n and_o monsieur_fw-fr de_fw-fr vallivon_n as_o well_o for_o our_o own_o person_n as_o for_o that_o of_o the_o lord_n of_o heze_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o authority_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o and_o also_o for_o all_o other_o colonel_n captainâ—…s_n officer_n &_o soldier_n as_o well_o of_o foot_n as_o horse_n which_o have_v obey_v we_o in_o flanders_n and_o other_o place_n for_o these_o seven_o or_o eight_o month_n be_v at_o this_o present_a about_o seven_o or_o eight_o thousand_o foot_n and_o some_o 400._o horse_n and_o certain_a pioner_n to_o serve_v his_o majesty_n with_o that_o form_n of_o oath_n which_o follow_v we_o swear_v and_o promise_v to_o maintain_v and_o entertain_v the_o catholic_a apostolic_a and_o romish_a religion_n &_o to_o perform_v the_o obedience_n due_a to_o his_o majesty_n and_o all_o according_a to_o the_o pacification_n of_o gant_n the_o union_n which_o follow_v and_o the_o perpetual_a edict_n to_o which_o end_n we_o promise_v to_o serve_v his_o majesty_n faithful_o against_o all_o man_n and_o to_o obey_v his_o lieutenant_n and_o captain_n general_a who_o soever_o he_o shall_v appoint_v be_v please_a to_o the_o unite_a province_n to_o maintain_v themselves_o in_o the_o above_o name_v point_n to_o which_o province_n if_o his_o majesty_n give_v reasonable_a assurance_n and_o do_v not_o retire_v the_o spaniard_n italian_o albanois_n bourgognon_n and_o other_o man_n of_o war_n not_o please_v unto_o the_o say_a province_n by_o the_o day_n and_o time_n that_o shall_v be_v prefix_v we_o shall_v not_o be_v then_o tie_v nor_o bind_v by_o virtue_n of_o that_o promise_n as_o also_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v bind_v to_o attempt_v nor_o undertake_v any_o thing_n before_o the_o retreat_n of_o the_o spaniard_n &_o other_o stranger_n out_o of_o the_o country_n which_o oath_n we_o will_v cause_v to_o be_v swear_v by_o our_o troop_n &_o according_a to_o the_o same_o we_o will_v deliver_v into_o his_o majesty_n hand_n the_o town_n of_o menin_n &_o castell_n and_o all_o other_o which_o we_o hold_v with_o their_o artillery_n and_o munition_n to_o be_v dispose_v of_o as_o shall_v be_v think_v fit_a for_o his_o service_n and_o for_o the_o pay_v of_o what_o be_v due_a unto_o the_o say_a troop_n and_o for_o the_o make_n of_o they_o more_o voluntary_a orderly_o and_o subject_a to_o martial_a discipline_n for_o the_o well_o serve_v of_o his_o majesty_n we_o valentine_n de_fw-fr pardieu_n signior_n of_o la_fw-fr motte_n governor_n of_o gravelingh_n promise_v in_o his_o majesty_n name_n to_o pay_v and_o deliver_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o baron_n of_o montigni_n the_o sum_n of_o two_o hundred_o and_o five_o thousand_o florin_n that_o be_v forty_o thousand_o present_o threescore_o &_o five_o thousand_o by_o the_o six_o of_o may_n next_o and_o the_o other_o hundred_o thousand_o by_o the_o seven_o of_o june_n follow_v in_o regard_n whereof_o we_o lord_n of_o montigny_n do_v promise_n to_o entertain_v our_o troop_n for_o all_o the_o month_n of_o april_n and_o may_n next_o come_v and_o to_o make_v a_o general_a muster_n of_o the_o say_a troop_n to_o enter_v into_o service_n and_o ordinary_a pay_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o june_n next_o and_o we_o signior_n of_o la_fw-fr motte_n do_v promise_n to_o cause_v they_o to_o be_v receive_v in_o his_o majesty_n name_n
bridle_v that_o great_a power_n and_o to_o free_v she_o from_o fear_n make_v no_o show_n of_o any_o ambition_n she_o will_v dissolve_v this_o union_n for_o deed_n and_o not_o word_n exalt_v kingdom_n the_o like_a be_v also_o to_o be_v hope_v of_o the_o french_a king_n who_o very_o secret_o and_o serious_o seek_v for_o peace_n in_o regard_n that_o his_o kingdom_n be_v new_a his_o estate_n yet_o uncertain_a and_o the_o chief_a of_o his_o nobility_n factious_a all_o which_o consideration_n persuade_v he_o to_o make_v a_o peace_n as_o also_o his_o treasure_n be_v whole_o waste_v and_o spend_v be_v support_v by_o stranger_n both_o secret_o and_o open_o but_o whether_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n will_v desire_v to_o make_v a_o peace_n with_o he_o or_o no_o he_o know_v not_o but_o to_o make_v a_o truce_n 1595._o with_o he_o or_o surceance_n of_o arm_n for_o a_o time_n can_v not_o be_v prejudicial_a reserve_v all_o title_n and_o lawful_a pretence_n for_o what_o security_n be_v there_o to_o be_v expect_v where_o the_o successor_n and_o succession_n be_v uncertain_a wherefore_o have_v the_o french_a king_n of_o the_o one_o side_n who_o will_v not_o enterprise_n much_o if_o he_o be_v not_o urge_v we_o may_v easy_o deal_v with_o the_o english_a touch_v the_o unite_a province_n that_o war_n will_v be_v most_o prejudicial_a and_o without_o hope_n of_o any_o great_a gain_n for_o they_o have_v good_a order_n and_o discipline_n among_o they_o they_o have_v a_o certain_a reason_n the_o best_a town_n and_o good_a soldier_n who_o be_v much_o incorrage_v by_o fresh_a and_o late_a victory_n and_o their_o government_n and_o union_n be_v hard_a to_o be_v break_v as_o long_o as_o the_o war_n fear_v and_o suspicion_n endure_v wherefore_o we_o must_v have_v a_o small_a peace_n or_o a_o abstinence_n from_o war_n for_o a_o time_n the_o hollander_n be_v more_o covetous_a than_o ambitious_a and_o always_o in_o such_o a_o war_n any_o little_a peace_n or_o truce_n be_v a_o furtherance_n to_o prince_n who_o can_v take_v fish_n with_o golden_a net_n the_o majesty_n of_o prince_n be_v of_o great_a force_n to_o draw_v man_n heart_n when_o there_o be_v any_o probable_a reason_n to_o move_v they_o man_n shall_v undermine_v their_o enemy_n especial_o in_o their_o popular_a government_n sow_v division_n amongthem_n who_o now_o through_o fear_n be_v so_o firm_o unite_v and_o have_v a_o surceance_n from_o arm_n by_o mean_n of_o a_o truce_n we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o effect_v many_o secret_a practice_n and_o for_o a_o example_n of_o the_o like_a nature_n sextus_n pompeius_n in_o the_o war_n he_o make_v against_o augustus_n caesar_n holdding_n sicilia_n and_o sardinia_n he_o bring_v all_o italy_n into_o extreme_a want_n and_o misery_n who_o by_o a_o short_a peace_n procure_v his_o own_o ruin_n where_o it_o be_v conclude_v betwixt_o they_o that_o all_o such_o as_o have_v flee_v away_o may_v return_v home_o again_o and_o that_o the_o soldier_n shall_v be_v discharge_v and_o send_v away_o whereby_o menas_n pompey_n chief_a captain_n be_v secret_o corrupt_v with_o gift_n and_o then_o it_o appear_v that_o that_o shalloe_o witted_a captain_n pompeie_n who_o not_o long_o before_o be_v hold_v another_o neptune_n command_v both_o sea_n and_o land_n be_v force_v to_o fly_v in_o a_o small_a ship_n and_o to_o yield_v his_o neck_n unto_o his_o enemy_n sword_n and_o so_o within_o less_o than_o a_o year_n that_o great_a war_n be_v end_v this_o he_o hold_v to_o be_v the_o best_a course_n find_v that_o war_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o corruption_n and_o misery_n and_o be_v able_a to_o bring_v the_o may_v kingdom_n to_o ruin_v at_o this_o time_n the_o better_a to_o satisfy_v the_o common_a people_n a_o rumour_n be_v spread_v abroad_o that_o the_o princely_a cardinal_n albertus_n shall_v come_v to_o govern_v the_o netherlands_o and_o spain_n succeed_v his_o brother_n ernestus_n and_o to_o make_v he_o the_o more_o acceptable_a and_o please_a unto_o the_o people_n many_o esterling_n and_o netherlands_n ship_n which_o have_v be_v stay_v in_o spain_n to_o go_v as_o man_n of_o war_n to_o meet_v with_o the_o indian_a fleet_n which_o be_v then_o to_o come_v home_o be_v discharge_v in_o diverse_a haven_n and_o set_v at_o liberty_n and_o in_o siville_a the_o duke_n of_o medina_n sidonia_n tell_v the_o merchant_n and_o sailor_n of_o these_o ship_n that_o the_o king_n have_v express_o command_v it_o shall_v be_v do_v be_v move_v thereunto_o by_o the_o cardinal_n of_o austria_n and_o that_o from_o henceforth_o all_o the_o netherlands_o ship_n may_v free_o come_v into_o spain_n and_o pass_v away_o again_o to_o the_o which_o end_n all_o man_n that_o will_v desire_v it_o shall_v have_v passport_n grant_v they_o hope_v that_o in_o time_n they_o will_v be_v more_o mindful_a of_o the_o king_n gracious_a favour_n and_o submit_v themselves_o under_o their_o natural_a sovereign_a prince_n and_o to_o the_o end_n the_o unite_a province_n shall_v be_v the_o better_o persuade_v of_o the_o king_n love_n and_o favour_n towards_o they_o he_o set_v philip_n of_o nassau_n who_o be_v now_o prince_n of_o orange_n and_o earl_n of_o buren_n who_o have_v be_v long_o restrain_v of_o his_o liberty_n in_o spain_n free_a and_o at_o liberty_n but_o as_o it_o be_v think_v at_o the_o instance_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o spain_n and_o the_o cardinal_n aforesaid_a that_o he_o may_v go_v with_o he_o into_o the_o netherlands_o after_o the_o take_n of_o chastelet_n and_o dourlan_n as_o we_o have_v say_v the_o earl_n of_o fuentes_n meaning_n to_o be_v speak_v of_o and_o to_o make_v his_o authority_n eminent_a during_o the_o time_n of_o his_o provisonall_a government_n limit_v until_o the_o come_n of_o the_o cardinal_n albert_n of_o austria_n and_o spaniard_n to_o return_v with_o some_o honour_n out_o of_o the_o netherlands_o into_o spain_n undertake_v a_o great_a action_n than_o any_o governor_n before_o he_o have_v ever_o do_v which_o be_v to_o besiege_v the_o town_n and_o citadel_n of_o cambray_n the_o which_o although_o it_o be_v a_o imperial_a town_n do_v acknowledge_v the_o french_a king_n for_o their_o prince_n under_o the_o government_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o balaigny_n bastard_n to_o john_n of_o monluc_n bishop_n of_o valence_n in_o this_o siege_n during_o the_o which_o there_o enter_v into_o the_o town_n but_o very_o late_a the_o heart_n of_o the_o burgher_n be_v lose_v the_o duke_n of_o rothel_n son_n to_o lewis_n of_o gonsague_n duke_n of_o nevers_n brother_n 1595_o to_o the_o duke_n of_o mantua_n with_o the_o lord_n of_o vyck_n a_o brave_a and_o wise_a cavalier_n the_o earl_n of_o fuentes_n wrought_v so_o by_o battery_n and_o i_o have_v many_o of_o his_o faction_n in_o the_o town_n among_o the_o clergy_n as_o the_o burgher_n be_v wonderful_o incense_v for_o the_o indignity_n which_o balagny_n have_v do_v they_o and_o for_o the_o insolency_n and_o oppression_n of_o his_o soldier_n not_o able_a to_o endure_v any_o long_o on_o the_o second_o of_o october_n after_o they_o have_v win_v the_o swiss_n that_o be_v in_o garrison_n within_o the_o town_n to_o be_v at_o their_o devotion_n and_o not_o to_o hinder_v their_o treaty_n with_o the_o earl_n of_o fuentes_n have_v no_o hope_n of_o succour_n they_o yield_v up_o the_o town_n by_o composition_n and_o upon_o certain_a condition_n among_o burgher_n other_o that_o they_o shall_v have_v none_o but_o walloon_n in_o garrison_n remember_v still_o how_o bad_o they_o have_v be_v entreat_v by_o the_o spaniard_n be_v there_o in_o garrison_n in_o the_o year_n 1558._o but_o this_o promise_n be_v not_o long_o keep_v but_o they_o be_v since_o in_o far_o worse_a estate_n then_o in_o balaignies_n time_n the_o french_a garrison_n which_o be_v within_o the_o ☉_o town_n see_v the_o swisser_n agree_v with_o the_o burgher_n to_o treat_v of_o the_o yield_a up_o of_o the_o town_n retire_v into_o the_o citadel_n to_o balaigny_n where_o at_o the_o first_o they_o make_v show_v to_o defend_v themselves_o but_o have_v be_v summon_v once_o or_o twice_o upon_o promise_n of_o a_o good_a composition_n if_o they_o yield_v and_o threat_n if_o they_o shall_v long_o contend_v which_o accord_n fuentes_n say_v he_o will_v make_v in_o favour_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o rothel_n and_o of_o the_o duke_n his_o father_n it_o do_v so_o tereifie_v balaigny_n as_o on_o the_o seven_o of_o october_n he_o deliver_v the_o citadel_n into_o the_o earl_n of_o fuentes_n hand_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n about_o september_n this_o year_n the_o governor_n of_o breda_n have_v a_o enterprise_n upon_o lyre_n in_o brabant_n two_o league_n from_o antwerp_n with_o certain_a troop_n of_o horse_n and_o again_o foot_n which_o town_n he_o surprise_v by_o scaladoe_n have_v put_v the_o sentinel_n and_o the_o court_n of_o guard_n to_o the_o sword_n
child_n of_o cont_n tbierry_n cont_n thierry_n chase_v the_o fleming_n the_o frison_n will_v acknowledge_v no_o other_o sovereign_n but_o the_o empire_n war_n betwixt_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o geldres_n a_o new_a quarrel_n betwixt_o the_o two_o brother_n of_o holland_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o geldre_n reconcile_v 1198_o trouble_v in_o frizeland_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o geldre_n fall_v upon_o the_o bishop_n the_o bishop_n revenge_v himself_o of_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n a_o accord_n betwixt_o the_o two_o earl_n the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n &_o the_o bishop_n 1203_o cont_n thierry_n sick_a the_o death_n of_o cont_n thierry_n the_o nobility_n of_o his_o time_n the_o contesse_n of_o holland_n marry_v cont_n william_n send_v for_o to_o undertake_v the_o government_n of_o holland_n cont_n william_n come_v into_o holland_n he_o put_v the_o young_a contesse_n in_o guard_n and_o become_v master_n of_o the_o country_n cont_n william_n conquer_v zeeland_n the_o kennemerâ—…_n pacify_v the_o zeelander_n call_v back_o cont_n william_n cont_n william_n child_n the_o castle_n of_o aspren_n raze_v 1218_o the_o contesse_n of_o holland_n die_v his_o wife_n and_o child_n the_o beginning_n of_o the_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n in_o holland_n cont_n floris_n a_o lover_n of_o ioust_n and_o tourney_n cont_n floris_n slay_v the_o earl_n of_o clermont_n slay_v the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n guardian_n to_o the_o young_a earl_n of_o holland_n a_o wonderful_a del_o 〈◊〉_d of_o 365_o child_n a_o epltaph_n of_o the_o contesse_n of_o henneberg_n mother_n to_o so_o many_o child_n the_o chief_a nobility_n of_o holland_n the_o wife_n and_o child_n of_o cont_n william_n how_o cont_n william_n be_v choose_v king_n of_o roman_n the_o king_n come_v to_o vtrecht_n and_o ratify_v their_o privilege_n 1253_o the_o contesse_n of_o flanders_n pretend_v to_o conquer_v the_o isle_n of_o walchren_n by_o arm_n a_o great_a deseat_n of_o the_o fleming_n the_o contesse_n go_v â—…o_o succour_n into_o france_n the_o duke_n of_o aiou_n come_v to_o succour_v the_o contesse_n the_o wise_a answer_n of_o the_o king_n s_o lewis_n to_o the_o duke_n his_o brother_n the_o duke_n of_o anjou_n retire_v the_o birth_n of_o cont_n floris_n 5._o the_o contesse_n labour_v to_o be_v reconcile_v the_o pope_n send_v for_o the_o king_n of_o roman_n to_o come_v to_o rome_n the_o king_n be_v in_o vtrecht_n be_v traitorous_o wound_v with_o a_o stone_n the_o king_n miserable_o slay_v be_v sink_v into_o the_o ice_n they_o bury_v he_o secret_o in_o a_o country_n house_n the_o king_n body_n find_v and_o inter_v at_o middlebourg_n in_o zeeland_n faction_n for_o the_o government_n of_o the_o earl_n person_n and_o of_o the_o country_n great_a trouble_n a_o holland_n cont_n floris_n take_v arm_n against_o the_o frison_n the_o frison_n defen_v four_o eâ—…es_n â—…lt_v by_o the_o earl_n to_o subdue_v the_o frison_n friesland_n whole_o subdue_v the_o earl_n of_o flanders_n and_o holland_n reconcile_v the_o earl_n make_v war_n against_o the_o lord_n of_o amstel_n and_o woerden_n 1290_o cont_n floris_n his_o voyage_n into_o england_n and_o why_o a_o marriage_n betwixt_o cont_n floris_n elder_a son_n and_o the_o king_n of_o england_n daughter_n the_o earl_n of_o flanders_n pretend_v to_o assail_v zeeland_n the_o chief_a nobility_n a_o history_n of_o the_o death_n of_o cont_n floris_n the_o 5._o the_o violent_a death_n of_o cont_n floris_n the_o five_o the_o wonderful_a love_n of_o 〈◊〉_d grey_a hound_n the_o end_n of_o the_o conspirator_n the_o revenge_n of_o cont_n floris_n death_n too_o cruel_a a_o revenge_n the_o frison_n send_v to_o the_o king_n of_o denmark_n to_o be_v their_o protector_n the_o government_n of_o holland_n divide_v during_o the_o absence_n of_o cont_n john_n the_o frison_n defeared_a the_o frison_n join_v to_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n be_v defeat_v the_o teâ—…or_n of_o the_o letter_n of_o reparation_n &_o submission_n make_v by_o the_o frison_n mourmont_n take_v and_o raze_v trouble_n at_o dordrecht_n a_o foolish_a answer_n of_o the_o magistrate_n of_o dordâ—…echr_n the_o death_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n who_o the_o giant_n claes_n van_fw-mi knyten_n be_v the_o beginning_n of_o two_o wicked_a faction_n in_o friesland_n the_o earl_n of_o henault_n brethren_n johns_n wife_n and_o child_n 1301_o the_o earl_n seek_v to_o ruin_n john_n the_o renesse_n the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n take_v prisoner_n by_o his_o own_o people_n the_o bishop_n go_v to_o arm_n the_o bishop_n slay_v in_o battle_n be_v overbold_a 1301_o the_o epitaph_n of_o this_o bishop_n john_n without_o mercy_n slame_n 1302_o 1303_o 1304_o the_o earl_n of_o flanders_n pretend_v to_o land_n in_o walchren_n the_o hollander_n army_n defeat_v the_o earlâ—…_n of_o flanders_n win_v a_o good_a part_n of_o holland_n great_a alteration_n in_o vtrecht_n the_o lord_n of_o hamstede_n defeat_v the_o fleming_n the_o lord_n of_o hamstede_n chase_v â—…he_n flemings_n out_o of_o holland_n a_o great_a defeat_n of_o the_o fleming_n the_o hollander_n besiege_v john_n the_o renesse_n in_o vtrecht_n the_o death_n of_o john_n the_o renesse_n 1305_o death_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o flanders_n the_o death_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n the_o chief_a nobility_n the_o wife_n and_o child_n of_o cont_n william_n 1311_o 1316_o a_o extreme_a famine_n in_o holland_n amstel_n &_o wâ—…_n erden_n unite_a to_o holland_n 1323_o 1327_o 1328_o the_o earl_n overthrow_v from_o his_o horse_n 1332_o 1336_o a_o history_n of_o a_o bailife_n of_o south_n holland_n for_o a_o cow_n a_o memorable_a example_n of_o justice_n the_o death_n of_o good_a cont_n william_n the_o chief_a nobility_n in_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n the_o chief_a family_n of_o friesland_n in_o those_o day_n the_o wife_n of_o this_o cont_n william_n 1338_o 1342_o 1345_o vtrecht_n besiege_v by_o the_o hollander_n those_o of_o vtrecht_n reconcile_v to_o the_o earlâ—…_n cont_n william_n slay_v and_o leave_v no_o lawful_a heir_n 1346_o the_o earldom_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n adâ—…dged_v to_o the_o empresle_n sister_n to_o cont_n william_n she_o take_v possessió_n of_o those_o country_n confiscation_n of_o â—…cclesiasticall_a goodâ—…_n the_o emperoâ—…_n child_n by_o the_o empress_n 〈◊〉_d william_n of_o bâ—…uaria_n the_o empress_n son_n governor_n of_o holland_n the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n go_v to_o live_v private_o in_o france_n the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n go_v to_o field_n he_o defeateâ—…_n the_o hollandeâ—…s_n the_o empress_n resumeâ—…_n again_o the_o government_n of_o holland_n the_o earl_n her_o son_n retire_v into_o holland_n 1349._o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n make_v war_n in_o holland_n the_o hollander_n deâ—…eated_v a_o truce_n betwixt_o tâ—…e_a hollander_n and_o vtrecht_n 1350._o 〈◊〉_d in_o holland_n of_o cabillâ—…ux_n and_o hoeâ—…ks_n the_o fruit_n 〈◊〉_d faction_n to_o stir_v the_o sonnâ—…_n against_o the_o mother_n cont_n williaâ—…_n receive_v in_o holland_n a_o battle_n betwixt_o the_o mother_n and_o the_o son_n 1351._o the_o son_n raise_v a_o 〈◊〉_d army_n the_o son_n dâ—…_n fine_n his_o mothâ—…_n to_o battle_n a_o second_o battle_n the_o mother_n defeat_v 1351._o a_o accord_n betwixt_o the_o mother_n and_o the_o son_n the_o faction_n cease_v not_o cont_n william_n wife_n have_v no_o 〈◊〉_d 135â—…_n the_o earl_n de_n fie_v the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n two_o strange_a knight_n â—…aken_v pâ—…oners_n the_o eaâ—…le_n enter_v the_o country_n oâ—…_n vtrecht_n with_o â—…n_a army_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d fâ—…om_n the_o bishop_n the_o bishop_n takeâ—…_n wâ—…p_v by_o assault_n and_o then_o muyden_n the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o montâ—…ort_a 〈◊〉_d from_o the_o bishop_n a_o combâ—…te_n betwixt_o two_o commanderâ—…_n 1357._o cont_n williâ—…_n himself_o enter_v into_o the_o country_n of_o vtrecht_n a_o final_a accord_n betwixt_o the_o earl_n and_o bishop_n 1358._o the_o eaâ—…le_n of_o holland_n become_v mad_a division_n betwixt_o the_o two_o faction_n for_o the_o government_n albert_n duke_n of_o bavaria_n call_v by_o the_o hoeketin_n he_o be_v receive_v for_o governor_n he_o agree_v with_o his_o sister_n in_o law_n albert_n wife_n and_o child_n by_o this_o marguerite_n the_o earldom_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o henault_n come_v to_o the_o house_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o cabillautins_n seek_v to_o kill_v the_o young_a lord_n of_o brederode_n the_o castle_n of_o hemskerke_n besiege_v for_o cont_n albert._n the_o delfoi_n revolt_n cont_n albert_n besiege_v delf_n the_o inhabitant_n speak_v of_o a_o composition_n the_o captain_n oppose_v the_o captain_n retire_v in_o the_o night_n the_o town_n of_o delf_n yield_v the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n defy_v the_o earl_n of_o holland_n the_o war_n end_v by_o marriage_n 1365._o 1367._o the_o baron_n of_o enghien_n behead_v in_o henault_n which_o cause_v great_a trouble_n 1373._o the_o castle_n of_o ghildenburch_n 〈◊〉_d to_o defâ—…d_v the_o sluice_n the_o lord_n of_o vianen_n and_o those_o of_o dordreâ—…ht_n discontent_v for_o the_o sluice_n cont_n â—…ert_n spoil_v the_o frâ—…sons_n
1374._o they_o of_o vtrecht_n 〈◊〉_d woerden_n â—…n_v uâ—…e_v cont_n albert_n 〈◊〉_d the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ghyldenburch_n ghyldâ—…burch_fw-mi yield_v by_o composition_n the_o forâ—…_n take_v again_o by_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n cont_n albert_n make_v sharp_a war_n against_o the_o traiectins_n a_o accord_n betwixt_o the_o hollander_n and_o vtrecht_n 1377._o the_o death_n of_o cont_n williâ—…_n the_o mad_a cont_n albert_n receive_v for_o earl_n of_o holland_n 1386._o 1389._o john_n of_o bavaria_n son_n to_o cont_n albert_n make_v bishop_n of_o liege_n 1392._o the_o murder_n of_o cont_n albert_n concubine_n and_o of_o his_o steward_n nobleman_n 〈◊〉_d for_o thâ—…â—…ther_n thâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d â—…men_n 〈◊〉_d the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o 〈◊〉_d the_o muâ—…her_n revenge_v 〈◊〉_d coâ—…â—…bert_n 〈◊〉_d alteâ—…_n thâ—…_n earl_n his_o son_n 〈◊〉_d the_o bishop_n of_o lâ—…ge_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tâ—…e_a faâ—…her_n and_o the_o son_n the_o earl_n of_o 〈◊〉_d reâ—…s_n into_o 〈◊〉_d a_o affront_n do_v to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o osteâ—…t_a the_o king_n 〈◊〉_d the_o son_n &_o all_o the_o nobleman_n reconcile_v to_o cont_n albert._n 1396._o the_o chief_a of_o the_o earl_n arâ—…e_v cont_n albert_n enter_v into_o friesland_n with_o a_o mighty_a army_n a_o crueâ—…_n baâ—…taile_n the_o frison_n defeat_v a_o second_o battle_n and_o the_o frison_n defeat_v a_o brave_a skirmish_n betwixt_o the_o â—…nglish_fw-fr &_o the_o frison_n the_o english_a besiege_v by_o the_o frison_n a_o brave_a answer_n of_o the_o delphâ—…_n to_o cont_n albert_n the_o english_a degage_v by_o the_o delphois_n the_o frison_n subdâ—…ed_v the_o body_n of_o cont_n william_n fetchâ—…_n out_o of_o friesland_n and_o bury_v at_o valenciennes_n 1398._o 〈◊〉_d frison_n rebel_v again_o the_o earl_n send_v his_o son_n against_o the_o frison_n staveren_n besiege_v and_o yield_v to_o the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n the_o frison_n subdue_v seven_o penny_n faâ—…thing_v oâ—…_n thereaboâ—…s_v english_a money_n a_o new_a revolt_n of_o the_o frison_n the_o frison_n submit_v themselves_o again_o a_o private_a quarrel_n betwixt_o two_o knight_n of_o holland_n a_o battle_n wherein_o the_o frison_n be_v defeat_v the_o earl_n of_o esteruant_n proceed_v against_o the_o frison_n many_o sâ—…_n for_o mercy_n the_o groeningeois_n acknowledge_v he_o for_o prince_n the_o frison_n think_v to_o surprise_v the_o earl_n but_o in_o vain_a 1400._o the_o frison_n rebel_v again_o they_o besiege_v the_o town_n of_o staveren_n they_o fly_v at_o the_o come_n of_o the_o earl_n army_n the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n hurt_n and_o prisoâ—…r_n 1401._o a_o great_a contention_n betwixt_o cont_n aloâ—…_n &_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n he_o defy_v cont_n albert._n he_o defy_v the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n brave_v the_o hollander_n the_o hollander_n take_v â—…r_a revenge_n the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n burn_v nyeuport_n in_o holland_n the_o earl_n of_o osteruent_v besiege_v gorrichom_n cont_n albert_n come_v in_o person_n to_o the_o siege_n of_o gorrichom_n a_o brave_a sally_n of_o the_o besiege_a upon_o the_o zelander_n &_o frison_n a_o accord_n make_v betwixt_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n a_o seawoman_n find_v in_o holland_n 1404._o duke_n albert_n of_o bavaria_n earl_n of_o holland_n die_v cont_n william_n wife_n &_o child_n 1404._o the_o town_n of_o liege_n â—…ned_v for_o their_o bishop_n pleasure_n 1405._o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n break_v the_o peâ—…ce_n his_o man_n spoil_v wandrichom_n the_o earl_n makeâ—…â—…rre_o â—…nst_v the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n the_o earl_n â—…esiegeth_v hagenstein_n the_o bishop_n join_v with_o the_o earl_n and_o besiege_v euerstein_n a_o assault_n give_v to_o hagenstein_n the_o town_n yield_v and_o burn_v to_o ash_n euerstein_n ruinate_v a_o truce_n betwixt_o the_o lord_n of_o arckels_n son_n and_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n the_o young_a lord_n of_o arckel_n will_v make_v his_o peace_n with_o the_o earl_n the_o young_a lord_n of_o arckel_n make_v himself_o master_n of_o gorrichom_n the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n shut_v out_o of_o the_o town_n and_o â—…stell_n of_o gorrichom_n and_o lederdam_n the_o son_n reconcile_v to_o the_o father_n the_o young_a lord_n of_o arckel_n exclude_v ouâ—…_n of_o gorrichom_n the_o lord_n of_o aspren_n acknowledge_v the_o earl_n of_o holland_n the_o young_a lord_n of_o arckel_n tâ—…s_v gorâ—…hom_n by_o scaladoe_n he_o â—…geth_v the_o â—…ell_n of_o arckell_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n besiege_v gorrichom_n the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n defy_v the_o earl_n the_o duke_n reâ—…_n into_o his_o country_n the_o father_n and_o son_n of_o arckel_n transport_v their_o siegnorie_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n 〈◊〉_d strange_a â—…oute_n a_o act_n worthy_a of_o laughter_n 1408_o truce_n betwixt_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n great_a war_n of_o the_o liegeois_n against_o their_o bishop_n a_o battle_n betwixt_o the_o liegeois_n and_o the_o prince_n ally_v to_o the_o bishop_n a_o great_a defeat_n of_o the_o liegeois_n a_o revenge_n upon_o the_o motâ—…s_n of_o this_o war_n 1409._o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n reconcile_v the_o duke_n of_o bourgondie_n with_o the_o french_a king_n 1410._o the_o duke_n of_o geldres_n and_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n returnâ—…_n to_o war_n 1412._o a_o peace_n betwixt_o these_o two_o prince_n the_o article_n of_o peace_n gorrichom_n annex_v to_o holland_n the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n and_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n meet_v a_o advertisement_n give_v unto_o the_o earl_n the_o duke_n speech_n confirm_v the_o former_a advertisement_n the_o earl_n grow_n jealous_a of_o they_o of_o egmond_n 1414._o the_o frison_n revoult_v 1415._o the_o old_a lord_n of_o arkel_n take_v prisoner_n the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n discover_v who_o they_o be_v that_o practise_v against_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n the_o kinssolke_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o egmond_n offer_v to_o justify_v themselves_o the_o lord_n of_o egmond_n adiourn_v to_o appear_v in_o person_n for_o not_o appear_v he_o be_v banish_v and_o his_o good_n forfeit_v iselsteyn_n summon_v and_o yield_v by_o they_o of_o egmond_n iselsteyn_n restore_v since_o to_o they_o of_o egmond_n to_o who_o it_o do_v now_o belong_v the_o earl_n cause_v the_o lady_n jaqueline_n to_o be_v acknowledâ—…ed_v for_o hiâ—…_n only_a heir_n in_o his_o life_n time_n 1417_o the_o dolphin_n of_o france_n husband_n to_o the_o lady_n jaqueline_n poâ—…soned_v and_o die_v death_n of_o william_n the_o 6._o earl_n of_o holland_n the_o first_o particular_a lord_n of_o schagen_n cont_n william_n bastard_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d â—…nd_n 〈◊〉_d â—…n_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o faction_n revive_v again_o in_o holland_n those_o of_o egmond_n return_n into_o holâ—…nd_n the_o lord_n of_o 〈◊〉_d recover_v his_o town_n and_o the_o castlâ—…_n into_o wâ—…ch_v the_o breâ—…hren_n put_v themselves_o the_o town_n and_o câ—…tle_a of_o 〈◊〉_d yield_v to_o tâ—…e_v countess_n those_o of_o vtrecht_n 〈◊〉_d iselstein_n the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n receâ—…ed_v in_o holland_n etc._n etc._n anthony_n father_n to_o john_n duke_n of_o brabant_n be_v brother_n to_o marguerite_n who_o be_v mother_n to_o jaqueline_n a_o marriage_n conclude_v betwixt_o the_o contesse_n of_o holland_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n the_o 1._o of_o august_n 1417._o the_o bishop_n desirous_a to_o spoil_v his_o niece_n john_n of_o bavaria_n seek_v to_o make_v himself_o barle_n of_o holland_n egmond_n surprise_v gorrichom_n contesse_n jaqueline_n besiege_v gorrichom_n gorrichom_n take_v again_o the_o lord_n of_o arckle_v with_o many_o other_o â—…ne_n the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n slay_v the_o pope_n dispense_v with_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o brabâ—…nt_n with_o the_o lady_n jaqueline_n the_o pope_n revoke_v his_o dispensation_n 1418._o the_o marriage_n consummate_v beâ—…wixt_n the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n and_o the_o contesse_n of_o holland_n the_o pope_n confirm_v his_o dispensation_n again_o john_n of_o bavaria_n get_v a_o dispensation_n frâ—…_n the_o pope_n to_o marry_v he_o obtain_v the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o holland_n &c_n &c_n of_o the_o emperor_n the_o answer_n of_o the_o province_n to_o john_n of_o bavaria_n john_n of_o bavaria_n take_v upon_o he_o the_o title_n of_o earl_n of_o holland_n etc._n etc._n he_o make_v war_n in_o holland_n the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n defâ—…_n john_n of_o bavaria_n a_o treaty_n â—…etwixt_n the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n &_o john_n of_o bavaria_n the_o article_n of_o the_o treaty_n 1419._o new_a waâ—…re_a beâ—…wixt_n they_o oâ—…_n vtrecht_n and_o holland_n the_o cabillâ—…_n and_o hoâ—…ckins_n â—…ke_v â—…rmes_n again_o 1420._o sundâ—…y_n ex_fw-la ploit_n oâ—…_n war_n the_o â—…king_n of_o â—…s_a castle_n by_o â—…n_n of_o bavaâ—…a_n leyden_n besiege_v and_o yield_v upon_o composition_n the_o accord_n 〈◊〉_d by_o the_o â—…d_n of_o â—…gmond_n the_o vicont_v force_v to_o resign_v his_o vicoâ—…ty_n of_o leyden_n to_o oâ—…_n of_o bavaria_n 1420._o the_o duke_n of_o brabâ—…nt_n come_v into_o zeeland_n without_o the_o privity_n of_o the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n contesse_n jaqueline_n go_v from_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n her_o
the_o five_o her_o son_n be_v yet_o a_o child_n she_o marry_v again_o with_o robert_n the_o frison_n son_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o flanders_n they_o be_v chase_v out_o of_o holland_n by_o godfâ—…ey_n the_o crookebacke_n duke_n of_o lorraine_n call_v in_o by_o william_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n ¶_o godfrey_n be_v the_o nine_o earl_n of_o holland_n account_v gertrude_n and_o robert_n for_o two_o head_n he_o vanquish_v the_o frison_n build_v the_o town_n of_o delf_n and_o be_v slay_v in_o antwerp_n ease_v of_o himself_o ¶_o robert_n the_o frison_n be_v earl_n of_o â—…landers_n restore_v cont_n thierry_n to_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n who_o vanquish_v the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o take_v he_o prisoner_n he_o make_v war_n against_o the_o frison_n who_o will_v be_v free_a under_o the_o empire_n and_o defeat_v they_o his_o death_n ¶_o floris_n the_o fat_a the_o sonnâ—…_n of_o thierry_n the_o five_o the_o eleven_o earl_n of_o holland_n etc._n etc._n he_o make_v war_n against_o the_o frison_n subdue_v they_o and_o die_v have_v reign_v 30_o year_n ¶_o thierry_n the_o six_o of_o that_o name_n the_o twelve_o earl_n he_o make_v war_n against_o the_o frison_n with_o who_o floris_n the_o black_a his_o brother_n join_v these_o brother_n be_v afterward_o reconcile_v the_o earl_n of_o cuycke_o kill_v floris_n thierry_n revenge_v his_o death_n and_o besiege_v vtrecht_n the_o frison_n defeat_v by_o he_o in_o holland_n and_o then_o he_o die_v have_v reign_v forty_o year_n ¶_o floris_n the_o three_o the_o 13_o earl_n son_n to_o thierry_n the_o six_o war_n against_o the_o frison_n war_n betwixt_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o flanders_n for_o the_o island_n of_o walchren_n the_o prowâ—…sse_n of_o the_o hollander_n at_o the_o siege_n of_o damiette_n in_o which_o voyage_n the_o earl_n die_v ¶_o thierry_n the_o seven_o the_o 14_o earl_n succeed_v his_o father_n he_o be_v in_o quarrel_n with_o william_n of_o holland_n his_o brother_n who_o join_v with_o the_o frison_n but_o they_o be_v afterward_o reconcile_v die_v he_o leave_v one_o only_a daughter_n ¶_o ada_n daughter_n to_o thierry_n the_o seven_o the_o 15_o command_v in_o holland_n she_o govern_v but_o one_o year_n and_o die_v without_o child_n during_o her_o life_n she_o be_v still_o in_o war_n against_o the_o earl_n of_o eastfriseland_n her_o uncle_n who_o succeed_v she_o and_o be_v ¶_o william_n the_o first_o of_o that_o name_n the_o sixteen_o earl_n of_o holland_n the_o crown_n of_o scotland_n fall_v unto_o he_o by_o his_o mother_n but_o he_o neglect_v it_o die_v he_o have_v rule_v 19_o year_n in_o holland_n and_o 26_o in_o friesland_n ¶_o floris_n the_o four_o succcede_v william_n his_o father_n the_o seventeen_o earl_n strange_a war_n with_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n he_o be_v slay_v at_o a_o tourney_n at_o clermont_n ¶_o william_n the_o second_o succeed_v floris_n his_o father_n be_v yet_o a_o child_n under_o the_o guard_n of_o his_o uncle_n the_o bâ—…shop_n of_o vtrecht_n he_o be_v crown_v king_n of_o roman_n he_o go_v against_o the_o frison_n where_o he_o be_v slay_v ¶_o floris_n the_o five_o the_o nineteen_o earl_n he_o have_v great_a war_n against_o the_o frison_n who_o he_o vanquish_v and_o bring_v back_o his_o father_n bone_n he_o be_v slâ—…ne_v by_o gerard_n van_fw-mi velsen_n knight_n ¶_o john_n the_o first_o of_o that_o name_n succeed_v his_o father_n floris_n the_o 20_o earl_n of_o holland_n be_v return_v out_o of_o england_n where_o he_o have_v marry_v the_o king_n daughter_n he_o revenge_v his_o father_n death_n he_o die_v without_o child_n and_o in_o he_o fail_v the_o race_n of_o earl_n descend_v from_o thierry_n of_o aquitaine_n the_o year_n of_o our_o redemption_n 863_o charles_n the_o bald_a king_n of_o earl_n france_n be_v in_o brabant_n in_o the_o province_n of_o campeigne_n at_o a_o town_n call_v bladell_n he_o call_v a_o general_a assembly_n of_o his_o prince_n and_o baron_n to_o consult_v of_o the_o best_a mean_n to_o repel_v the_o norman_n and_o dane_n who_o make_v daily_a incursion_n into_o germany_n friesland_n holland_n zealand_n and_o into_o the_o realm_n of_o france_n thither_o come_v many_o prince_n and_o great_a nobleman_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a from_o all_o part_n whether_o in_o like_a sort_n the_o pope_n be_v then_o at_o mentz_n upon_o the_o rhin_n send_v his_o legate_n among_o other_o prince_n and_o nobleman_n there_o present_a come_v cont_n haghen_n of_o little_a troy_n which_o at_o this_o present_a be_v the_o town_n of_o zanthen_n troy_n upon_o the_o rhin_n betwixt_o the_o town_n of_o nuys_n and_o cleefe_n bring_v with_o he_o his_o sister_n mathild_n wife_n of_o sigebert_n duke_n of_o aquitaine_n with_o her_o two_o son_n the_o elder_a be_v call_v walger_n who_o king_n charles_n do_v then_o make_v earl_n of_o teysterbaudt_n the_o which_o do_v at_o that_o instant_n and_o long_a after_o contain_v and_o comprehend_v the_o town_n of_o tyel_n bommell_n arkell_n heusden_n altem_n vianen_n culembourg_n buren_n leederdam_n aspren_n and_o henckelom_n with_o a_o great_a circuit_n of_o country_n unto_o the_o river_n of_o mouse_n the_o young_a be_v thierry_n who_o as_o yet_o have_v no_o siegneorie_n nor_o command_n but_o be_v a_o valiant_a and_o hardy_a knight_n who_o with_o his_o father_n sigibert_n have_v do_v many_o valiant_a exploit_n both_o in_o provence_n and_o aquitaine_n against_o the_o sâ—…rasins_n who_o make_v many_o incursion_n into_o those_o country_n so_o as_o for_o his_o valour_n and_o prowessâ—…_n he_o be_v much_o esteem_v in_o court_n and_o well_o favour_v of_o king_n charles_n thierry_n of_o aquitaine_n the_o first_o earl_n of_o holland_n king_n charles_n surname_v the_o bald_a first_o make_v i_o earl_n by_o name_n oâ—…_n holland_n 〈◊〉_d his_o brother_n lewis_n of_o zeeland_n do_v the_o same_o '_o but_o trouble_v manifold_a soon_o 〈◊〉_d my_o honour_n â—…ent_v down_o to_o the_o grave_n if_o the_o emperor_n have_v i_o no_o succour_n lend_v twice_o twenty_o year_n i_o hold_v the_o dane_n still_o in_o alarm_n and_o do_v abate_v thou_o pride_n of_o heart_n by_o valour_n and_o by_o arm_n of_o aquitame_n i_o be_v surname_v bear_v and_o breed_v gune_v my_o wife_n and_o in_o egmont_n my_o corpt_a lie_n bury_v at_o this_o assembly_n of_o bladell_n the_o earl_n haghen_n his_o uncle_n beseech_v the_o king_n to_o remember_v thierry_n his_o nephew_n and_o to_o advance_v and_o invest_v he_o in_o some_o part_n of_o the_o country_n which_o the_o norman_n and_o dane_n have_v late_o spoil_v and_o destroy_v know_v he_o as_o that_o be_v well_o know_v to_o all_o man_n to_o be_v valiant_a strong_a able_a to_o endure_v travel_n wise_a temperate_a and_o discreet_a to_o keep_v that_o which_o shall_v be_v give_v he_o in_o charge_n beside_o he_o be_v honourable_o descend_v issue_v from_o the_o blood_n of_o france_n by_o the_o ancient_a trojan_n king_n charles_n hear_v so_o many_o good_a testimony_n of_o this_o young_a knight_n at_o the_o request_n of_o the_o pope_n legate_n and_o the_o instance_n of_o the_o aquitaine_n earl_n haghen_n his_o uncle_n give_v unto_o thierry_n of_o aquitaine_n all_o the_o country_n of_o holland_n with_o a_o part_n of_o east-frizeland_a from_o dockum_n to_o the_o river_n of_o lanuers_n as_o the_o chronicle_n of_o holland_n do_v maintain_v which_o the_o frizelander_n seem_v to_o dislike_n and_o impugn_v say_v that_o charles_n who_o be_v then_o but_o king_n of_o france_n and_o not_o emperor_n can_v not_o dispose_v nor_o give_v away_o frizeland_n the_o which_o maintain_v itself_o under_o the_o roman_a empire_n to_o defend_v and_o protect_v they_o by_o his_o valour_n from_o the_o invasion_n and_o spoil_n of_o the_o dane_n and_o norman_n who_o even_o at_o that_o time_n hold_v and_o enjoy_v the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n the_o bishop_n and_o all_o his_o prebend_n to_o avoid_v their_o fury_n be_v flee_v to_o the_o town_n of_o deventer_n in_o the_o country_n of_o oueryssel_n the_o which_o be_v subject_a both_o to_o the_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a jurisdiction_n of_o the_o say_a bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n this_o assembly_n at_o bladell_n be_v end_v king_n charles_n go_v with_o this_o knight_n thierry_n into_o holland_n to_o put_v he_o in_o possission_n of_o the_o country_n by_o force_n of_o arm_n the_o viscount_n of_o leyden_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o wassenare_n his_o cousin_n these_o two_o house_n be_v since_o unite_v in_o that_o of_o the_o viscount_n gather_v together_o what_o force_v they_o can_v to_o make_v head_n against_o king_n charles_n and_o to_o hinder_v thierry_n in_o the_o possession_n of_o that_o which_o be_v give_v he_o refuse_v absolute_o to_o receive_v thierry_n thierry_n for_o their_o lord_n and_o earl_n desire_v rather_o to_o join_v with_o they_o of_o friesland_n and_o to_o remain_v subject_n to_o the_o empire_n the_o king_n and_o cont_n thierry_n march_v against_o they_o and_o give_v
wickin_n and_o gadezo_n earl_n lazo_n alger_n and_o zuveer_n that_o be_v to_o say_v asuerus_n knight_n with_o a_o great_a number_n of_o squire_n and_o gentleman_n beside_o the_o man_n at_o arm_n and_o common_a soldier_n which_o be_v very_o many_o the_o bishop_n adelbold_n be_v much_o perplex_v for_o this_o defeat_n yet_o he_o faint_v not_o but_o gather_v together_o his_o disperse_a troop_n will_v make_v a_o second_o proof_n and_o hazard_v another_o battle_n the_o which_o be_v more_o prejudicial_a and_o fatal_a unto_o he_o than_o the_o first_o for_o not_o only_o his_o army_n be_v defeat_v but_o himself_o be_v take_v prisoner_n have_v lose_v among_o the_o man_n of_o mark_n volckert_n a_o priest_n prisoner_n and_o cannon_n bertold_v a_o deacon_n john_n and_o godfrey_n earl_n hiddo_n halmeric_n wabtelin_n hubert_n and_o hildebold_n knight_n zidfrid_n and_o heyman_n baron_n with_o a_o great_a number_n of_o brave_a soldier_n cont_n thierry_n after_o these_o two_o victory_n his_o man_n be_v lade_v with_o spoil_n and_o good_a prisoner_n return_v into_o holland_n lead_v his_o bishop_n with_o he_o who_o he_o entreat_v very_o courteous_o seek_v to_o comfort_v he_o and_o to_o moderate_a his_o passion_n in_o this_o his_o adversity_n be_v much_o trouble_v for_o his_o overthrow_n and_o imprisonment_n one_o day_n among_o the_o rest_n cont_n thierry_n ask_v of_o he_o by_o way_n of_o familiar_a discourse_n what_o have_v move_v he_o so_o to_o malice_n the_o hollander_n and_o to_o make_v war_n against_o they_o see_v that_o neythâ—…r_n bishop_n they_o nor_o he_o himself_o have_v ever_o wrong_v he_o or_o don_v he_o injury_n the_o bishop_n answer_v sir_n i_o confess_v that_o i_o never_o receive_v any_o wrong_n from_o yourself_o nor_o your_o subject_n neither_o yet_o from_o any_o of_o your_o predecessor_n but_o that_o which_o move_v i_o to_o attempt_v war_n against_o you_o and_o to_o oppress_v and_o molest_v your_o subject_n be_v only_o for_o that_o i_o be_v give_v to_o understand_v that_o the_o country_n of_o holland_n do_v ancient_o hold_v of_o my_o bishopric_n of_o vtrecht_n for_o proof_n whereof_o we_o read_v in_o history_n that_o vtrecht_n be_v in_o old_a time_n the_o chief_a and_o capital_a town_n of_o holland_n and_o that_o at_o this_o day_n it_o be_v so_o hold_v and_o therefore_o in_o my_o opinion_n holland_n in_o former_a time_n do_v belong_v to_o my_o predecessor_n for_o this_o cause_n i_o do_v move_v and_o incite_v the_o frison_n to_o rebel_v that_o by_o the_o help_n of_o their_o force_n and_o succour_n i_o may_v expel_v you_o out_o of_o your_o country_n and_o join_v it_o unto_o my_o signiory_n but_o see_v i_o have_v take_v a_o wrong_a course_n and_o be_o take_v in_o the_o snare_n which_o i_o prepare_v for_o you_o i_o will_v foretell_v you_o by_o way_n of_o pprophecy_n that_o there_o shall_v never_o be_v any_o pâ—…rtect_n love_n and_o friendship_n betwixt_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n and_o the_o hollander_n and_o that_o in_o future_a age_n they_o shall_v much_o vex_v one_o another_o by_o war_n robbery_n oppression_n and_o spoil_n sometime_o one_o be_v victor_n sometime_o the_o other_o whereunto_o cont_n thierry_n answer_v god_n will_v be_v do_v in_o all_o thing_n both_o in_o my_o country_n and_o elsewhere_o according_a to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n yet_o i_o will_v have_v my_o lord_n bishop_n understand_v that_o the_o prince_n of_o holland_n do_v little_o esteem_v the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n but_o i_o grieve_v for_o the_o poor_a commons_o who_o endure_v much_o through_o the_o spoil_n and_o insolency_n of_o man_n of_o war_n yet_o if_o you_o will_v promise_v i_o under_o your_o hand_n and_o seal_v never_o to_o stir_v up_o nor_o bishop_n encourage_v my_o frison_n to_o rebel_v i_o will_v suffer_v you_o to_o depart_v free_a and_o will_v give_v you_o leave_v to_o do_v what_o you_o can_v for_o that_o i_o do_v not_o much_o apprehend_v what_o you_o and_o you_o can_v do_v unto_o i_o to_o who_o the_o bishop_n say_v although_o i_o do_v it_o unwilling_o yet_o necessity_n will_v force_v i_o unto_o it_o whereupon_o the_o earl_n reply_v if_o my_o lord_n bishop_n will_v not_o accept_v nor_o effect_v that_o which_o i_o have_v propound_v he_o may_v remain_v here_o with_o i_o and_o i_o will_v take_v order_n for_o his_o charge_n and_o for_o all_o other_o thing_n necessary_a yet_o my_o lord_n must_v understand_v that_o neither_o he_o nor_o any_o of_o his_o predecessor_n have_v ever_o any_o right_n of_o propriety_n or_o temporal_a jurisdiction_n upon_o holland_n nor_o on_o the_o dependence_n thereof_o in_o any_o sort_n whatsoever_o neither_o shall_v it_o be_v find_v in_o any_o write_n and_o evidence_n that_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n be_v ever_o entitle_v earl_n of_o holland_n see_v that_o charles_n the_o bald_a king_n of_o france_n and_o afterward_o emperor_n have_v succeed_v by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o father_n lewis_n the_o gentle_a son_n to_o charlemaigne_n in_o the_o country_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o realm_n of_o france_n and_o other_o country_n of_o his_o inheritance_n after_o that_o he_o have_v defeat_v the_o normanes_n give_v they_o to_o my_o great_a grandfather_n cont_n thierry_n the_o first_o son_n to_o sigehert_n duke_n of_o aquitaine_n and_o for_o the_o better_a assurance_n and_o confirmation_n of_o the_o say_v grant_v at_o the_o instance_n of_o pope_n john_n the_o 9_o he_o himself_o in_o person_n put_v the_o say_a count_n thierry_n in_o full_a possession_n of_o the_o say_a earldom_n and_o subject_v they_o unto_o he_o by_o force_n of_o arm_n institute_v he_o as_o his_o royal_a letter_n patent_n make_v mention_n the_o first_o earl_n to_o protect_v and_o defend_v they_o against_o the_o incursion_n of_o the_o dane_n and_o by_o good_a and_o mild_a course_n to_o draw_v this_o rough_a and_o uncivile_a people_n to_o his_o devotion_n as_o he_o have_v do_v the_o like_a i_o may_v affirm_v and_o prove_v by_o good_a testimony_n that_o friesland_n be_v of_o the_o jurisdiction_n of_o holland_n for_o that_o lewis_n king_n of_o germany_n brother_n to_o charles_n the_o bald_a give_v all_o that_o country_n to_o the_o say_a cont_n thierry_n unto_o the_o river_n of_o lanuver_n and_o beyond_o it_o bend_v towards_o the_o east_n charles_n the_o great_a king_n of_o france_n and_o emperor_n give_v it_o unto_o godefroy_n king_n of_o denmark_n in_o dowry_n with_o his_o wife_n upon_o condition_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v baptize_v who_o afterward_o be_v slay_v and_o therefore_o if_o godefroy_n have_v make_v any_o session_n or_o gift_n unto_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n i_o be_o well_o please_v therewith_o and_o will_v not_o pretend_v any_o interest_n to_o that_o which_o lie_v beyond_o the_o say_a river_n of_o lanuver_n my_o lord_n must_v also_o understand_v the_o great_a ingratitude_n of_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n for_o the_o benefit_n which_o they_o receive_v of_o my_o great_a grandfather_n for_o he_o and_o his_o brother_n walger_n earl_n of_o teysterbaudt_n remain_v at_o anezaet_n near_o unto_o tyl_n make_v so_o long_a war_n against_o the_o dane_n which_o do_v then_o possess_v the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n as_o they_o force_v they_o to_o abandon_v the_o place_n and_o restore_v the_o bishop_n rabod_n who_o as_o a_o exile_a prelate_n keep_v at_o deventer_n to_o his_o episcopal_a seat_n these_o be_v the_o thanks_o we_o receive_v now_o from_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n who_o require_v i_o evil_a for_o good_a i_o therefore_o conclude_v with_o the_o truth_n that_o neither_o my_o lord_n bishop_n nor_o any_o of_o his_o predecessor_n have_v ever_o any_o right_n interest_n nor_o title_n of_o temporal_a jurisdiction_n in_o the_o country_n of_o holland_n nor_o of_o friesland_n for_o as_o much_o as_o be_v contain_v within_o the_o river_n of_o lanuver_n unless_o your_o lordship_n can_v show_v &_o produce_v some_o sale_n transport_v or_o donation_n which_o my_o predecessor_n have_v make_v unto_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n as_o they_o have_v the_o power_n and_o mean_n to_o do_v the_o which_o do_v appear_v by_o the_o letter_n grant_v by_o emperor_n &_o king_n their_o benefactor_n bishop_n adelbold_n have_v well_o &_o due_o consider_v of_o all_o cont_n thierries_n reason_n confess_v his_o error_n reason_n and_o that_o be_v ill_o advise_v he_o have_v first_o attempt_v war_n against_o he_o and_o that_o in_o all_o the_o land_n and_o seignory_n of_o the_o say_a earl_n he_o have_v no_o other_o jurisdiction_n but_o spiritual_a in_o that_o which_o concern_v the_o administration_n and_o government_n of_o the_o church_n only_o as_o it_o have_v be_v give_v from_o emperor_n and_o king_n to_o willebrord_n the_o first_o bishop_n as_o far_o as_o it_o may_v extend_v unto_o this_o day_n it_o be_v true_a say_v the_o earl_n and_o we_o acknowledge_v you_o for_o our_o spiritual_a father_n commander_n in_o divine_a thing_n and_o which_o concern_v the_o salvation_n of_o
inheritance_n at_o the_o same_o time_n which_o be_v in_o the_o year_n 1077._o die_v the_o say_v william_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n have_v govern_v his_o bishopric_n in_o bloody_a war_n in_o the_o which_o he_o be_v often_o victor_n for_o the_o space_n of_o two_o and_o twenty_o year_n carry_v himself_o more_o like_o a_o captain_n than_o a_o pastor_n to_o who_o succeed_v conrard_n issue_v from_o the_o duke_n of_o suaube_n who_o be_v install_v in_o the_o say_a bishopric_n the_o better_a to_o defend_v the_o conquest_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n which_o his_o predecessor_n william_n have_v make_v this_o conrard_n take_v great_a delight_n in_o the_o castle_n of_o isselmond_n whether_o the_o earl_n thierry_n and_o robert_n the_o frison_n march_v with_o their_o army_n know_v his_o usual_a residence_n isselmond_n to_o be_v there_o the_o bishop_n conrard_n hear_v that_o they_o come_v to_o besiege_v he_o and_o see_v his_o say_a castle_n invest_v send_v to_o his_o subject_n of_o his_o bishopric_n of_o vtrecht_n to_o come_v to_o succour_v he_o and_o to_o free_v he_o from_o this_o siege_n whereupon_o great_a number_n of_o soldier_n come_v to_o he_o from_o all_o part_n so_o as_o there_o be_v a_o furious_a battle_n fight_v betwixt_o the_o bishop_n traiectins_n and_o the_o hollander_n and_o fleming_n of_o cont_n thierry_n and_o cont_n robert_n the_o which_o be_v long_o in_o suspense_n to_o whether_o part_v the_o victory_n will_v incline_v but_o in_o the_o end_n the_o bishop_n man_n be_v break_v and_o thierry_n put_v to_o flight_n of_o who_o there_o be_v a_o great_a slaughter_n make_v be_v pursue_v unto_o their_o ship_n where_o many_o be_v drown_v in_o the_o press_n strive_v to_o get_v in_o there_o die_v many_o noble_n of_o the_o bishop_n side_n among_o other_o garlar_fw-it earl_n of_o zutphen_n lambert_n provost_n cathedral_n of_o deventer_n volckmar_n priest_n of_o s._n boniface_n chisbrecht_n and_o warembault_n knight_n and_o of_o cont_n thierries_n side_n john_n of_o arckel_n euerard_n of_o bockhorst_n with_o many_o other_o gentleman_n and_o brave_a soldier_n the_o bishop_n have_v lose_v this_o battle_n and_o see_v his_o man_n quite_o defeat_v and_o without_o any_o mean_n to_o rally_v they_o again_o together_o seek_v to_o fortify_v himself_o in_o the_o dungeon_n of_o the_o castle_n of_o isselmond_n rampier_v up_o the_o base_a court_n but_o cont_n thierry_n by_o the_o advice_n of_o his_o hollander_n have_v win_v the_o say_v base_a court_n force_v the_o bishop_n to_o yield_v both_o himself_o and_o holland_n the_o place_n to_o his_o mercy_n and_o in_o the_o end_n for_o his_o liberty_n to_o restore_v unto_o he_o all_o his_o country_n of_o holland_n which_o do_v the_o earl_n send_v he_o home_o honourable_o to_o vtrecht_n after_o this_o triumphant_a victory_n and_o before_o that_o he_o dismiss_v his_o army_n cont_n thierry_n have_v recover_v his_o inheritance_n enter_v into_o holland_n from_o the_o which_o he_o have_v be_v long_o expel_v and_o be_v there_o receive_v with_o great_a joy_n and_o pomp_n and_o acknowledge_v for_o their_o prince_n earl_n and_o natural_a lord_n but_o the_o frison_n who_o have_v so_o often_o rebel_v be_v restic_a and_o refuse_v the_o homage_n which_o they_o ought_v he_o seek_v to_o remain_v free_a imperialist_n although_o that_o egbert_n competitor_n to_o the_o emperor_n henry_n the_o four_o have_v subdue_v they_o from_o the_o fly_n to_o the_o river_n of_o lanuver_n have_v make_v they_o his_o vassal_n and_o give_v they_o to_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o the_o say_v egbert_n be_v vanquish_v and_o slay_v in_o a_o mill_n by_o the_o say_v emperor_n man_n all_o the_o country_n of_o friesland_n be_v give_v to_o bishop_n william_n of_o geldre_n and_o annex_v unto_o his_o bishopric_n by_o the_o say_a emperor_n henry_n the_o frison_n therefore_o see_v the_o say_v conrard_n vanquish_v will_v not_o acknowledge_v the_o one_o nor_o the_o other_o but_o only_o the_o holland_n emperor_n and_o the_o empire_n rely_v upon_o their_o ancient_a privilege_n thierry_n see_v their_o obstinacy_n attend_v the_o opportunity_n of_o a_o sharp_a and_o violent_a winter_n with_o some_o hard_a frost_n which_o make_v the_o foul_a way_n water_n marsh_n and_o quagge_v mire_n firm_a and_o hard_o as_o stone_n then_o he_o march_v with_o all_o his_o force_n to_o assail_v they_o the_o frison_n attend_v he_o upon_o the_o you_o where_o a_o furious_a battle_n be_v fight_v but_o in_o the_o end_n the_o frison_n not_o able_a any_o long_o to_o endure_v the_o force_n of_o the_o hollander_n and_o fleming_n be_v put_v to_o rout_n and_o above_o forty_o thousand_o slay_v upon_o the_o place_n yet_o the_o frison_n faint_v not_o for_o this_o defeat_n but_o have_v thierry_n gather_v together_o their_o disperse_a troop_n and_o be_v succour_v with_o fresh_a and_o great_a supply_n they_o present_v themselves_o to_o a_o second_o battle_n the_o earl_n be_v well_o accompany_v after_o that_o he_o have_v encourage_v his_o man_n go_v to_o charge_v they_o the_o encounter_n be_v great_a and_o fierce_a either_o party_n contend_v for_o the_o victory_n the_o hollander_n fight_v for_o honour_n and_o spoil_v and_o the_o frison_n for_o their_o liberty_n life_n and_o good_n yet_o they_o be_v charge_v so_o furious_o by_o the_o hollander_n as_o not_o able_a any_o long_o to_o endure_v the_o shock_n they_o begin_v by_o defeat_v little_a and_o little_a to_o recoil_v and_o give_v back_o and_o in_o the_o end_n flee_v so_o as_o the_o slaughter_n be_v very_o great_a for_o the_o earl_n be_v much_o incense_v against_o they_o command_v all_o to_o be_v slay_v so_o as_o there_o die_v above_o six_o thousand_o in_o this_o second_o battle_n and_o march_v into_o the_o country_n he_o take_v man_n woman_n and_o child_n prisoner_n that_o be_v under_o the_o age_n of_o twelve_o year_n put_v all_o that_o can_v be_v take_v in_o the_o fury_n to_o the_o sword_n that_o exceed_v this_o age_n be_v resolve_v to_o ruin_n and_o unpeople_v the_o whole_a country_n then_o he_o go_v to_o besiege_v the_o town_n of_o staveren_n and_o the_o inhabitant_n be_v force_v to_o compound_v to_o have_v their_o life_n and_o good_n save_v pay_v thirteen_o earl_n hundred_o crown_n of_o gold_n for_o a_o ransom_n and_o lead_v with_o he_o forty_o of_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o town_n for_o hostage_n cause_v all_o strange_a soldier_n that_o be_v find_v in_o it_o to_o be_v strip_v and_o spoil_v thus_o cont_n thierry_n recover_v all_o the_o country_n of_o friesland_n and_o return_v a_o conqueror_n into_o his_o country_n of_o zeeland_n where_o soon_o after_o he_o marry_v withild_n daughter_n to_o frederick_n wife_n duke_n of_o saxony_n by_o who_o he_o have_v one_o son_n call_v floris_n who_o be_v earl_n after_o his_o death_n and_o one_o daughter_n name_v mathild_n the_o which_o be_v marry_v to_o the_o duke_n of_o orleans_n the_o say_a cont_n thierry_n confirm_v by_o letter_n of_o state_n the_o donation_n make_v by_o the_o earl_n his_o predecessor_n to_o the_o abbey_n of_o egmont_n conrard_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n be_v as_o we_o have_v say_v free_v from_o prison_n have_v yield_v up_o unto_o cont_n thierry_n his_o earldom_n of_o holland_n be_v not_o well_o satisfy_v that_o the_o say_v thierry_n have_v conquer_v friesland_n the_o which_o he_o maintain_v do_v belong_v unto_o he_o but_o with_o such_o information_n as_o bishop_n william_n of_o geldre_n his_o predecessor_n have_v make_v unto_o the_o emperor_n henry_n the_o totle_n four_o he_o obtain_v by_o letter_n patent_n bear_v date_n the_o ides_n of_o february_n in_o the_o year_n 1088._o a_o grant_n of_o the_o say_a country_n of_o friesland_n in_o the_o which_o be_v special_o name_v the_o quarter_n of_o oostergoe_v and_o westergoe_v unto_o the_o river_n of_o lanuver_n the_o which_o the_o say_a bishop_n conrard_n do_v afterward_o give_v in_o the_o year_n 1092._o to_o adolph_n of_o fornenburch_n to_o hold_v they_o in_o fee_n of_o his_o bishopric_n of_o vtrecht_n this_o knight_n adolph_n have_v to_o wife_n anne_n daughter_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o ameland_n by_o the_o which_o he_o have_v no_o child_n in_o the_o same_o year_n cont_n thierry_n be_v fall_v sick_a die_v the_o fifteen_o of_o the_o calends_n of_o july_n thierry_n after_o that_o the_o lady_n gertrude_n of_o saxony_n his_o mother_n from_o the_o decease_n of_o cont_n floris_n her_o husband_n father_n to_o thierry_n have_v govern_v the_o country_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n two_o year_n robert_n the_o frison_n his_o father_n in_o law_n eight_o year_n godfrey_n the_o crooked_a duke_n of_o lorraine_n four_o william_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n one_o year_n and_o he_o himself_o fifteen_o make_v in_o all_o thirty_o year_n from_o the_o death_n of_o the_o say_a cont_n floris_n his_o father_n he_o be_v inter_v in_o the_o abbey_n of_o egmont_n by_o who_o also_o do_v lie_v the_o countess_n withild_n
his_o wife_n in_o his_o time_n there_o be_v many_o brave_a knight_n in_o holland_n beside_o his_o brethren_n and_o among_o other_o william_n lord_n of_o brederode_n gerard_n lord_n of_o theilinghen_n baldwin_n lord_n of_o heusden_n fox_n time_n lord_n of_o arckell_n dodo_n lord_n of_o leederdam_n the_o signior_n of_o lerke_n of_o putten_n of_o polevanen_n of_o streven_n of_o altena_n vernard_n of_o buchor_v john_n of_o persin_n aleuvin_n of_o wassenare_n the_o vicont_n of_o leyden_n schaâ—…aloth_n and_o truse_v his_o brethren_n dodo_n of_o riswicke_n the_o signior_n ysbrant_n gruytwater_n with_o many_o other_o gentleman_n of_o mark_n the_o epitaph_n of_o this_o cont_n thierry_n the_o five_o be_v find_v in_o the_o abbey_n of_o egmont_n after_o this_o manner_n viribus_fw-la haud_fw-la modicus_fw-la situs_fw-la est_fw-la hic_fw-la theodoricus_n qui_fw-la pulsus_fw-la patria_fw-la viredit_n in_o propria_fw-la nam_fw-la dux_n gibbosus_fw-la puerâ—…_n fuit_fw-la insidiosus_fw-la sed_fw-la ducis_fw-la interitus_fw-la fit_a iweni_fw-la reditus_fw-la vibs_fw-la traiectensis_fw-la fulmen_fw-la tremit_fw-la ipsius_fw-la ensis_fw-la mortes_fw-la multorum_fw-la dum_fw-la genâ—…it_fw-la omne_fw-la forum_n capto_fw-la pontifice_fw-la comes_fw-la inclitus_fw-la egit_fw-la anicè_fw-la non_fw-la quod_fw-la vi_fw-la poterat_fw-la sed_fw-la quod_fw-la honoris_fw-la erat_fw-la hostibus_fw-la iste_fw-la gravis_fw-la patriae_fw-la tutissima_fw-la clavis_fw-la quem_fw-la decuere_fw-la benè_fw-la verba_fw-la statura_fw-la genae_fw-la juli_n quindenas_fw-la â—…eproducente_fw-la calendas_fw-la qua_fw-la comitem_fw-la rapuit_fw-la mors_fw-la lachrimosa_fw-la fuit_fw-la floris_n surname_v the_o fat_a the_o second_o of_o that_o name_n and_o eleven_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n 11_o florentius_n cognom_fw-la pinguis_fw-la inbountie_n and_o in_o piety_n it_o be_v i_o that_o do_v surpass_v as_o likewise_o in_o great_a store_n of_o wealth_n the_o prince_n of_o my_o race_n my_o wife_n be_v daughter_n to_o the_o emperor_n lotharie_n and_o in_o rhynsburg_n a_o cloister_n new_a for_o nâ—…nes_n do_v edify_v full_a thirty_o six_o year_n time_n my_o earldom_n i_o possess_v and_o force_v the_o frison_n unto_o peace_n that_o seem_v it_o to_o detest_v at_o last_o as_o god_n ordain_v have_v that_o man_n shall_v die_v to_o death_n i_o yield_v and_o my_o bone_n in_o egmont_n church_n do_v lie_v floris_n the_o second_o of_o that_o name_n and_o eleven_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n son_n to_o cont_n thierry_n the_o five_o be_v common_o call_v the_o fat_a or_o the_o gross_a a_o active_a man_n well_o member_v and_o of_o a_o tall_a stature_n a_o politic_a prince_n incline_v to_o peace_n and_o liberal_a in_o give_v ready_a to_o pleasure_v every_o man_n and_o to_o hurt_v no_o man_n he_o have_v to_o wife_n petronelle_n or_o parnel_n daughter_n to_o didier_n duke_n of_o saxony_n sister_n to_o the_o emperor_n lothaire_n of_o who_o he_o have_v three_o son_n thierry_n the_o six_o his_o wife_n successor_n the_o twelve_o earl_n of_o holland_n floris_n the_o black_a prince_n of_o kenemerlandt_n and_o simon_n with_o one_o daughter_n name_v hadewicke_n which_o be_v countess_n of_o geldre_n a_o very_a beautiful_a lady_n he_o be_v much_o give_v to_o favour_n churchman_n by_o reason_n whereof_o he_o give_v great_a revenue_n to_o the_o abbey_n of_o egmont_n in_o the_o year_n 1119._o cont_n floris_n have_v a_o quarrel_n with_o a_o knight_n of_o friesland_n call_v galonge_v of_o galama_n by_o reason_n of_o hunt_v in_o the_o forest_n of_o creyl_n whether_o the_o earl_n lie_v at_o tenâ—…kelhuysen_n 1119_o now_o call_v tuchuysen_n or_o at_o medernblyck_n go_v usual_o for_o his_o recreation_n on_o a_o certain_a time_n among_o the_o rest_n he_o take_v from_o galamas_n servant_n three_o of_o his_o greyhound_n and_o two_o hare_n which_o they_o have_v take_v whereof_o the_o say_v galama_n according_a to_o the_o threat_n of_o the_o country_n swear_v to_o take_v a_o bloody_a revenge_n the_o earl_n make_v no_o account_n of_o his_o threat_n come_v friesland_n after_o his_o accustom_a manner_n to_o hunt_v in_o this_o wood_n galama_n meet_v he_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o good_a troop_n of_o his_o friend_n and_o partisan_n at_o their_o first_o encounter_n he_o audacious_o demand_v of_o the_o earl_n reparation_n of_o the_o wrong_n he_o have_v do_v he_o in_o take_v away_o his_o dog_n and_o venison_n or_o else_o he_o will_v take_v it_o with_o his_o own_o hand_n use_v withal_o many_o proud_a and_o haughty_a speech_n the_o earl_n meaning_n to_o blame_v he_o for_o his_o presumptuous_a rashness_n galama_n pass_v from_o word_n to_o blow_n thrust_v at_o the_o earl_n with_o his_o rapier_n think_v to_o have_v pass_v it_o through_o his_o body_n but_o he_o slip_v a_o little_a on_o the_o one_o side_n the_o earl_n be_v hurt_v in_o the_o arm_n and_o be_v rescue_v by_o his_o gentleman_n of_o who_o galama_n overthrow_v two_o before_o they_o part_v the_o earl_n thirst_v after_o revenge_n but_o to_o avoid_v effusion_n of_o blood_n and_o the_o ruin_n of_o their_o subject_n this_o quarrel_n be_v compromit_v to_o godfrey_n duke_n of_o brabant_n who_o die_v soon_o after_o it_o be_v leave_v in_o suspense_n until_o the_o year_n 1165._o that_o the_o emperor_n frederick_n barbarousse_n reconcile_v quarrel_n these_o two_o house_n of_o holland_n and_o galama_n by_o the_o which_o accord_n it_o be_v say_v that_o joub_n galama_n and_o his_o heir_n shall_v hunt_v free_o in_o the_o forest_n of_o creyl_n and_o enjoy_v a_o moiety_n thereof_o for_o they_o and_o their_o heir_n for_o ever_o at_o the_o same_o time_n staveren_n the_o chief_a town_n of_o all_o friesland_n rich_a and_o abound_v in_o all_o wealth_n the_o which_o have_v be_v the_o only_a staple_n for_o all_o merchandise_n whether_o ship_n come_v from_o all_o part_n who_o inhabitant_n through_o ease_n know_v not_o what_o to_o do_v nor_o desire_n show_v themselves_o in_o all_o thing_n excessive_a and_o licentious_a not_o only_o in_o their_o apparel_n but_o also_o in_o the_o furniture_n of_o their_o house_n gild_n the_o seat_n before_o their_o lodging_n so_o as_o they_o be_v common_o call_v the_o debauch_a child_n of_o staveren_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o common_a course_n of_o this_o world_n when_o as_o friesland_n thing_n be_v at_o the_o high_a or_o that_o man_n be_v at_o the_o height_n of_o their_o prosperity_n to_o decline_v and_o fall_v again_o even_o so_o it_o happen_v to_o this_o town_n of_o staveren_n by_o a_o wonderful_a or_o rather_o miraculous_a accident_n proceed_v from_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n enemy_n to_o all_o pride_n and_o contempt_n which_o be_v in_o this_o manner_n there_o be_v in_o the_o say_a town_n a_o widow_n who_o know_v no_o end_n of_o her_o wealth_n the_o which_o make_v her_o proud_a and_o insolent_a she_o do_v freight_v out_o a_o ship_n for_o danswicke_n give_v the_o master_n charge_n to_o return_v she_o in_o exchange_n of_o her_o merchandise_n the_o rare_a stuff_n he_o can_v find_v the_o master_n of_o the_o ship_n find_v no_o better_a commodity_n than_o good_a friesland_n wheat_n freight_v his_o ship_n therewith_o with_o the_o which_o he_o return_v to_o staveren_n the_o which_o do_v so_o discontent_a this_o foolish_a and_o glorious_a widow_n as_o she_o say_v unto_o the_o master_n that_o if_o he_o have_v lade_v the_o say_a corn_n on_o the_o starre-boord_n side_n he_o shall_v cast_v it_o into_o the_o sea_n on_o the_o larâ—…boord_n the_o which_o be_v do_v and_o all_o the_o wheat_n pour_v into_o the_o sea_n but_o note_v the_o wonder_n of_o god_n just_a judgement_n the_o whole_a town_n yea_o all_o the_o province_n do_v smart_n for_o one_o woman_n error_n for_o present_o in_o the_o same_o place_n where_o as_o the_o mariner_n have_v cast_v the_o corn_n into_o the_o sea_n there_o grow_v a_o great_a bar_n of_o sand_n wherewith_o the_o haven_n be_v so_o stop_v as_o no_o great_a ship_n can_v enter_v and_o at_o this_o day_n the_o small_a vessel_n that_o will_v anchor_n there_o must_v be_v very_o careful_a lest_o they_o strike_v against_o this_o flat_a or_o sand_n the_o which_o since_o have_v be_v call_v vrawe-landt_a that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o woman_n sand_n whereby_o the_o town_n lose_v their_o staple_n and_o traffic_n of_o merchandise_n by_o little_a and_o little_a come_v to_o decline_v and_o by_o the_o intestine_a war_n which_o have_v since_o happen_v in_o friesland_n the_o inhabitant_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o wealth_n and_o pride_n be_v grow_v intolerable_a to_o the_o nobility_n who_o in_o sumptuousnesse_n can_v not_o endure_v to_o be_v brave_v by_o they_o the_o say_a town_n be_v now_o become_v one_o of_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o province_n although_o it_o be_v at_o this_o day_n one_o that_o have_v the_o great_a privilege_n among_o all_o the_o hans_n town_n cont_n floris_n have_v live_v long_o in_o peace_n as_o he_o be_v a_o man_n of_o a_o quiet_a spirit_n the_o frison_n begin_v rebel_n to_o rebel_v again_o and_o
into_o friesland_n be_v not_o above_o five_o or_o six_o league_n distance_n and_o the_o say_v floris_n have_v yet_o do_v worse_o unto_o his_o brother_n and_o the_o hollander_n if_o the_o emperor_n lothaire_n brethren_n their_o uncle_n have_v intelligence_n of_o the_o quarrel_n of_o these_o two_o brethren_n his_o sister_n son_n have_v not_o reconcile_v they_o together_o as_o they_o be_v soon_o after_o the_o emperor_n have_v a_o great_a desire_n to_o be_v revenge_v of_o the_o frison_n who_o have_v rebel_v against_o cont_n thierry_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o donation_n which_o he_o have_v make_v unto_o he_o of_o the_o country_n of_o oostergoe_v westergoe_v &_o the_o seven_o forest_n but_o have_v great_a war_n in_o germany_n &_o italy_n he_o can_v not_o pursue_v his_o intent_n &_o therefore_o this_o grant_n do_v not_o great_o advance_v he_o nor_o his_o successor_n beside_o andrew_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n brother_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o cuick_n find_v himself_o grieve_v say_v that_o those_o jurisdiction_n belong_v unto_o he_o by_o the_o gift_n of_o former_a emperor_n whereupon_o he_o friesland_n go_v to_o conrard_n competitor_n to_o lothaire_n in_o the_o empire_n who_o disâ—…lled_v that_o which_o lothaire_n have_v give_v to_o thierry_n and_o confirm_v that_o which_o the_o emperor_n their_o predecessor_n have_v grant_v to_o former_a bishop_n and_o withal_o bishop_n herbert_n successor_n to_o andrew_n after_o the_o death_n of_o the_o emperor_n lothaire_n to_o who_o conrard_n be_v force_v to_o give_v place_n obtain_v of_o the_o say_v conrard_n be_v confirm_v in_o the_o empire_n after_o the_o death_n of_o lothaire_n a_o new_a â—…tification_n of_o the_o say_v grant_v but_o as_o all_o those_o which_o have_v be_v make_v be_v but_o in_o paper_n or_o pâ—…ment_n either_o party_n want_v force_n to_o take_v possession_n thereof_o the_o frison_n maintain_v themselves_o in_o their_o ancient_a freedom_n and_o liberty_n by_o force_n of_o arm_n which_o liberty_n have_v be_v give_v they_o by_o ancient_a emperor_n and_o namely_o by_o charlemaigne_n and_o which_o they_o have_v purchase_v with_o the_o dear_a price_n of_o their_o life_n and_o blood_n neither_o have_v the_o earl_n of_o holland_n nor_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n any_o great_a authority_n nor_o command_n in_o the_o say_a jurisdiction_n of_o friesland_n except_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n who_o for_o a_o time_n do_v quiet_o enjoy_v the_o town_n and_o country_n of_o gronninghen_n by_o the_o like_a grant_n from_o emperor_n the_o quarrel_n of_o the_o two_o brethren_n cont_n thierry_n and_o floris_n the_o black_a be_v pacify_v and_o brethren_n they_o reconcile_v the_o say_a floris_n have_v another_o with_o the_o earl_n govard_n of_o arlisberg_n &_o herman_n of_o cuick_n brethren_n these_o two_o earl_n have_v one_o niece_n the_o daughter_n of_o arnoult_n van_fw-mi iâ—…ochem_n a_o knight_n and_o of_o alice_n their_o sister_n who_o after_o the_o decease_n of_o her_o father_n and_o mother_n live_v with_o cont_n herman_n of_o cuick_n her_o uncle_n some_o of_o the_o friend_n &_o servant_n of_o this_o young_a gentlewoman_n to_o who_o the_o valour_n and_o merit_n of_o floris_n be_v well_o know_v do_v great_o wish_v and_o desire_v a_o marriage_n betwixt_o they_o two_o but_o these_o two_o earl_n will_v by_o no_o mean_n yield_v thereunto_o devise_v all_o the_o traverse_n and_o cross_n they_o can_v those_o of_o vtrecht_n as_o well_o for_o fear_v of_o the_o emperor_n lothaire_n his_o uncle_n as_o for_o the_o love_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n his_o brother_n receive_v the_o lord_n floris_n into_o their_o town_n give_v he_o free_a egress_n and_o regress_n when_o he_o please_v with_o all_o his_o train_n he_o be_v much_o move_v and_o discontent_v that_o the_o earl_n of_o arlisberg_n and_o cuick_n with_o andrew_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n all_o three_o brethren_n have_v refuse_v he_o this_o gentlewoman_n their_o niece_n resolve_v to_o be_v revenge_v of_o the_o say_a bishop_n and_o to_o do_v he_o all_o the_o injury_n he_o can_v for_o that_o he_o hate_v he_o most_o whereupon_o enter_v with_o a_o army_n into_o his_o diocese_n of_o vtrecht_n he_o burn_v the_o town_n of_o lermeude_a cont_n herman_n know_v well_o that_o by_o open_a force_n he_o can_v not_o avoid_v he_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o great_a aid_n and_o support_v that_o he_o have_v from_o the_o emperor_n his_o uncle_n and_o from_o the_o earl_n his_o brother_n he_o lay_v a_o ambush_n to_o surprise_v and_o take_v he_o prisoner_n one_o morning_n attend_v floris_n come_v out_o of_o the_o town_n with_o ten_o or_o twelve_o gentleman_n to_o hunt_v issue_v out_o of_o his_o ambush_n cuick_n he_o go_v to_o charge_v he_o floris_n mean_v to_o save_v himself_o turn_v his_o horse_n head_n and_o flee_v towards_o the_o town_n with_o such_o haste_n as_o both_o he_o and_o his_o horse_n be_v overthrow_v cont_n herman_n pursue_v he_o and_o overtake_v he_o slay_v he_o before_o he_o can_v recover_v himself_o the_o emperor_n hear_v of_o his_o nephew_n death_n call_v cont_n herman_n by_o proclamation_n of_o the_o empire_n and_o for_o his_o contumacy_n and_o not_o appear_v deprive_v he_o of_o his_o signiory_n and_o degrade_v he_o of_o all_o arm_n and_o honour_n for_o so_o soul_n a_o murder_n on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n enter_v with_o a_o great_a murder_n army_n into_o the_o earl_n of_o cuick_v country_n burn_v all_o the_o castle_n and_o chase_v cont_n herman_n and_o andrew_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n his_o brother_n out_o of_o their_o teâ—…ories_n notwithstanding_o after_o the_o death_n of_o the_o emperor_n lothaire_n by_o the_o intercession_n of_o some_o nobleman_n herman_n be_v reconcile_v to_o the_o earl_n do_v he_o homage_n and_o take_v a_o oath_n of_o fealty_n and_o the_o bishop_n be_v likewise_o restore_v to_o his_o bishopric_n among_o those_o which_o have_v purâ—…d_v floris_n when_o he_o be_v slay_v there_o holland_n be_v a_o knight_n call_v herolt_n of_o barn_n he_o be_v on_o a_o time_n chase_v by_o cont_n thierryes_n man_n leap_v with_o his_o horse_n into_o the_o mouse_n and_o so_o escape_v swim_v over_o to_o the_o other_o bank_n at_o that_o time_n cont_n otto_n of_o benthem_n son_n to_o otto_n palatin_n of_o rhin_n brother_n to_o sophia_n contesse_n of_o holland_n brother_n in_o law_n to_o cont_n thierry_n upon_o a_o old_a quarrel_n enter_v into_o the_o country_n of_o tuvent_fw-fr and_o upon_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrechts_n territory_n who_o present_o levy_v some_o small_a troop_n of_o horse_n prisoner_n and_o foot_n under_o the_o command_n of_o hugh_n butterman_n lord_n of_o buttersloot_n botslandt_n and_o spick_a who_o go_v to_o encounter_v the_o earl_n of_o benthem_n in_o the_o open_a field_n defeat_v he_o and_o take_v he_o prisoner_n in_o which_o encounter_n the_o earl_n otto_n of_o biel_n be_v slay_v with_o many_o gentleman_n cont_n thierry_n hear_v of_o this_o defeat_n &_o of_o the_o take_n of_o his_o brother_n in_o law_n go_v to_o besiege_v the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n bishop_n herebert_n successor_n to_o andrew_n find_v himself_o unable_a to_o resist_v and_o to_o preserve_v the_o town_n from_o ruin_n seek_v to_o relieve_v himself_o by_o spiritual_a arm_n and_o go_v out_o of_o town_n the_o town_n with_o all_o his_o clergy_n cross_n and_o banner_n as_o if_o it_o have_v be_v to_o a_o general_a procession_n carry_v a_o book_n in_o his_o hand_n go_v to_o excommunicate_a he_o cont_n thierry_n and_o his_o hollander_n see_v they_o come_v a_o far_o off_o think_v it_o have_v be_v a_o sally_n make_v by_o the_o besiege_a fall_v to_o arm_n approach_v near_o unto_o they_o the_o earl_n see_v the_o bishop_n and_o his_o clergy_n thus_o attire_v in_o their_o ecclesiastical_a ornament_n go_v from_o his_o horse_n and_o bare_a head_a go_v to_o crave_v for_o mercy_n of_o the_o bishop_n that_o he_o may_v not_o excommunicate_a he_o as_o he_o have_v determine_v the_o bishop_n take_v he_o up_o with_o a_o kiss_n of_o peace_n they_o be_v reconcile_v together_o and_o cont_n otto_n palatin_n of_o rhin_n set_v at_o liberty_n who_o in_o regard_n thereof_o promise_v to_o hold_v his_o earldom_n of_o benthem_n of_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o his_o successor_n in_o fee_n to_o do_v he_o homage_n a_o while_n after_o the_o say_a cont_n otto_n be_v slay_v slay_v by_o cont_n herman_n van_fw-mi staelwyck_n to_o who_o there_o succeed_v in_o the_o earldom_n of_o benthem_n otto_n of_o holland_n his_o nephew_n son_n to_o cont_n thierry_n the_o 6_o and_o to_o the_o lady_n sophia_n for_o that_o floris_n their_o elder_a son_n who_o be_v to_o inherit_v and_o succeed_v in_o the_o county_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n etc._n etc._n in_o the_o year_n 1155_o the_o frison_n upon_o drow_v make_v a_o road_n into_o holland_n with_o a_o army_n where_o holland_n they_o do_v spoil_v and_o sack_v the_o town_n of_o zande_n the_o nobility_n and_o
thierry_n enter_v the_o veluve_n with_o a_o army_n destroy_v and_o burn_v wheresoever_o he_o come_v so_o at_o the_o carry_v geldres_n away_o a_o great_a spoil_n cont_n otto_n do_v also_o lâ—…nic_n what_o man_n he_o can_v follow_a conâ—…_n thierry_n as_o far_o as_o heymens_n bergh_n to_o rescue_v the_o prey_n wherethere_o be_v a_o sharp_a encounter_n but_o the_o gueldrois_n see_v his_o man_n slip_v away_o he_o save_v himself_o through_o the_o swiftness_n of_o his_o horse_n cont_n thierry_n pursue_v they_o that_o flee_v take_v many_o prisoner_n among_o the_o which_o be_v some_o gentleman_n william_n earl_n of_o east-friseland_n hear_v of_o the_o victory_n which_o his_o brother_n have_v get_v â—…ame_v to_o he_o to_o the_o castle_n of_o horst_n to_o congratulate_v with_o he_o for_o this_o his_o happy_a success_n cont_n thierry_n remember_v the_o quarrel_n past_a and_o the_o love_n his_o brother_n have_v bear_v unto_o the_o earl_n of_o gueldre_n holland_n imagine_v that_o he_o come_v now_o to_o attempt_v something_o against_o he_o he_o command_v a_o officer_n of_o he_o call_v henry_n craen_n to_o seize_v upon_o his_o brother_n and_o commit_v he_o to_o prison_n the_o which_o be_v do_v but_o soon_o after_o william_n have_v break_a prison_n he_o retire_v himself_o secret_o to_o the_o earl_n of_o gueldre_n to_o be_v support_v by_o he_o against_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n his_o brother_n where_o he_o remain_v some_o time_n otto_n earl_n of_o gueldre_n know_v he_o to_o be_v very_o valiant_a have_v see_v good_a proof_n thereof_o in_o palestina_n against_o the_o sarracen_n consider_v also_o the_o goodly_a portion_n which_o he_o have_v in_o friesland_n give_v he_o his_o daughter_n alix_n in_o marriage_n by_o who_o he_o have_v one_o son_n name_v floris_n who_o be_v afterward_o earl_n of_o holland_n otto_n william_n and_o two_o daughter_n ada_z who_o be_v abbess_n of_o rhinsburgh_n the_o which_o be_v a_o abbey_n of_o noble_a woman_n and_o ryckwyf_n who_o be_v a_o religious_a woman_n in_o the_o same_o cloister_n after_o the_o marriage_n of_o william_n and_o alix_n celebrate_v in_o the_o town_n of_o staveren_n otto_n of_o gueldre_n return_v into_o his_o country_n and_o william_n be_v honourable_o receive_v with_o his_o wife_n and_o acknowledge_v throughout_o all_o the_o country_n of_o friesland_n for_o their_o lord_n soon_o after_o and_o the_o same_o year_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o gueldre_n be_v reconcile_v together_o reconcile_v upon_o condition_n that_o adella_n elder_a daughter_n to_o cont_n thierry_n shall_v marry_v with_o henry_n son_n to_o cont_n otto_n but_o he_o live_v not_o long_o and_o die_v without_o child_n in_o the_o year_n 1198_o didier_n of_o holland_n &_o arnould_v of_o isenburgh_n both_o elect_a bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n plead_v their_o cause_n at_o rome_n the_o pope_n adjudge_v the_o say_a bishopric_n through_o the_o favour_n of_o 1198_o some_o courtier_n in_o rome_n and_o the_o advantage_n of_o his_o election_n to_o arnould_v where_o he_o be_v consectate_v the_o 30_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n but_o as_o he_o die_v soon_o after_o and_o be_v bury_v at_o rome_n pope_n innocent_a the_o 3_o give_v the_o say_a bishopric_n to_o didier_n of_o holland_n who_o have_v be_v his_o competitor_n &_o be_v in_o like_a sort_n consecrate_v at_o rome_n at_o his_o return_n to_o take_v possession_n of_o his_o bishopric_n he_o fall_v sick_a at_o padova_n in_o italy_n where_o he_o die_v and_o be_v there_o bury_v to_o who_o succeed_v didier_n vander_n be_v collegiall_a provost_n of_o nydrecht_n upon_o mouse_n be_v in_o commission_n in_o the_o realm_n of_o sicily_n who_o after_o the_o death_n of_o these_o two_o bishop_n be_v send_v for_o to_o come_v and_o take_v possession_n of_o the_o say_a bishopric_n the_o which_o at_o his_o first_o entrance_n he_o find_v very_o much_o charge_v with_o debt_n so_o as_o by_o the_o advice_n of_o his_o baron_n noble_n town_n and_o chapter_n he_o go_v into_o friesland_n to_o demand_v some_o aid_n or_o gratuity_n to_o free_v himself_o of_o debt_n william_n earl_n of_o east-friseland_n will_v not_o suffer_v his_o subject_n to_o be_v charge_v with_o any_o imposition_n or_o extraordinary_a subsidy_n for_o the_o prevent_v frizeland_n whereof_o he_o go_v to_o staveren_n whither_o the_o bishop_n be_v come_v unto_o the_o abbey_n of_o who_o he_o lay_v hold_v at_o the_o end_n of_o mass_n think_v to_o carry_v he_o away_o to_o his_o castle_n of_o osterzee_n but_o the_o monk_n with_o the_o help_n of_o some_o frison_n fear_v if_o they_o shall_v suffer_v it_o the_o bishop_n will_v excommunicate_a they_o take_v he_o away_o from_o he_o by_o force_n afterward_o thierry_n earl_n of_o holland_n and_o otto_n earl_n bishop_n of_o gueldre_n father_n in_o law_n to_o cont_n william_n of_o east_n friesland_n be_v reconcile_v to_o his_o brother_n and_o free_v he_o from_o any_o bad_a conceit_n of_o he_o band_v themselves_o joint_o against_o the_o bishop_n the_o earl_n of_o gueldre_n seize_v upon_o all_o the_o country_n of_o ouerissel_n for_o his_o part_n chased_z away_o all_o the_o bishop_n officer_n and_o puta_fw-la garrison_n of_o gueldres_n into_o the_o town_n of_o deventer_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n spoil_v the_o whole_a country_n on_o this_o side_n the_o river_n of_o yssel_n and_o besiege_v the_o bishop_n in_o his_o city_n of_o vtrecht_n during_o the_o which_o time_n the_o earl_n of_o gueldre_n go_v with_o a_o safeconduct_n towards_o the_o emperor_n otto_n the_o 4._o competitor_n to_o the_o emperor_n philip_n he_o be_v stay_v by_o the_o way_n by_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n people_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n hear_v of_o these_o news_n raise_v his_o siege_n from_o before_o vtrecht_n march_v with_o his_o troop_n towards_o boisleduke_n where_o he_o enter_v by_o force_n and_o there_o take_v prisoner_n the_o lord_n william_n of_o paruis_fw-la and_o henry_n of_o cuyck_n brethren_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n the_o earl_n think_v to_o retire_v with_o his_o prisoner_n into_o holland_n the_o duke_n be_v assist_v by_o the_o archbishop_n of_o cologne_n the_o bishop_n of_o liege_n the_o duke_n of_o lembourg_n and_o the_o earl_n of_o flanders_n pursue_v he_o with_o all_o speed_n to_o rescue_v his_o two_o brethren_n cont_n thierry_n find_v himself_o overcharge_v at_o a_o passage_n after_o that_o he_o have_v long_o defend_v himself_o be_v uriable_a to_o resist_v so_o great_a force_n be_v in_o the_o end_n take_v and_o so_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n have_v the_o two_o earl_n of_o geldre_n and_o holland_n his_o prisoner_n the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n see_v these_o two_o province_n without_o lord_n to_o defend_v they_o enter_v the_o country_n of_o holland_n with_o all_o the_o force_n he_o can_v gather_v together_o holland_n as_o well_o of_o his_o own_o as_o from_o his_o ally_n from_o whence_o he_o carry_v a_o great_a spoil_n the_o nobility_n and_o commons_o of_o holland_n pursue_v after_o to_o rescue_v it_o and_o defeat_v some_o knight_n and_o soldier_n of_o vtrecht_n in_o the_o rearward_n burn_v in_o their_o return_n some_o village_n of_o his_o jurisdiction_n the_o next_o day_n the_o bishop_n enter_v into_o the_o veluve_n the_o which_o he_o spoil_v take_v the_o town_n of_o zutphen_n &_o go_v to_o deventer_n which_o yield_v unto_o he_o so_o as_o he_o recover_v great_a store_n of_o treasure_n soon_o after_o a_o peace_n be_v make_v betwixt_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n whereby_o the_o earl_n pay_v unto_o the_o duke_n two_o thousand_o mark_n of_o silver_n for_o his_o ransom_n and_o so_o do_v the_o earl_n bishop_n of_o geldre_n both_o which_o be_v afterward_o reconcile_v with_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n whereby_o all_o quarrel_n be_v end_v in_o the_o year_n 1203_o thierry_n earl_n of_o holland_n fall_v sick_a at_o dordrecht_n lament_v much_o the_o absence_n of_o his_o brother_n william_n earl_n of_o east-friseland_n although_o there_o have_v still_o remain_v some_o 1203_o small_a seed_n of_o hatred_n to_o recommend_v his_o daughter_n ada_n unto_o he_o be_v yet_o to_o marry_v and_o her_o sick_a country_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n alix_n wife_n to_o the_o say_a cont_n thierry_n even_o before_o the_o death_n of_o her_o husband_n and_o during_o his_o sickness_n without_o the_o council_n or_o advice_n of_o any_o one_o of_o her_o own_o proper_a motion_n desirous_a to_o marry_v her_o daughter_n have_v contract_v she_o secret_o to_o lewis_n earl_n of_o loose_a to_o the_o end_n the_o country_n during_o her_o widowhood_n may_v be_v govern_v at_o her_o pleasure_n so_o desirous_a be_v this_o woman_n of_o rule_n think_v that_o lewis_n be_v far_o inferior_a in_o quality_n to_o her_o daughter_n will_v not_o dare_v to_o oppose_v himself_o against_o she_o not_o care_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n if_o her_o daughter_n be_v well_o or_o ill_o marry_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n cont_n thierry_n die_v have_v govern_v
himself_o go_v into_o zeeland_n all_o which_o he_o reduce_v to_o his_o devotion_n the_o lord_n of_o wassenare_n zeeland_n and_o theylinghen_n provide_v careful_o for_o all_o thing_n cause_v two_o blockhouse_n or_o fort_n to_o be_v make_v the_o one_o within_o the_o town_n of_o leyden_n the_o defence_n whereof_o be_v commit_v to_o floris_n of_o holland_n provost_n cathedral_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o the_o other_o at_o zuvamerdam_n which_o cont_n otto_n of_o benthem_n have_v in_o charge_n the_o lord_n of_o â—…gmont_n and_o baviart_n come_v with_o their_o ship_n to_o amstel_n where_o they_o cut_v through_o the_o ditch_n and_o drown_v all_o the_o country_n of_o amsterlandt_n the_o kennemer_n board_v the_o amsterlander_n bark_n draw_v out_o all_o the_o spoil_n and_o then_o fire_v they_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n on_o the_o other_o side_n to_o be_v revenge_v go_v himself_o into_o holland_n and_o pass_v by_o mydrecht_n he_o chase_v the_o earl_n of_o benthem_n out_o of_o his_o fort_n of_o zuvamerdam_n &_o burn_v many_o village_n in_o holland_n the_o which_o have_v succeed_v happy_o march_v on_o he_o command_v his_o soldier_n to_o take_v out_o of_o every_o village_n the_o best_a hostage_n &_o so_o go_v to_o besiege_v leyden_n whereas_o the_o provost_n floris_n be_v who_o he_o force_v with_o small_a loss_n for_o that_o they_o within_o protest_v that_o they_o will_v not_o defend_v it_o against_o the_o say_a bishop_n the_o provost_n be_v take_v prisoner_n &_o lead_v to_o the_o castle_n of_o horst_n the_o next_o day_n the_o bishop_n enter_v into_o leyden_n whether_o the_o earl_n of_o loos_n come_v also_o with_o such_o man_n as_o he_o have_v bring_v out_o of_o south-holland_n which_o be_v the_o country_n about_o dordrecht_n they_o of_o leyden_n do_v he_o homage_n and_o do_v acknowledge_v he_o for_o earl_n of_o holland_n in_o the_o right_n of_o the_o contesse_n ada_n his_o wife_n among_o the_o chief_a of_o the_o nobility_n of_o north-holland_n there_o join_v with_o he_o the_o lord_n john_n of_o persin_n john_n and_o isbrand_n of_o harlem_n arnold_n and_o henry_n of_o ryswick_n and_o vuouter_fw-fr van_fw-mi ryman_n these_o send_v unto_o the_o earl_n of_o loose_a to_o come_v bold_o upon_o their_o faith_n to_o harlem_n whether_o he_o go_v &_o reduce_v all_o the_o village_n thereabouts_o under_o his_o obedience_n the_o kennemer_n fear_v this_o storm_n will_v fall_v upon_o they_o go_v to_o arm_n to_o defend_v themselves_o and_o to_o stop_v the_o earl_n of_o loose_a his_o passage_n noâ—…withstanding_v any_o faith_n give_v they_o by_o the_o say_a nobleman_n who_o hold_v the_o earl_n party_n know_v the_o force_n of_o these_o kennemer_n desire_v rather_o to_o win_v they_o by_o mild_a and_o gentle_a mean_n than_o by_o arm_n wherein_o they_o wrought_v so_o effectual_o as_o in_o the_o end_n they_o be_v reconcile_v to_o the_o earl_n of_o loose_a pay_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o the_o bishop_n pacify_v 500_o pound_n great_a for_o the_o damage_n which_o they_o have_v do_v in_o cut_v the_o ditch_n &_o burn_v in_o amsterlandt_n and_o so_o every_o one_o return_v to_o his_o own_o home_n this_o do_v the_o bishop_n &_o earl_n fear_v not_o any_o other_o enemy_n but_o take_v their_o way_n towards_o egmont_n in_o pass_v they_o burn_v the_o village_n of_o s._n agathe_v the_o which_o at_o this_o present_a be_v the_o town_n of_o beverswike_n &_o the_o castle_n of_o brederode_n and_o thus_o they_o reduce_v all_o holland_n before_o divide_v into_o south_n and_o north_n south-holland_n hold_v for_o the_o earl_n of_o loose_a and_o north-holland_n or_o west-friseland_n for_o cont_n william_n but_o this_o sudden_a change_n continue_v not_o long_o soon_o after_o the_o earl_n of_o namur_n enter_v the_o isle_n of_o walchren_n in_o zeeland_n pretend_v to_o subject_v it_o under_o the_o earl_n of_o flanders_n but_o see_v his_o attempt_n to_o prove_v unfortunat_a he_o return_v as_o he_o come_v hugh_n of_o voorn_v be_v then_o in_o zeeland_n who_o reduce_v all_o those_o island_n under_o the_o earl_n of_o loose_a and_o chase_v away_o cont_n william_n who_o with_o great_a difficulty_n retire_v himself_o for_o have_v lie_v long_o hide_v in_o the_o end_n he_o save_v himself_o in_o a_o small_a boat_n cause_v himself_o to_o be_v cover_v with_o fisher_n net_n the_o earl_n of_o loos_n have_v make_v the_o say_a hugh_n van_n voorn_v governor_n with_o great_a authority_n and_o power_n who_o carry_v himself_o so_o insupportable_o in_o all_o his_o action_n that_o in_o the_o end_n the_o zeelander_n will_v no_o more_o endure_v nor_o obey_v he_o but_o against_o the_o will_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o loose_a put_v he_o from_o his_o place_n send_v to_o cont_n william_n of_o holland_n and_o entreat_v he_o to_o return_v william_n unto_o they_o who_o willing_o embrace_v this_o occasion_n give_v notice_n thereof_o first_o to_o gualther_n of_o egmont_n albert_n baviart_n william_n van_fw-mi theylinghen_n and_o philip_n of_o wassenare_n entreat_v they_o to_o come_v unto_o he_o with_o all_o the_o force_n they_o can_v levy_v in_o the_o town_n of_o leyden_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v do_v no_o act_n of_o hostility_n against_o the_o earl_n of_o loose_a until_o that_o he_o himself_o be_v present_a and_o then_o he_o go_v into_o zeeland_n the_o earl_n of_o loose_a hear_n of_o the_o zeelander_n revolt_n and_o that_o the_o kennemer_n be_v in_o arm_n to_o fight_v with_o he_o he_o enter_v with_o all_o his_o force_n into_o the_o town_n of_o leyden_n to_o make_v head_n against_o they_o for_o that_o they_o make_v all_o the_o have_v they_o can_v to_o seize_v thereon_o march_v without_o order_n or_o any_o warlike_a discipline_n have_v prevent_v they_o in_o the_o say_a town_n he_o attend_v they_o and_o then_o go_v to_o charge_v they_o so_o as_o they_o be_v much_o disorder_v some_o be_v in_o their_o ship_n think_v to_o join_v with_o the_o foremost_a find_v the_o way_n cut_v off_o by_o the_o earl_n man_n &_o as_o they_o will_v have_v pass_v at_o catwick_n by_o a_o bridge_n over_o the_o rhine_n march_v close_o together_o the_o bridge_n break_v &_o a_o great_a number_n be_v drown_v philip_n of_o wassenare_n gualther_n of_o egmont_n and_o albert_n baviart_n escape_v but_o william_n of_o they_o linghen_fw-mi be_v take_v prisoner_n the_o earl_n of_o loos_n have_v have_v this_o good_a success_n go_v &_o camp_v with_o all_o his_o army_n at_o voorschoten_n to_o keep_v his_o man_n together_o for_o that_o he_o doubt_v much_o the_o come_n of_o cont_n william_n lest_o he_o shall_v surprise_v he_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n cont_n william_n arrive_v with_o his_o force_n of_o zeeland_n be_v come_v into_o holland_n he_o plant_v his_o camp_n in_o the_o ditch_n of_o ryswicke_n from_o thence_o he_o go_v to_o lodge_v near_o the_o wood_n of_o la_fw-fr haye_n mean_v to_o give_v the_o earl_n of_o loose_a battle_n the_o next_o day_n who_o know_v he_o to_o be_v so_o near_o and_o that_o he_o have_v a_o desire_n to_o fight_v he_o send_v john_n duke_n of_o lembourg_n speedy_o unto_o he_o to_o entreat_v he_o to_o enter_v into_o some_o accord_n with_o he_o but_o cont_n william_n will_v give_v no_o ear_n unto_o it_o find_v himself_o by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o contesse_n ada_n the_o true_a and_o only_a heir_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n the_o say_a duke_n have_v make_v his_o report_n take_v up_o his_o tent_n and_o pavilion_n be_v loath_a to_o attend_v the_o danger_n of_o a_o doubtful_a battle_n the_o earl_n of_o loose_a much_o amaze_v see_v himself_o abandon_v by_o the_o duke_n who_o be_v his_o chief_a support_n forsake_v his_o camp_n and_o all_o his_o carriage_n he_o flee_v with_o all_o speed_n to_o vtrecht_n yield_v unto_o the_o bishop_n for_o his_o entertainment_n in_o that_o he_o have_v assist_v he_o all_o the_o hollander_n that_o he_o have_v take_v prisoner_n the_o disorder_n and_o confusion_n be_v so_o great_a in_o the_o flight_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o loose_a his_o man_n as_o the_o woman_n chase_v they_o with_o their_o distave_n and_o in_o fly_v do_v massacre_v they_o with_o staff_n many_o cast_v away_o their_o arm_n for_o lightness_n that_o they_o may_v save_v themselves_o by_o the_o ditch_n that_o be_v full_a of_o water_n whereas_o many_o be_v drown_v and_o a_o great_a number_n take_v prisoner_n all_o thâ—…_n earl_n of_o loose_a pavilion_n tent_n movable_n plate_n jewel_n and_o munition_n be_v take_v &_o divide_v among_o the_o hollander_n and_o thus_o the_o earl_n of_o loos_n be_v chase_v out_o of_o holland_n and_o never_o return_v more_o the_o south-hollander_n of_o dordrecht_n have_v no_o more_o cause_n of_o revolt_n through_o the_o death_n of_o the_o contesse_n ada_n cont_n william_n remain_v absolute_a prince_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n william_n the_o first_o of_o that_o name_n the_o sixteen_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o
friesland_n 16_o guilielmus_fw-la primus_fw-la this_o william_n by_o great_a policy_n do_v break_v the_o chain_n which_o across_o the_o haven_n of_o damiet_a the_o saracen_n have_v lie_v whereby_o the_o harlemer_n great_a honour_n do_v obtain_v record_v whereof_o within_o their_o town_n as_o yet_o do_v still_o remain_v two_o wife_n he_o have_v whereof_o one_o out_o of_o geldre_n come_v the_o second_o mary_n call_v be_v a_o princely_a english_a dame_n full_o nineteen_o year_n he_o rule_v and_o peaceable_o possess_v his_o country_n and_o in_o rhynsburgh_n die_v whereas_o his_o bone_n do_v rest_n william_n the_o sixteen_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n have_v as_o we_o have_v say_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o contesse_n ada_n expel_v the_o earl_n of_o loose_a remain_v in_o quiet_a possession_n of_o the_o say_a province_n he_o have_v by_o his_o wife_n alix_n daughter_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o gueldre_n floris_n who_o succeed_v he_o in_o child_n the_o say_a earldom_n otto_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o william_n who_o be_v lieutenant_n of_o holland_n the_o which_o be_v father_n to_o the_o lady_n alix_n marry_v to_o didier_n lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o two_o daughter_n whereof_o the_o one_o be_v abbess_n at_o rhynsbourg_n and_o the_o other_o at_o delft_n this_o cont_n william_n do_v homage_n to_o the_o emperor_n frederic_n the_o second_o for_o his_o county_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n afterward_o upon_o a_o private_a quarrel_n he_o go_v and_o besiege_v the_o castle_n of_o aspren_n &_o have_v take_v it_o he_o raze_v it_o to_o the_o ground_n raze_v cont_n gerard_n vander_v be_v brother_n to_o didier_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n in_o revenge_n thereof_o go_v and_o besiege_v the_o town_n of_o dordrecht_n into_o the_o which_o he_o cast_v wild_a fire_n which_o burn_v almost_o half_a of_o it_o soon_o after_o cont_n william_n and_o the_o bishop_n be_v reconcile_v together_o and_o they_o make_v a_o accord_n by_o the_o which_o cont_n william_n shall_v pay_v unto_o the_o bishop_n a_o thousand_o pound_n and_o restore_v unto_o henry_n of_o craen_n all_o that_o he_o have_v take_v from_o he_o for_o that_o as_o we_o have_v say_v before_o he_o have_v once_o put_v he_o in_o prison_n by_o the_o commandment_n of_o cont_n thierry_n his_o master_n brother_n to_o the_o say_a cont_n william_n item_n that_o all_o the_o earl_n subject_n be_v in_o the_o bishopric_n of_o vtrecht_n shall_v from_o that_o time_n forth_o be_v vassal_n to_o the_o bishop_n as_o well_o as_o all_o his_o vassal_n remain_v in_o holland_n item_n that_o cont_n william_n with_o a_o hundred_o knight_n attire_v only_o in_o linen_n cloth_n and_o barefooted_a shall_v present_v themselves_o before_o the_o cathedral_n church_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o be_v there_o the_o earl_n shall_v ask_v he_o forgiveness_n for_o that_o he_o have_v before_o lay_v hand_n upon_o he_o and_o take_v he_o prisoner_n although_o he_o be_v rescue_v in_o the_o abbey_n of_o staveren_n all_o which_o article_v the_o earl_n do_v accomplish_v fear_v his_o excommunication_n and_o from_o that_o time_n the_o earl_n and_o the_o bishop_n continue_v good_a friend_n behold_v the_o simplicity_n of_o prince_n and_o the_o pride_n of_o prelate_n in_o those_o day_n brave_v all_o the_o world_n with_o their_o thunder_a threat_n at_o that_o time_n die_v henry_n king_n of_o scotland_n uncle_n by_o the_o mother_n side_n to_o cont_n william_n of_o holland_n leave_v no_o child_n there_o be_v a_o great_a nobleman_n in_o scotland_n who_o with_o the_o help_n of_o the_o king_n of_o england_n get_v possession_n of_o the_o realm_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n pretend_v a_o title_n to_o the_o crown_n as_o the_o near_a kinsman_n son_n to_o the_o decease_a king_n sister_n employ_v all_o his_o friend_n for_o the_o obtain_n thereof_o and_o to_o bring_v it_o to_o effect_n be_v embark_v with_o a_o goodly_a army_n he_o land_v in_o scotland_n where_o at_o the_o first_o he_o take_v many_o town_n and_o castle_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n lewis_n earl_n of_o loose_a know_a cont_n william_n to_o be_v absent_a and_o that_o he_o can_v not_o easy_o come_v out_o of_o scotland_n although_o he_o have_v whole_o conquer_v it_o levy_a man_n secret_o to_o make_v a_o new_a conquest_n of_o the_o earldom_n of_o holland_n but_o cont_n william_n be_v advertise_v thereof_o desire_v rather_o safe_o to_o enjoy_v his_o own_o inheritance_n which_o he_o have_v get_v with_o much_o pain_n than_o to_o strive_v to_o make_v a_o doubtful_a conquest_n in_o a_o strange_a country_n and_o far_o off_o he_o return_v speedy_o into_o holland_n the_o earl_n of_o loose_a hear_n of_o his_o return_n proceed_v no_o further_o for_o he_o fear_v he_o much_o have_v make_v so_o good_a trial_n of_o he_o who_o afterward_o govern_v his_o country_n peaceable_o during_o the_o remainder_n of_o his_o day_n in_o the_o year_n 1218_o the_o lady_n alix_n wife_n to_o cont_n william_n die_v have_v leave_v the_o child_n above_o 1218_o name_v and_o be_v bury_v in_o the_o church_n of_o the_o abbey_n of_o rhynsbourg_n afterward_o the_o say_a earl_n die_v marry_v with_o mary_n daughter_n to_o edmond_n of_o lancaster_n son_n to_o henry_n the_o three_o king_n of_o england_n by_o who_o he_o have_v no_o child_n about_o that_o time_n the_o inhabitant_n of_o ziricxee_n in_o the_o island_n of_o shouven_n in_o zeeland_n begin_v to_o build_v great_a ship_n for_o merchandise_n to_o traffic_v throughout_o all_o sea_n as_o well_o north_n as_o south_n and_o to_o make_v their_o town_n famous_a as_o it_o be_v for_o a_o time_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o navigation_n have_v fit_a and_o convenient_a haven_n and_o road_n the_o which_o have_v since_o be_v much_o stop_v with_o bar_n of_o sand_n so_o as_o of_o late_a the_o inhabitant_n of_o that_o town_n have_v make_v a_o new_a haven_n go_v direct_o to_o the_o sea_n before_o noortbevelandt_n the_o earl_n of_o zeeland_n who_o be_v also_o earl_n of_o holland_n have_v a_o palace_n in_o the_o town_n of_o ziricxee_n the_o ruin_n whereof_o be_v to_o be_v see_v at_o this_o day_n it_o be_v the_o second_o town_n of_o zeeland_n we_o have_v in_o the_o life_n of_o cont_n thierâ—…_n the_o seven_o and_o of_o his_o daughter_n ada_n relaâ—…ed_v brief_o the_o deed_n of_o this_o cont_n william_n the_o first_o of_o that_o name_n floris_n the_o four_o of_o that_o name_n the_o seventeen_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n florentius_n quartus_fw-la my_o daughter_n in_o one_o day_n as_o many_o child_n bare_a as_o day_n within_o a_o year_n complete_a by_o we_o account_v be_v twelve_o year_n i_o live_v earl_n mars_n dare_v i_o not_o defy_v but_o jealous_a love_n be_v cause_n that_o i_o be_v murder_v cruel_o my_o wife_n grieve_v at_o my_o death_n and_o she_o so_o hard_a fortune_n at_o her_o own_o charge_n for_o woman_n build_v the_o cloister_n of_o losdune_n without_o the_o town_n of_o delft_n my_o sister_n edify_v another_o which_o le_z champ_v royal_a she_o name_v wherein_o she_o die_v floris_n the_o four_o of_o that_o name_n by_o the_o death_n of_o cont_n william_n be_v the_o seventeen_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n his_o brother_n otto_n be_v make_v earl_n of_o friesland_n in_o his_o father_n life_n and_o william_n the_o young_a be_v hereditary_a governor_n of_o kennemerlandt_n this_o william_n have_v one_o daughter_n call_v alix_n the_o which_o be_v marry_v to_o didier_n lord_n of_o brederode_n who_o have_v by_o child_n she_o alfart_n father_n to_o william_n of_o brederode_n who_o be_v general_n of_o the_o horse_n to_o the_o king_n of_o the_o roman_n the_o eighteen_o earl_n of_o holland_n cont_n floris_n have_v to_o wife_n mathilda_n daughter_n to_o henry_n duke_n of_o lothier_n and_o brabant_n by_o who_o he_o have_v the_o say_a king_n william_n his_o successor_n and_o floris_n who_o be_v governor_n of_o holland_n than_o alix_n which_o be_v contesse_n of_o henault_n and_o marguerite_n wife_n to_o herman_n earl_n of_o henneberg_n who_o have_v that_o great_a number_n of_o child_n whereof_o we_o shall_v speak_v by_o and_o by_o in_o the_o time_n of_o this_o earl_n floris_n there_o be_v near_o unto_o the_o town_n of_o arckel_n a_o little_a castle_n upon_o holland_n the_o place_n of_o wolfard_n belong_v to_o john_n lord_n of_o arckel_n about_o the_o which_o there_o live_v some_o poor_a fisherman_n at_o which_o place_n the_o river_n of_o meruve_n begin_v to_o ebb_v and_o flow_v for_o that_o the_o river_n of_o mouse_n and_o wahal_n the_o which_o before_o the_o town_n of_o tyel_n in_o gelderland_n be_v very_o narrow_a and_o can_v not_o enter_v into_o that_o of_o linge_fw-la fell_a into_o it_o these_o poor_a fisherman_n call_v themselves_o gorrecken_v whereof_o the_o town_n of_o gorrekom_n now_o gorrichom_n take_v the_o name_n this_o lord_n of_o arckel_n cause_v all_o the_o house_n of_o
sexaginta_fw-la qâ—…inque_fw-la qui_fw-la past_o quam_fw-la per_fw-la venerabilem_fw-la dom._n guidonem_fw-la suffragan_n episcopi_fw-la traiectensis_n praesentibus_fw-la nonnullâ—…s_fw-la proceribus_fw-la &_o magnatibus_fw-la in_o peluibus_fw-la duabus_fw-la ex_fw-la aere_fw-la baptismum_fw-la percepissent_fw-la &_o masculis_fw-la johannes_n foemellis_fw-la vero_fw-la elizabeth_n nomina_fw-la imposita_fw-la fuissent_fw-la simul_fw-la omnes_fw-la cum_fw-la matre_fw-la uno_fw-la eodemque_fw-la die_fw-la fatis_fw-la concesserunt_fw-la in_fw-la hoc_fw-la lodunensi_fw-la temploiacent_a quod_fw-la quidem_fw-la accidit_fw-la ob_fw-la pauperculam_fw-la quandam_fw-la foeminam_fw-la quae_fw-la ex_fw-la uno_fw-la partu_fw-la gemellos_fw-la in_o ulnis_fw-la gestabat_fw-la pueros_fw-la quam_fw-la rem_fw-la admirans_fw-la ipsa_fw-la comitissa_n dicebat_fw-la id_fw-la per_fw-la uniâ—…m_fw-la virum_fw-la fieri_fw-la non_fw-la posse_fw-la ipsamque_fw-la contumeliose_fw-la reiecit_fw-la unde_fw-la haec_fw-la paupercula_fw-la animo_fw-la turhata_fw-la &_o perculsa_fw-la prolium_fw-la tantum_fw-la numerum_fw-la ac_fw-la multitudinem_fw-la ex_fw-la uno_fw-la partâ—…_n ei_fw-la imprecabatur_fw-la quod_fw-la veltotius_fw-la anni_fw-la dies_fw-la numerentur_fw-la quod_fw-la quidem_fw-la praeter_fw-la naturae_fw-la cursum_fw-la obstupenda_fw-la quadam_fw-la rationeita_fw-la factum_fw-la est_fw-la siâ—…_n in_o hac_fw-la tabula_fw-la in_o perpetuam_fw-la rei_fw-la memoriam_fw-la ex_fw-la vetustis_fw-la tum_fw-la manuscriptis_fw-la quam_fw-la typis_fw-la excusis_fw-la chronicis_fw-la breviter_fw-la positum_fw-la &_o narratum_fw-la est_fw-la deus_fw-la ille_fw-la ter_z maximus_fw-la hac_fw-la de_fw-la re_fw-la suspiciendus_fw-la honorandus_fw-la &_o laudibus_fw-la extollendus_fw-la in_o sempiterna_fw-la saecula_fw-la amen_n and_o underneath_o it_o be_v these_o two_o verse_n en_fw-fr tibt_fw-mi monstrosum_fw-la &_o memorabile_fw-la factum_fw-la quale_n nec_fw-la a_o mundi_fw-la conditione_n datum_fw-la at_o that_o time_n there_o be_v in_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n five_o hundred_o knight_n whereof_o those_o that_o holland_n follow_v be_v the_o chief_a otto_n brother_n to_o cont_n floris_n william_n lieutenant_n of_o holland_n their_o brother_n didier_n lord_n of_o brederode_n bailiff_n of_o holland_n albert_n his_o son_n who_o be_v afterward_o lord_n of_o brederode_n william_n lord_n of_o theylingen_n and_o of_o leck_n these_o two_o house_n be_v descend_v from_o the_o ancient_a earl_n of_o holland_n than_o john_n lord_n of_o heusden_n john_n de_fw-mi veen_fw-mi his_o son_n john_n lord_n of_o arckel_n herbert_n lord_n of_o botersloot_n hugh_n his_o son_n the_o lord_n of_o altena_n the_o lord_n of_o lederdam_n the_o lord_n of_o aspren_n the_o lord_n of_o putten_n and_o of_o streyman_n henry_n lord_n of_o vorn_n jeam_n vicont_n of_o leyden_n didier_n lord_n of_o wassenare_n ghysbrecht_n lord_n of_o amstel_n henry_n lord_n of_o woerden_n william_n &_o didier_n of_o theylingen_n brethren_n simon_n of_o harlem_n isbrand_n of_o harlem_n nicholas_n persin_n gualther_n of_o egmond_n gerard_n of_o egmond_n his_o son_n wouter_n of_o egmond_n gualther_n of_o egmond_n arnould_v of_o egmond_n and_o nicholas_n of_o egmond_n all_o brethren_n william_n of_o heeckhuysen_n korstant_a of_o raphorst_n jeam_v van_n â—…uoud_v hugh_n of_o craelingen_n didier_n of_o good_a roger_n bockel_n hugh_n of_o ackersloot_o all_o renown_a knight_n goeselin_n of_o ryswicke_n albert_n vuitten_v hague_n didier_n van_fw-mi velson_n paul_n of_o brigdam_n bouven_n or_o bauldwin_n van_fw-mi ziburch_n floris_n van_fw-mi woert_fw-mi and_o many_o other_o squire_n william_n the_o second_o of_o that_o name_n eighteen_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n and_o afterward_o king_n of_o roman_n 18._o guilielmus_fw-la secundus_fw-la leyden_n first_o bring_v thou_o forth_o thy_o race_n do_v make_v thou_o great_a within_o the_o country_n holland_n thou_o do_v hold_v thy_o sovereign_a seat_n thy_o wife_n eliza_n be_v rome_n do_v thou_o king_n elect_v the_o hage_n thou_o make_v chief_a place_n for_o law_n thy_o people_n to_o protect_v in_o harlem_n at_o thy_o charge_n a_o cloister_n thou_o do_v make_v in_o friesland_n fight_v in_o thy_o arm_n death_n life_n from_o thou_o do_v take_v twice_o ten_o year_n thou_o be_v earl_n and_o seven_o year_n a_o king_n death_n neither_o spare_v potentate_n nor_o any_o live_a thing_n william_n the_o second_o of_o that_o name_n after_o the_o decease_n of_o cont_n floris_n his_o father_n be_v the_o 18_o earl_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n etc._n etc._n be_v only_o six_o year_n old_a when_o his_o father_n die_v he_o be_v therefore_o under_o the_o guard_n and_o keep_n of_o his_o uncle_n otto_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n he_o be_v bear_v in_o the_o chamber_n of_o holland_n for_o at_o that_o time_n the_o town_n of_o leyden_n be_v so_o call_v be_v come_v to_o man_n age_n he_o marry_v eliza_n or_o elizabeth_n daughter_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o brunswike_n william_n by_o who_o he_o have_v one_o son_n name_v floris_n the_o 5_o who_o be_v the_o 19_o earl_n of_o holland_n etc._n etc._n he_o love_v arm_n and_o virtue_n more_o than_o to_o gather_v riches_n the_o pope_n who_o have_v be_v always_o in_o grateful_a to_o emperor_n and_o king_n their_o benefactor_n have_v degrade_v frederic_n the_o 2_o and_o conrard_n his_o son_n from_o the_o empire_n and_o make_v henry_n landtgrave_n of_o turinge_v to_o be_v choose_v who_o die_v soon_o after_o the_o princess_n elector_n see_v the_o pope_n roman_n hatred_n against_o frederic_n the_o emperor_n increase_v daily_o and_o that_o there_o will_v never_o be_v a_o end_n they_o give_v the_o government_n of_o the_o empire_n in_o the_o year_n 1247_o to_o william_n earl_n of_o holland_n etc._n etc._n who_o at_o the_o instance_n of_o henry_n 2_o duke_n of_o brabant_n by_o the_o recommendation_n of_o his_o father_n in_o law_n otto_n duke_n of_o brunswike_n and_o by_o the_o promotion_n of_o pope_n innocent_a be_v choose_v king_n of_o roman_n for_o that_o there_o be_v no_o prince_n in_o germany_n that_o for_o fear_n of_o the_o emperor_n frederic_n and_o conrard_n his_o son_n dare_v accept_v of_o the_o empire_n be_v choose_v he_o be_v solemn_o receive_v and_o crown_v at_o aix-la-chapelle_n the_o 1._o day_n of_o november_n have_v first_o force_v the_o say_a town_n the_o which_o until_o that_o day_n have_v always_o hold_v frederics_n part_n to_o yield_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o administer_v unto_o he_o the_o first_o imperial_a crown_n and_o after_o the_o death_n of_o the_o emperor_n frederic_n he_o be_v by_o the_o same_o pope_n innocent_a proclaim_v emperor_n in_o the_o city_n of_o lion_n four_o year_n after_o his_o election_n the_o say_a cont_n william_n king_n of_o roman_n after_o that_o he_o have_v be_v crown_v at_o aix_n by_o conrard_n bishop_n of_o cologne_n be_v then_o but_o 20_o year_n old_a he_o go_v to_o liege_n whereas_o he_o grant_v unto_o otto_n earl_n of_o gueldres_n brother_n to_o the_o say_a bishop_n of_o liege_n the_o imperial_a town_n and_o castle_n of_o nymeghen_fw-mi with_o all_o the_o right_n revenue_n and_o jurisdiction_n belong_v and_o depend_v thereon_o to_o hold_v it_o in_o fee_n for_o ever_o of_o the_o empire_n pay_v therefore_o one_o and_o twenty_o thousand_o mark_n of_o pure_a silver_n upon_o condition_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v always_o lawful_a for_o the_o emperor_n or_o king_n of_o roman_n to_o redeem_v it_o again_o pay_v the_o say_a sum_n of_o 21000_o mark_n of_o silver_n and_o that_o if_o afterward_o they_o will_v engage_v it_o again_o the_o earl_n of_o gueldres_n shall_v be_v always_o prefer_v and_o have_v the_o choice_n to_o take_v or_o leave_v it_o the_o which_o be_v afterward_o confirm_v by_o the_o successor_n of_o the_o say_a king_n william_n from_o liege_n king_n william_n will_v go_v to_o visit_v all_o his_o chasteleine_n or_o castle_n along_o the_o river_n of_o rhin_n the_o which_o be_v all_o open_a unto_o he_o with_o offer_n of_o service_n except_o keyser_n weert_n where_o the_o captain_n deny_v he_o the_o entry_n the_o king_n besiege_v it_o and_o hold_v his_o camp_n before_o it_o above_o a_o year_n in_o the_o end_n victual_n and_o other_o provision_n fail_v he_o sue_v for_o mercy_n the_o king_n have_v receive_v the_o captain_n into_o grace_n see_v his_o generosity_n and_o valour_n after_o he_o have_v take_v â—…n_o oath_n of_o fealty_n he_o give_v he_o in_o marriage_n catherine_n his_o cousin_n daughter_n to_o alsard_n of_o brederode_n and_o for_o her_o dowry_n the_o chasteleine_n of_o keyser_n weert_n with_o the_o town_n and_o castle_n for_o he_o and_o castle_n for_o ever_o to_o hold_v of_o the_o empire_n this_o do_v he_o march_v towards_o holland_n pass_v by_o the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n where_o at_o the_o request_n of_o the_o bishop_n otto_n his_o uncle_n he_o ratify_v the_o privilege_n give_v by_o privilege_n former_a emperor_n to_o the_o say_a town_n and_o bishopric_n of_o vtrecht_n yea_o he_o augment_v they_o much_o and_o give_v they_o letter_n patent_n be_v return_v into_o his_o country_n of_o holland_n and_o make_v some_o stay_n there_o he_o build_v the_o palace_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n in_o the_o village_n of_o la_fw-fr haye_n common_o call_v the_o hague_n whereas_o
noortsterwoude_fw-mi oudherspel_n waermenhuysen_n nyeulandt_n duringhersorn_n emgebroerk_fw-mi oeterleeck_n veenhuysin_n and_o medemblyck_a all_o which_o above_o name_v have_v make_v their_o peace_n with_o cont_n floris_n take_v their_o oath_n of_o fealty_n and_o do_v he_o homage_n as_o well_o for_o himself_o as_o his_o successor_n for_o ever_o yield_v that_o in_o their_o country_n he_o may_v divide_v the_o way_n at_o his_o own_o good_a pleasure_n for_o the_o performance_n whereof_o they_o grant_v he_o the_o ten_o of_o all_o kind_n of_o grain_n in_o recompense_v whereof_o the_o earl_n grant_v they_o many_o privilege_n such_o as_o those_o of_o vrolen_a and_o oudtorp_n have_v obtain_v from_o king_n william_n his_o father_n this_o reconciliation_n and_o accord_n be_v make_v upon_o saint_n agnes_n eve_n in_o the_o year_n 1288._o the_o earl_n be_v still_o jealous_a of_o the_o loyalty_n of_o the_o west-frisons_a notwithstanding_o all_o their_o oath_n and_o homage_v not_o trust_v they_o but_o upon_o good_a assurance_n cause_v the_o castle_n of_o medemblyck_a to_o be_v finish_v and_o to_o that_o end_n camp_v with_o his_o army_n at_o meloorde_n until_o it_o be_v end_v he_o cause_v also_o the_o fortneere_n to_o veâ—…a_n upon_o the_o gheest_n on_o the_o frontier_n of_o friesland_n to_o be_v new_o build_v again_o to_o the_o end_n they_o may_v pass_v frâ—…ly_o from_o alcmar_n whither_o they_o will_v and_o he_o build_v the_o fort_n of_o middlebourg_n along_o the_o dike_a to_o keep_v they_o from_o break_v it_o in_o that_o place_n the_o castle_n of_o tornenburch_n which_o the_o king_n his_o father_n have_v build_v there_o be_v here_o unto_o it_o the_o which_o he_o do_v to_o the_o end_n they_o shall_v not_o easy_o besiege_v neither_o the_o one_o nor_o the_o other_o for_o that_o they_o be_v within_o two_o or_o three_o bow_n shoot_v one_o of_o another_o he_o also_o build_v the_o castle_n of_o nyendoern_n which_o since_o the_o frison_n ruin_v cont_n floris_n have_v bridle_v the_o west-frisons_a go_v to_o staveren_n those_o of_o that_o quarter_n know_v how_o he_o have_v subdue_v they_o of_o west-friseland_n by_o the_o mean_n of_o so_o many_o castle_n be_v loath_a subdue_v to_o make_v trial_n of_o the_o like_a rigour_n submit_v themselves_o willing_o unto_o he_o with_o a_o oath_n of_o obedience_n as_o to_o their_o lord_n and_o prince_n as_o well_o to_o himself_o as_o to_o his_o successor_n hereafter_o earl_n of_o holland_n who_o see_v their_o readiness_n and_o willingness_n give_v they_o many_o thanks_n and_o grant_v they_o freedom_n and_o immunity_n which_o be_v too_o long_o to_o repeat_v have_v thus_o pacify_v all_o and_o settle_v a_o good_a order_n in_o friesland_n he_o part_v from_o staveren_n be_v follow_v by_o the_o best_a and_o chief_a noble_a man_n of_o that_o country_n unto_o albrechts-bergh_a solicit_v the_o confirmation_n of_o their_o privilege_n the_o which_o be_v dispatch_v in_o due_a form_n under_o his_o seal_n in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n god_n 1292._o cont_n floris_n have_v make_v all_o friesland_n quiet_a guy_n of_o dompierre_n earl_n of_o flanders_n enter_v again_o with_o a_o army_n into_o zeeland_n pretend_v to_o conquer_v the_o isle_n of_o walchren_n cont_n floris_n post_v present_o thither_o with_o all_o his_o force_n to_o chase_v he_o away_o or_o to_o give_v he_o battle_n johâ—…_n dukel_n of_o brabant_n desirous_a to_o prevent_v this_o mischief_n come_v into_o zeeland_n by_o who_o good_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d peace_n be_v conclude_v betwixt_o these_o two_o prince_n of_o flanders_n and_o holland_n upon_o condition_n reconcile_v that_o cont_n floris_n shall_v take_v to_o wife_n the_o lady_n beatrix_n daughter_n to_o cont_n guy_n by_o mean_n of_o which_o marriage_n they_o continue_v good_a friend_n and_o every_o one_o retire_v to_o his_o own_o home_n cont_n floris_n have_v by_o this_o lady_n his_o wife_n many_o child_n john_n thierry_n floris_n william_n otto_n william_n and_o floris_n beatrix_n mathilda_n elizabeth_n and_o marguerite_n the_o which_o die_v all_o young_a except_o john_n the_o elder_a who_o succeed_v his_o father_n in_o the_o county_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n etc._n etc._n he_o have_v also_o two_o bastard_n son_n witten_n the_o chief_a lord_n of_o hamstede_n in_o zeeland_n and_o william_n both_o of_o they_o brave_a knight_n he_o cause_v many_o goodly_a building_n to_o be_v make_v as_o the_o castle_n of_o vogelsanck_n in_o the_o wood_n of_o harlem_n where_o he_o often_o hold_v his_o court_n by_o reason_n of_o hunt_v and_o hawk_v and_o other_o pleasure_n of_o joust_n and_o tourney_n he_o do_v also_o great_o enlarge_v his_o court_n at_o la_o haye_o the_o bishop_n of_o the_o clergy_n of_o vtrecht_n complain_v to_o cont_n floris_n of_o the_o wrong_v the_o lord_n woerden_n of_o amstel_n and_o woerden_n be_v cousin_n germans_n do_v unto_o they_o demand_v his_o help_n against_o they_o the_o earl_n go_v and_o besiege_v the_o castle_n of_o vredelandt_n plant_v his_o ram_n and_o other_o engine_n of_o battery_n whither_o he_o send_v the_o signior_n costin_n of_o renesse_n knight_n with_o a_o supply_n of_o soldier_n out_o of_o zeeland_n the_o lord_n of_o amstel_n have_v knowledge_n of_o his_o come_n sally_v forth_o and_o go_v to_o encounter_v they_o near_o unto_o loen_n but_o he_o be_v repulse_v and_o defeat_v by_o the_o say_a signior_n of_o renesse_n whereas_o the_o lord_n of_o amstel_n be_v take_v prisoner_n with_o a_o great_a number_n of_o his_o subject_n arnould_v of_o amstel_n who_o remain_v in_o the_o castle_n hear_v of_o his_o brother_n imprisonment_n fear_v the_o earl_n power_n yield_v himself_o and_o the_o place_n unto_o his_o mercy_n who_o have_v receive_v it_o cause_v it_o to_o be_v man_v with_o a_o strong_a garrison_n and_o for_o that_o herman_n of_o woerden_n have_v assist_v the_o lord_n of_o amstel_n against_o the_o bishop_n the_o earl_n go_v likewise_o against_o he_o to_o spoil_v all_o his_o land_n herman_n know_v well_o that_o he_o be_v unable_a to_o resist_v so_o powerful_a a_o prince_n have_v fortify_v his_o castle_n of_o montfort_n and_o man_v it_o with_o a_o good_a garrison_n and_o all_o thing_n else_o requisite_a for_o a_o long_a siege_n leave_v a_o good_a captain_n therein_o who_o he_o trust_v absent_v himself_o out_o of_o the_o country_n the_o earl_n unwilling_a to_o desist_v notwithstanding_o his_o absence_n besiege_v the_o castle_n a_o whole_a year_n together_o give_v many_o assault_n so_o as_o in_o the_o end_n he_o force_v it_o cause_v all_o their_o head_n that_o he_o find_v within_o it_o to_o be_v cut_v off_o two_o only_o reserve_v then_o have_v man_v the_o place_n with_o soldier_n and_o make_v hot_a war_n for_o a_o time_n against_o the_o say_a herman_n in_o the_o end_n there_o be_v a_o peace_n conclude_v betwixt_o they_o by_o the_o which_o these_o two_o nobleman_n of_o amstel_n and_o woerden_n do_v swear_v fealty_n and_o obedience_n unto_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n upon_o pain_n of_o confiscation_n of_o all_o their_o good_n and_o never_o to_o rise_v nor_o rebel_n against_o he_o restore_v to_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrehct_a his_o castle_n by_o mean_n whereof_o all_o quarrel_n be_v end_v the_o earl_n have_v pardon_v what_o be_v past_a hold_v they_o for_o his_o most_o familiar_a counsellor_n which_o prove_v hurtful_a unto_o he_o as_o we_o shall_v present_o show_v in_o the_o year_n 1290_o cont_n floris_n and_o thierry_n of_o cleves_n meet_v at_o la_fw-fr haye_n in_o holland_n there_o to_o recreate_v themselves_o together_o cont_n floris_n keep_v open_a court_n during_o which_o time_n the_o earl_n 1290_o of_o cleves_n do_v resign_v and_o absolute_o yield_v up_o unto_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n his_o cousin_n the_o sovereignty_n and_o homage_v of_o the_o town_n and_o castle_n of_o heusden_n vandrichom_n and_o altena_n quit_v and_o discharge_v all_o his_o vassal_n and_o free_v man_n of_o their_o oath_n of_o fealty_n which_o they_o ought_v unto_o he_o mediate_o or_o immediate_o and_o that_o afterward_o they_o shall_v hold_v and_o depend_v of_o the_o county_n of_o holland_n in_o the_o like_a manner_n as_o they_o be_v wont_n to_o hold_v of_o the_o earldom_n of_o cleves_n so_o john_n of_o heusden_n receive_v of_o floris_n earl_n of_o holland_n by_o right_a of_o relief_n his_o fee_n and_o seignory_n of_o heusden_n altena_n and_o vandrichom_n which_o from_o that_o time_n be_v of_o the_o jurisdiction_n of_o the_o county_n of_o holland_n and_o so_o continue_v unto_o this_o day_n cont_n floris_n see_v himself_o at_o rest_n have_v thus_o augment_v his_o seignory_n and_o revenue_n he_o prepare_v a_o goodly_a fleet_n of_o ship_n and_o accompany_v with_o a_o great_a number_n of_o baron_n knight_n and_o gentleman_n go_v into_o england_n to_o king_n edward_n the_o first_o of_o that_o name_n to_o demand_v advice_n and_o succour_n to_o get_v the_o possession_n of_o the_o why_o realm_n of_o scotland_n
which_o be_v fall_v unto_o he_o by_o the_o decease_n of_o his_o great_a great_a grandmother_n ada_n daughter_n to_o the_o king_n of_o scotland_n who_o die_v without_o heir_n male_a wife_n to_o floris_n the_o three_o of_o that_o name_n and_o thirteen_o earl_n of_o holland_n which_o cont_n william_n the_o first_o by_o the_o death_n of_o henry_n king_n of_o scotland_n his_o uncle_n by_o the_o mother_n side_n do_v not_o prosecute_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o rebellion_n of_o some_o nobleman_n of_o his_o country_n which_o hinder_v he_o beside_o the_o frison_n be_v revolt_v and_o the_o earl_n of_o loose_a during_o his_o absence_n think_v to_o reconquer_v holland_n as_o we_o have_v say_v before_o cont_n floris_n be_v then_o with_o king_n edward_n who_o dissuade_v he_o from_o this_o war_n of_o scotland_n for_o the_o great_a difficulty_n he_o shall_v find_v there_o they_o conclude_v a_o alliance_n together_o which_o be_v that_o john_n son_n to_o cont_n floris_n be_v then_o but_o young_a shall_v marry_v elizabeth_n the_o daughter_n king_n daughter_n by_o which_o marriage_n they_o shall_v remain_v for_o ever_o good_a friend_n and_o ally_n as_o since_o england_n have_v always_o be_v and_o be_v at_o this_o present_a well_o affect_v to_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n and_o to_o the_o other_o unite_a province_n of_o the_o netherlands_o guy_n of_o dompierre_n earl_n of_o flanders_n repine_v at_o this_o friendship_n and_o alliance_n betwixt_o the_o king_n of_o england_n and_o earl_n of_o holland_n levy_v a_o armâ—…_n in_o the_o country_n of_o catsand_n to_o invade_v zeeland_n the_o isle_n of_o walchren_n during_o the_o absence_n of_o cont_n floris_n but_o didier_n lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o john_n of_o renesse_n knight_n the_o one_o in_o holland_n the_o other_o in_o zeeland_n make_v haste_n to_o levy_v man_n to_o oppose_v against_o he_o cont_n floris_n have_v hue_n thereof_o embark_v without_o any_o delay_n and_o come_v to_o land_n at_o flessingue_n cont_n guy_n stay_v too_o long_o upon_o his_o passage_n the_o signior_n of_o renesse_n by_o commandment_n from_o cont_n floris_n pass_v into_o flanders_n burn_v the_o town_n of_o scluce_n and_o spoil_v the_o whole_a country_n about_o this_o do_v the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o renesse_n enter_v joint_o with_o their_o troop_n into_o the_o isle_n of_o catsand_n which_o they_o destroy_v also_o the_o fleming_n who_o be_v not_o fair_a from_o they_o be_v about_o 4000_o man_n think_v to_o compass_v in_o the_o hollander_n but_o the_o signior_n of_o renesse_n who_o have_v but_o 300_o zeelander_n choice_n man_n and_o he_o a_o brave_a and_o hardy_a knight_n go_v first_o to_o charge_v they_o and_o put_v they_o to_o rout_n so_o as_o there_o be_v a_o great_a number_n slay_v and_o drown_v beside_o prisoner_n and_o the_o booty_n which_o he_o carry_v into_o holland_n return_v a_o victor_n to_o the_o earl_n his_o prince_n this_o happen_v on_o simon_n and_o judes_n day_n in_o the_o year_n 1296._o the_o fleming_n be_v retire_v after_o this_o defeat_n cont_n floris_n fortify_v his_o country_n of_o zeeland_n with_o good_a garrison_n against_o their_o invasion_n and_o spoil_n than_o he_o return_v into_o holland_n to_o his_o court_n at_o la_o haye_o one_o day_n among_o the_o rest_n he_o bethink_v himself_o that_o in_o the_o great_a war_n which_o he_o have_v have_v against_o the_o frison_n flemings_n and_o other_o he_o have_v lose_v a_o good_a number_n of_o his_o knight_n and_o of_o his_o best_a nobleman_n beside_o many_o be_v dead_a of_o the_o plague_n the_o which_o have_v be_v very_o violent_a in_o his_o country_n so_o as_o to_o his_o great_a grief_n he_o be_v then_o very_o destitute_a whereupon_o he_o resolve_v to_o send_v for_o one_o day_n in_o christmas_n to_o his_o court_n at_o la_o haye_o forty_o of_o the_o chief_a and_o most_o substantial_a of_o all_o his_o subject_n that_o be_v not_o noble_a the_o which_o have_v good_a mean_n and_o great_a revenue_n to_o entertain_v the_o train_n and_o estate_n of_o a_o knight_n with_o these_o forty_o good_a man_n special_o choose_v he_o hold_v open_a court_n make_v they_o knight_n and_o give_v they_o arm_n and_o blason_n in_o this_o sort_n do_v he_o honour_v his_o good_a and_o virtuous_a subject_n who_o by_o their_o wealth_n may_v well_o maintain_v their_o estate_n in_o the_o service_n of_o their_o prince_n withal_o he_o do_v repeople_v his_o country_n with_o noble_n and_o do_v beautify_v his_o train_n and_o court_v for_o the_o more_o nobleman_n a_o prince_n have_v the_o more_o be_v he_o honour_v and_o fear_v true_a it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o begin_n the_o ancient_a nobility_n do_v scorn_n and_o hate_v these_o new_a knight_n it_o may_v be_v for_o that_o they_o have_v not_o so_o great_a mean_n but_o in_o succession_n of_o time_n their_o son_n grandchild_n and_o great_a grand_a child_n be_v take_v for_o good_a gentleman_n the_o chief_a knight_n and_o gentleman_n issue_v from_o ancient_a nobiline_n and_o knighthood_n in_o the_o time_n nobility_n of_o this_o earl_n floris_n be_v these_o that_o follow_v john_n of_o holland_n his_o son_n herman_n earl_n of_o heneberg_n husband_n to_o marguerite_n his_o aunt_n who_o have_v so_o many_o child_n didier_n the_o gentle_a lord_n of_o brederode_n william_n lord_n of_o theylinghen_n john_n lord_n of_o heusden_n john_n lord_n of_o heesben_n arnoult_v lord_n of_o escluse_n brother_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o heusden_n john_n lord_n of_o arckel_n hugh_n butterman_n lord_n of_o buttersloot_n john_n lord_n of_o heucklom_n otto_n signior_n of_o aspren_n and_o of_o abkoy_n peregrin_n signior_n of_o lederdam_n his_o brother_n jeam_v lord_n of_o wassenare_n didier_n of_o theylinghen_n nicholas_n persin_n signior_n of_o waterlandt_n simon_n of_o harlem_n ghysbrecht_n lord_n of_o amstel_n arnould_v of_o amstel_n his_o brother_n herman_n of_o woerden_n john_n of_o leck_n lord_n of_o polnen_n hugh_n of_o vianen_n ghysbrecht_n of_o yselsteyn_n wolfard_n lord_n of_o vere_n john_n of_o renesse_n witten_n bastard_n to_o cont_n floris_n the_o first_o lord_n of_o hamstede_n and_o william_n his_o brother_n nicholas_n lord_n of_o putten_n and_o of_o stryen_n william_n of_o egmond_n gerard_n of_o egmond_n his_o son_n baldwin_n of_o nueldwick_n jeams_n Ê‹ander_n vuoude_v arnould_v of_o heemskerke_n henry_n of_o heemskerke_n his_o brother_n didier_n vander_v goude_n gerard_n van_fw-mi velson_n gerard_n of_o heemskerke_n didier_n of_o raephorst_n gerard_n of_o raephorst_n his_o brother_n hugh_n of_o craelinghen_n werembault_n witten_n hage_n albert_n his_o son_n gerard_n of_o harlem_n john_n dortoghe_n and_o floris_n of_o duynen_n all_o knight_n and_o in_o zeeland_n the_o chief_a nobleman_n be_v the_o lord_n of_o borssele_n of_o brigdam_n of_o zandtwick_n of_o la_fw-fr vere_n of_o cat_n of_o cortgoen_n of_o mourmont_n of_o renesse_n and_o of_o ornyninghe_n all_o which_o carry_v the_o earl_n order_n which_o be_v a_o collar_n of_o gold_n interlace_v with_o cockle_n shell_n and_o the_o image_n of_o s._n james_n hang_v at_o it_o there_o be_v in_o the_o earl_n court_v a_o valiant_a knight_n put_v in_o the_o rank_n of_o these_o noble_n name_v gerard_n van_fw-mi velson_n who_o the_o earl_n hold_v a_o whole_a year_n in_o prison_n after_o that_o he_o have_v cause_v his_o brother_n 5._o head_n to_o be_v cut_v off_o through_o the_o false_a report_n and_o pernicious_a counsel_n of_o some_o that_o hate_v they_o the_o earl_n be_v afterward_o better_o inform_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o of_o their_o innocence_n have_v set_v gerard_n at_o liberty_n he_o seek_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o repair_v the_o wrong_n that_o have_v be_v do_v he_o and_o to_o honour_n and_o advance_v he_o among_o all_o the_o rest_n and_o to_o make_v he_o the_o more_o affectionate_a to_o his_o service_n the_o earl_n think_v therein_o to_o do_v he_o honour_n and_o savour_n will_v have_v give_v he_o his_o minion_n in_o marriage_n the_o which_o be_v a_o fair_a gentlewoman_n but_o gerard_n disdain_v she_o like_o a_o generous_a man_n will_v none_o of_o she_o the_o earl_n insist_v still_o to_o have_v he_o mâ—…ie_v she_o in_o the_o end_n gerard_n angry_a at_o his_o importunity_n answer_v he_o plain_o that_o he_o be_v not_o so_o abject_a not_o base_a mind_a use_v a_o common_a dutch_a phrase_n as_o to_o put_v his_o foot_n in_o his_o old_a shoe_n which_o be_v as_o much_o to_o say_v as_o to_o marry_v his_o leave_n or_o strumpet_n the_o earl_n displease_v at_o this_o answer_n say_v unto_o he_o and_o true_o thou_o shall_v have_v my_o leave_n gerard_n who_o regard_v not_o the_o eaâ—…ls_n word_n go_v from_o court_n and_o a_o while_n after_o mary_n the_o daughter_n of_o herman_n signior_n of_o woerden_n niece_n to_o ghysbrecht_n of_o amstel_n cont_n floris_n hear_v afterward_o that_o gerard_n be_v marry_v and_o that_o he_o come_v no_o more_o to_o court_n by_o the_o persuasion_n of_o his_o minion_n he_o send_v for_o he_o be_v
afterward_o another_o garboil_n in_o south-holland_n which_o be_v that_o allant_a bailiff_n of_o dordrecht_n mean_v to_o make_v some_o secret_a information_n of_o some_o crime_n commit_v dordrecht_n in_o the_o town_n he_o require_v the_o sheriff_n to_o assist_v and_o to_o sit_v with_o he_o in_o judgement_n whereunto_o it_o be_v answer_v he_o that_o it_o be_v against_o the_o law_n and_o privilege_n of_o the_o town_n if_o in_o any_o thing_n great_a or_o small_a they_o shall_v appear_v in_o justice_n without_o their_o escoutette_n yet_o without_o prejudice_n to_o their_o authority_n and_o right_n that_o in_o favour_n of_o justice_n they_o will_v assist_v not_o as_o judge_n but_o as_o commissary_n and_o informer_n the_o information_n be_v begin_v cont_n john_n arrive_v with_o wolphard_n of_o la_fw-fr vere_n who_o demand_v the_o name_n of_o the_o offender_n to_o do_v justice_n as_o he_o shall_v think_v good_a the_o bourgess_n answer_v that_o by_o their_o privilege_n all_o offence_n commit_v in_o the_o town_n shall_v be_v also_o punish_v there_o the_o earl_n discontent_v at_o this_o answer_n depart_v sudden_o to_o la_o haye_o the_o magistrate_n of_o dordrecht_n hear_v of_o his_o discontent_n send_v some_o of_o the_o chief_a of_o the_o town_n unto_o he_o with_o offer_n to_o yield_v he_o a_o reason_n of_o the_o answer_n they_o have_v make_v he_o whereupon_o the_o earl_n appoint_v they_o a_o day_n in_o the_o town_n of_o delft_n where_o be_v assemble_v the_o lord_n of_o la_fw-fr vere_n speak_v for_o the_o earl_n make_v a_o discourse_n of_o what_o be_v pass_v the_o sheriff_n of_o dordrecht_n answer_v that_o it_o have_v be_v decree_v with_o the_o bailiff_n that_o any_o thing_n which_o happen_v within_o the_o town_n shall_v be_v end_v by_o the_o sheriff_n and_o the_o escoutette_n &_o by_o no_o other_o judge_n whereupon_o the_o bailiff_n say_v that_o they_o have_v lie_v and_o that_o if_o there_o be_v any_o one_o that_o will_v maintain_v it_o he_o will_v fight_v with_o he_o at_o these_o word_n one_o of_o the_o magistrate_n of_o dordâ—…echr_n delft_n step_v up_o and_o say_v that_o it_o be_v not_o fit_a to_o expose_v the_o right_n and_o privilege_n of_o any_o town_n to_o the_o hazard_n of_o a_o single_a combat_n thereby_o to_o make_v they_o fruitless_a and_o of_o no_o force_n whereunto_o the_o lord_n of_o la_fw-fr vere_n reply_v you_o my_o master_n of_o delft_n trouble_v not_o yourselves_o with_o my_o lord_n the_o earl_n affair_n he_o know_v best_a what_o he_o be_v to_o do_v and_o without_o any_o other_o conclusion_n every_o one_o retire_a discontent_a soon_o after_o the_o earl_n proscribe_v the_o town_n of_o dordrecht_n which_o be_v as_o much_o as_o to_o declare_v they_o guilty_a of_o high_a treason_n &_o as_o witten_n of_o hamstede_n bastard_n of_o holland_n be_v in_o the_o castle_n of_o putten_n and_o nicholas_n de_fw-fr cat_n at_o ablasserdam_n allant_a bailiff_n of_o dordrecht_n go_v to_o slydrecht_n with_o many_o man_n and_o build_v a_o fort_n upon_o the_o ditch_n that_o nothing_o may_v pass_v they_o of_o dordrecht_n make_v choice_n of_o four_o man_n among_o they_o that_o be_v valiant_a wise_a and_o temperate_a who_o they_o make_v their_o captain_n to_o who_o they_o commit_v all_o the_o charge_n and_o conduct_v of_o this_o apparent_a war_n write_v to_o all_o the_o town_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n &_o entreat_v they_o not_o to_o make_v too_o much_o have_v to_o oppress_v they_o see_v that_o the_o like_a might_n one_o day_n happen_v unto_o they_o through_o the_o great_a liberty_n of_o some_o who_o abuse_v the_o youth_n and_o bounty_n of_o their_o prince_n do_v attribute_n unto_o themselves_o the_o whole_a government_n while_o that_o wolphard_n of_o la_fw-fr vere_n a_o violent_a and_o severe_a man_n will_v have_v surcharge_v the_o hollander_n with_o some_o new_a imposition_n and_o extraordinary_a custom_n dispose_v moreover_o of_o all_o thing_n at_o his_o pleasure_n he_o become_v odious_a â—…o_o many_o once_o among_o the_o rest_n the_o earl_n be_v at_o 〈◊〉_d hayeâ—…_n as_o also_o the_o lord_n of_o la_fw-fr vere_n be_v there_o happen_v a_o tumult_n betwixt_o the_o say_a lord_n â—…f_fw-fr la_fw-fr verâ—…_n and_o soâ—…_n nobleman_n and_o gentleman_n of_o holland_n run_v up_o and_o down_o the_o strcet_n and_o 〈◊〉_d where_o be_v our_o enemy_n how_o long_o shall_v we_o suffer_v ourselves_o to_o be_v brave_v and_o ill_o â—…ted_v by_o he_o let_v we_o go_v and_o spoil_v he_o and_o let_v we_o see_v what_o all_o those_o practice_n which_o he_o â—…ath_v make_v â—…oppresse_v we_o will_v avail_v he_o lâ—…_n vere_n hear_v this_o rumour_n keep_v himself_o close_o and_o the_o 〈◊〉_d morning_n by_o the_o break_n of_o day_n depart_v from_o la_fw-fr haye_n with_o cont_n john_n &_o go_v to_o sâ—…dam_n there_o to_o embark_v and_o to_o pass_v by_o the_o river_n of_o mouse_n into_o zeeland_n but_o the_o hollander_n peâ—…_n it_o pursued_z he_o and_o force_v he_o to_o return_v the_o respect_n of_o the_o prince_n presence_n restâ—…g_v they_o 〈◊〉_d offer_v he_o any_o further_a violence_n then_o they_o lead_v their_o earl_n and_o the_o say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d delft_n oâ—…_n here_o fear_v that_o they_o will_v 〈◊〉_d â—…ther_v he_o he_o flee_v into_o a_o high_a house_n build_v of_o free_a stone_n at_o the_o corner_n of_o a_o stâ—…ect_n call_v choorstroet_fw-mi before_o the_o which_o there_o present_o gather_v together_o a_o multitude_n of_o people_n cry_v confuse_o that_o they_o shall_v deliver_v wolphard_n else_o they_o will_v burn_v the_o house_n and_o all_o that_o be_v within_o it_o they_o that_o be_v within_o the_o house_n with_o he_o fear_v their_o life_n take_v wolphard_n who_o be_v not_o arm_v and_o cast_v he_o out_o from_o the_o high_a window_n into_o the_o street_n where_o he_o be_v present_o murder_v and_o cut_v in_o piece_n the_o which_o afterward_o breed_v great_a quarrel_n betwixt_o the_o nobility_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n at_o the_o same_o time_n the_o bailiff_n allant_a have_v fear_n of_o they_o of_o dordrecht_n have_v flee_v into_o the_o castle_n of_o crayensteyn_n and_o have_v lose_v the_o lord_n of_o la_fw-fr vere_n who_o be_v his_o chief_a support_n the_o commons_o of_o the_o town_n go_v to_o besiege_v they_o see_v no_o mean_n to_o escape_v they_o he_o go_v willing_o to_o yield_v himself_o into_o his_o enemy_n hand_n who_o after_o they_o have_v revile_v he_o they_o put_v he_o into_o a_o bark_n and_o carry_v he_o to_o dordrecht_n but_o he_o have_v no_o soon_o set_v foot_n on_o land_n but_o he_o be_v murder_v by_o the_o people_n and_o his_o brother_n with_o he_o in_o the_o year_n 1300_o cont_n john_n of_o holland_n be_v at_o harlem_n fall_v sick_a whereof_o he_o die_v the_o holland_n four_o of_o the_o calends_n of_o november_n after_o that_o he_o have_v govern_v his_o country_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o west-friseland_n about_o four_o year_n he_o be_v the_o first_o of_o all_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n that_o die_v without_o child_n and_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o order_n of_o knighthood_n in_o who_o fail_v the_o line_n of_o earl_n issue_v from_o the_o masculine_a line_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o acquitaine_n the_o which_o from_o thierry_n the_o first_o earl_n have_v continue_v 437_o year_n he_o be_v inter_v in_o the_o abbey_n of_o rhinsburg_n and_o by_o his_o death_n those_o country_n fall_v to_o the_o earl_n of_o henault_n issue_v by_o the_o mother_n side_n from_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n the_o lady_n elizabeth_n his_o widow_n be_v carry_v back_o into_o england_n and_o afterward_o marry_v to_o the_o earl_n of_o oxford_n after_o the_o death_n of_o cont_n john_n ghisbrecht_n of_o amstel_n return_v into_o holland_n and_o do_v again_o possess_v the_o village_n of_o amsterdam_n which_o he_o begin_v to_o fortify_v and_o to_o build_v many_o bridge_n and_o tower_n about_o the_o wall_n those_o of_o harlem_n and_o the_o waterlander_n go_v thither_o with_o a_o army_n chased_z away_o ghisbrecht_n set_v fire_n on_o the_o town_n burn_v all_o the_o bridge_n and_o tower_n of_o wood_n and_o then_o ruin_v the_o rest_n we_o have_v say_v before_o that_o when_o as_o the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o the_o nobleman_n of_o holland_n go_v to_o fetch_v cont_n john_n out_o of_o england_n they_o lead_v with_o they_o the_o giant_n klaes_n van_fw-mi knyten_n as_o a_o strange_a and_o monstrous_a thing_n you_o must_v understand_v that_o this_o giant_n be_v bear_v in_o a_o village_n call_v be_v sparenwonde_v near_o to_o harlem_n his_o father_n and_o mother_n be_v of_o a_o ordinary_a stature_n yet_o no_o man_n may_v be_v compare_v unto_o he_o for_o the_o tall_a man_n of_o all_o holland_n may_v stand_v under_o his_o arm_n and_o not_o touch_v he_o and_o yet_o there_o be_v common_o see_v even_o at_o this_o day_n very_o tall_a man_n in_o that_o country_n he_o will_v cover_v four_o ordinary_a sole_n of_o
shoe_n with_o his_o foot_n he_o tertify_v little_a child_n to_o behold_v he_o and_o yet_o there_o be_v not_o any_o roughness_n nor_o malice_n in_o he_o but_o be_v gentle_a and_o mild_a as_o a_o lamb_n for_o if_o he_o have_v be_v fierce_a and_o cruel_a answerable_a to_o his_o greatness_n and_o proportion_n he_o may_v have_v chase_v a_o whole_a army_n before_o he_o in_o those_o day_n there_o spring_v up_o in_o the_o country_n of_o friesland_n the_o faction_n of_o schyerlingers_n and_o vetcoopers_n the_o which_o from_o a_o small_a beginning_n unworthy_a to_o be_v write_v the_o which_o notwithstanding_o friesland_n we_o have_v relate_v in_o our_o description_n of_o the_o unite_a province_n of_o the_o low_a country_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o great_a effusion_n of_o blood_n destruction_n of_o the_o country_n ruin_n of_o good_a family_n &_o murder_n among_o all_o sort_n in_o general_n as_o in_o like_a sort_n the_o partiality_n of_o hook_n and_o cabillaux_fw-fr in_o holland_n and_o those_o of_o guelph_n and_o gibilin_n in_o italy_n the_o diversity_n of_o colour_a hood_n in_o flanders_n and_o other_o like_a faction_n in_o france_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o great_a misery_n in_o those_o time_n also_o according_a unto_o some_o opinion_n it_o seem_v that_o all_o these_o faction_n begin_v almost_o at_o one_o instant_a that_o of_o the_o schyerlinger_n and_o vetcoopers_n have_v continue_v in_o friesland_n until_o that_o the_o emperor_n maximilian_n the_o first_o send_v albert_n duke_n of_o saxony_n thither_o to_o suppress_v they_o for_o that_o the_o commissioner_n which_o he_o have_v former_o send_v to_o pacify_v and_o reconcile_v they_o have_v prevail_v nothing_o make_v he_o his_o lieutenant_n and_o governor_n hereditary_a yet_o with_o small_a profit_n for_o he_o be_v slay_v there_o and_o his_o two_o son_n the_o duke_n henry_n and_o george_n as_o we_o shall_v show_v hereafter_o do_v not_o avail_n much_o so_o as_o they_o leave_v all_o so_o great_a lover_n have_v the_o frison_n always_o be_v of_o their_o franchise_n and_o liberty_n but_o under_o the_o government_n of_o the_o say_a prince_n of_o saxony_n these_o faction_n cease_v to_o oppose_v themselves_o with_o their_o joint_a force_n against_o the_o rule_n of_o stranger_n as_o they_o have_v do_v often_o before_o when_o any_o stranger_n come_v to_o assail_v they_o and_o have_v chase_v they_o away_o they_o return_v to_o their_o first_o spleen_n and_o hatred_n but_o the_o saxon_n bring_v they_o to_o so_o great_a poverty_n and_o their_o quarrel_n continue_v so_o long_o as_o they_o forget_v their_o faction_n john_n earl_n of_o henault_n the_o second_o of_o that_o name_n one_o and_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o west-friseland_n 21_o joannes_n hannonâ—…_n five_o year_n i_o live_v earl_n of_o holland_n by_o descent_n of_o blood_n and_o for_o my_o comfort_n god_n three_o noble_a son_n i_o send_v who_o valour_n do_v enfranchise_v i_o from_o all_o my_o fear_n while_o brabant_n and_o the_o emperor_n against_o i_o great_a malice_n bare_a by_o they_o i_o overcome_v gvido_n dompierre_n in_o fight_n and_o free_v the_o town_n of_o zirickxee_n from_o all_o their_o enemy_n may_v the_o fleming_n i_o subdue_v that_o be_v my_o enemy_n and_o in_o valencia_n deep_o entomb_v my_o bone_n and_o ash_n lie_v the_o second_o book_n ¶_o the_o argument_n iohn_n earl_n of_o henault_n son_n to_o john_n of_o auesne_n and_o the_o lady_n alix_n sister_n to_o king_n william_n earl_n of_o holland_n be_v the_o second_o of_o that_o name_n and_o one_o and_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n war_n betwixt_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n and_o their_o bishop_n john_n de_fw-fr renesse_n provoke_v the_o earl_n of_o flanders_n against_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o great_a war_n ¶_o william_n call_v the_o good_a the_o three_o of_o that_o name_n the_o two_o and_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n guy_n of_o holland_n his_o brother_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n have_v great_a war_n against_o the_o frison_n cont_n william_n subdue_v the_o east-frisons_a justice_n do_v upon_o a_o bailiff_n of_o south-holland_n for_o a_o cow_n who_o the_o earl_n cause_v to_o be_v execute_v lie_v on_o his_o death_n bed_n ¶_o william_n the_o four_o son_n to_o the_o good_a earl_n william_n the_o three_o and_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n he_o make_v war_n against_o the_o russian_n they_o of_o vtrecht_n and_o the_o frison_n by_o who_o he_o be_v slay_v in_o battle_n leave_v no_o child_n ¶_o marguerite_n wife_n to_o the_o emperor_n lewis_n of_o baviere_n daughter_n to_o the_o good_a earl_n william_n the_o four_o and_o twenty_o commander_n in_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n where_o she_o appoint_a duke_n william_n of_o baviere_n her_o elder_a son_n governor_n in_o her_o absence_n he_o have_v war_n against_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n the_o faction_n of_o the_o cabillaux_fw-fr rise_v in_o vtrecht_n which_o bandy_n duke_n william_n against_o his_o mother_n after_o the_o death_n of_o the_o emperor_n lewis_n whereof_o followed_z two_o cruel_a battle_n in_o the_o first_o the_o empress_n be_v victor_n in_o the_o second_o duke_n william_n &_o after_o much_o blood_n spill_v they_o agree_v ¶_o william_n remain_v the_o five_o and_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n vtrecht_n have_v war_n against_o their_o bishop_n and_o the_o bishop_n against_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n who_o be_v distract_v of_o his_o wit_n and_o the_o government_n put_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o duke_n albert_n of_o baviere_n his_o brother_n notwithstanding_o the_o faction_n which_o grow_v betwixt_o the_o hoocks_n and_o the_o cabillaux_fw-fr william_n call_v the_o frantic_a be_v dead_a ¶_o albert_n of_o baviere_n be_v the_o six_o and_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n delft_n rebel_v against_o the_o earl_n he_o besiege_v it_o and_o force_v they_o to_o obedience_n the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n in_o war_n against_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n anne_n of_o poelgeest_n minion_n to_o cont_n albert_n murder_v in_o the_o night_n which_o breed_v a_o great_a quarrel_n betwixt_o the_o earl_n of_o ostrenant_n and_o cont_n albert_n his_o father_n a_o affront_n do_v to_o the_o earl_n of_o ostrevant_n at_o the_o french_a king_n table_n which_o cause_v war_n against_o the_o frison_n who_o be_v often_o subdue_v and_o rebel_v as_o often_o war_n betwixt_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n the_o history_n of_o a_o seawoman_n take_v in_o holland_n ¶_o william_n the_o six_o of_o that_o name_n the_o seven_o and_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n succeed_v his_o father_n albert_n he_o have_v great_a war_n against_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n the_o liegeois_n make_v war_n against_o their_o bishop_n brother_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n the_o earl_n go_v to_o succour_v he_o and_o defeat_v the_o liegeois_n war_n betwixt_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o gueldres_n cont_n william_n leave_v one_o only_a heir_n ¶_o jacoba_n or_o jaquelina_n the_o eight_o and_o twenty_o command_v in_o holland_n etc._n etc._n she_o marry_v first_o with_o the_o dauphin_n of_o france_n son_n to_o charles_n the_o six_o who_o die_v at_o one_o and_o twenty_o year_n of_o age_n without_o child_n then_o she_o marry_v with_o john_n duke_n of_o brabant_n john_n of_o baviere_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n trouble_v her_o estate_n to_o make_v himself_o earl_n the_o lady_n jaqueline_n separate_v from_o the_o duke_n her_o husband_n by_o reason_n of_o nearness_n of_o blood_n she_o espouse_v the_o duke_n of_o gloucester_n who_o after_o leave_v she_o she_o have_v great_a war_n and_o trouble_n against_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n against_o her_o uncle_n and_o against_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgoigne_n she_o marry_v franc_n of_o borsele_n secret_o the_o duke_n philip_n of_o bourgoigne_n put_v he_o in_o prison_n and_o for_o his_o liberty_n she_o resign_v all_o her_o country_n unto_o the_o duke_n john_n earl_n of_o holland_n son_n to_o cont_n floris_n the_o five_o be_v dead_a without_o heir_n the_o earldom_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n with_o the_o signiory_n of_o friesland_n come_v by_o succession_n to_o john_n earl_n of_o henault_n son_n to_o cont_n john_n of_o auesne_n and_o the_o lady_n alix_n sister_n to_o william_n king_n of_o roman_n and_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o so_o son_n to_o cont_n johns_n great_a aunt_n john_n of_o henault_n be_v the_o one_o and_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n for_o which_o he_o quarter_v his_o arm_n the_o lion_n sable_n of_o henault_n and_o the_o lion_n gules_a of_o holland_n in_o field_n or_o this_o earl_n have_v four_o brethren_n botzard_n bishop_n of_o metz_n john_n bishop_n of_o cambray_n guy_n cannon_n of_o cambray_n and_o floris_n who_o be_v prince_n of_o morienne_n at_o his_o come_n to_o brethren_n this_o succession_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n he_o give_v unto_o his_o brother_n guy_n the_o signory_n of_o amsterdam_n
and_o woerden_n to_o hold_v they_o in_o fee_n of_o the_o county_n of_o holland_n with_o all_o their_o right_n and_o dependence_n the_o homage_n and_o right_n of_o heronie_n only_o except_v the_o which_o he_o reserve_v for_o himself_o which_o seignory_n he_o shall_v enjoy_v but_o during_o his_o life_n or_o until_o he_o be_v advance_v to_o a_o bishopric_n or_o to_o some_o ecclesiastical_a dignity_n equivalent_a to_o a_o bishopric_n &_o that_o then_o they_o shall_v return_v to_o the_o revenue_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n whereof_o guy_n past_o a_o covenant_n in_o writing_n to_o the_o earl_n his_o brother_n this_o guy_n give_v unto_o amsterdam_n many_o freedom_n right_n liberty_n statute_n &_o ordinance_n for_o the_o government_n of_o the_o town_n and_o administration_n of_o justice_n afterward_o he_o be_v bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o after_o his_o death_n these_o two_o seignory_n return_v to_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n child_n as_o we_o shall_v show_v hereafter_o this_o earl_n john_n of_o henault_n have_v to_o wife_n philip_n daughter_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o luxenbourg_n by_o who_o he_o have_v his_o elder_a son_n call_v john_n without_o mercy_n earl_n of_o ostrevant_n who_o be_v slay_v at_o the_o battle_n of_o groeninghen_n near_o unto_o courtray_v william_n who_o be_v earl_n after_o he_o call_v the_o good_a john_n of_o beaumond_n earl_n of_o blois_n henry_n cannon_n of_o cambray_n marguerite_n contesse_n of_o arthois_n adella_n contesse_n of_o clermont_n marry_o contesse_n of_o bourbonois_n and_o mathilda_n lady_n of_o needle_n in_o the_o year_n 1301_o cont_n john_n of_o henault_n levy_v great_a force_n with_o the_o which_o he_o come_v into_o renesse_n zeeland_n with_o a_o intent_n to_o reduce_v the_o signior_n john_n the_o renesse_n unto_o reason_n by_o arm_n who_o be_v banish_v his_o country_n go_v to_o the_o emperor_n albert_n for_o succour_n show_v that_o the_o earldom_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n by_o the_o decease_n of_o the_o last_o earl_n john_n of_o holland_n without_o heiâ—…s_n shall_v return_v unto_o the_o empire_n whereupon_o the_o say_a emperor_n do_v write_v to_o all_o the_o country_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o west-friseland_n what_o right_o he_o pretend_v unto_o they_o and_o that_o his_o intention_n be_v to_o annexe_v they_o unto_o the_o empire_n as_o charles_n the_o bald_a emperor_n of_o roman_n have_v give_v they_o in_o fee_n and_o homage_n unto_o thierry_n of_o acquitaine_n the_o first_o earl_n of_o holland_n so_o the_o emperor_n come_v down_o the_o same_o year_n as_o far_o as_o nymegen_n to_o receive_v possession_n thereof_o be_v accompany_v by_o the_o archbishop_n and_o prince_n elector_n of_o mentz_n treve_n and_o cologne_n and_o with_o many_o other_o prince_n and_o baron_n of_o germany_n cont_n john_n of_o henault_n prepare_v a_o goodly_a army_n for_o to_o encounter_v he_o and_o to_o stop_v his_o passage_n and_o entry_n into_o his_o country_n plant_v his_o camp_n at_o bonswaerd_n upon_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o river_n of_o wahal_n search_v a_o ford_n to_o pass_v unto_o the_o other_o side_n to_o charge_v the_o emperor_n army_n who_o have_v cause_v the_o earl_n force_n to_o be_v view_v and_o hear_v that_o he_o be_v resolve_v to_o charge_v he_o he_o then_o think_v that_o john_n the_o renesse_n have_v abuse_v he_o he_o therefore_o retire_v his_o army_n unto_o cranenbourg_n with_o a_o intent_n to_o depart_v the_o next_o day_n and_o to_o return_v into_o austria_n but_o the_o bishop_n of_o cologne_n jealous_a of_o the_o emperor_n honour_n labour_v to_o treat_v a_o peace_n with_o cont_n john_n the_o which_o be_v conclude_v upon_o condition_n that_o the_o earl_n shall_v take_v a_o oath_n and_o do_v homage_n unto_o the_o emperor_n and_o shall_v hold_v his_o earldom_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o west-friseland_n of_o the_o empire_n he_o and_o his_o successor_n for_o ever_o this_o do_v they_o return_v good_a friend_n every_o one_o to_o his_o home_n some_o zeelander_n be_v come_v down_o with_o john_n the_o renesse_n to_o the_o emperor_n service_n come_v too_o late_o and_o leave_v their_o ship_n at_o heusden_n go_v into_o brabant_n cont_n john_n follow_v they_o at_o the_o heel_n and_o burn_v all_o their_o ship_n which_o do_v he_o banish_v the_o signior_n of_o renesse_n and_o confisk_v all_o his_o good_n the_o which_o he_o give_v unto_o some_o gentleman_n that_o have_v serve_v he_o faithful_o in_o that_o voyage_n yet_o will_v not_o the_o say_a renesse_n with_o his_o small_a troop_n forbear_v to_o make_v war_n against_o the_o hollander_n enter_v upon_o the_o land_n of_o berghen_n upon_o soom_n whereas_o the_o lord_n of_o berghen_n go_v to_o fight_v with_o he_o and_o defeat_v 500_o of_o his_o man_n at_o one_o encounter_n who_o be_v escape_v with_o the_o rest_n flee_v into_o the_o castle_n of_o puydroyen_n cont_n john_n be_v then_o in_o the_o town_n of_o dordrecht_n send_v his_o elder_a son_n john_n without_o mercy_n earl_n of_o ostrevant_n to_o besiege_v he_o in_o this_o castle_n renesse_n have_v intelligence_n of_o his_o come_n and_o be_v well_o acquaint_v with_o his_o cruelty_n fear_v lest_o he_o shall_v be_v entreat_v like_o unto_o they_o of_o the_o castle_n of_o berendorp_n where_o he_o put_v all_o that_o he_o find_v within_o it_o to_o the_o sword_n without_o any_o respect_n or_o mercy_n for_o the_o which_o he_o be_v since_o call_v john_n without_o mercy_n he_o resolve_v with_o his_o man_n to_o retire_v himself_o into_o flanders_n and_o to_o abandon_v the_o place_n be_v come_v into_o flanders_n he_o make_v a_o league_n with_o the_o fleming_n against_o the_o hollander_n &_o zeelander_n and_o with_o a_o small_a army_n of_o their_o soldier_n enter_v into_o the_o island_n of_o zuytbevelandt_n presume_v to_o surprise_v the_o town_n and_o castle_n tergoes_a those_o of_o romerswael_n take_v arm_n against_o he_o and_o have_v charge_v they_o with_o all_o their_o force_n slay_v about_o 800_o of_o those_o fleming_n upon_o the_o place_n and_o the_o rest_n be_v put_v to_o flight_n among_o the_o which_o the_o signior_n of_o renesse_n escape_v with_o great_a difficulty_n the_o same_o year_n william_n bertold_v bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n a_o busy_a man_n seek_v to_o bring_v in_o many_o people_n innovation_n upon_o his_o subject_n be_v take_v prisoner_n by_o m._n asuerus_n of_o montfort_n hubert_n of_o vianen_n john_n of_o linschoten_n and_o john_n of_o lichtenbourg_n bourgmaster_n of_o the_o town_n and_o be_v detain_v about_o a_o year_n in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o say_v lichtenbourg_n within_o vtrecht_n in_o the_o end_n by_o the_o help_n of_o some_o of_o his_o partisan_n he_o escape_v out_o of_o prison_n yet_o can_v he_o never_o reenter_v into_o the_o town_n but_o remain_v banish_v retire_v himself_o unto_o his_o friend_n in_o oueryssel_n where_o he_o be_v honourable_o receive_v as_o their_o ghostly_a father_n and_o temporal_a prince_n a_o while_n after_o he_o go_v to_o rome_n to_o resign_v his_o bishopric_n into_o the_o pope_n hand_n that_o he_o may_v spend_v the_o remainder_n of_o his_o day_n in_o peace_n and_o rest_n but_o the_o pope_n refuse_v to_o accept_v thereof_o command_v the_o bishop_n of_o munster_n to_o assist_v his_o brother_n and_o companion_n to_o restore_v he_o to_o his_o bishoprâ—…_n and_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n by_o force_n and_o to_o subdue_v his_o rebellious_a subject_n hereupon_o at_o his_o return_n from_o rome_n he_o levy_v man_n in_o the_o country_n of_o oueryssel_n be_v the_o upper_a part_n of_o the_o diocese_n of_o vtrecht_n to_o seek_v to_o recover_v his_o town_n some_o nobleman_n and_o arm_n gentleman_n of_o holland_n among_o other_o henry_n vicont_n of_o leyden_n didier_n of_o wassenare_n philip_n of_o montfort_n simon_n of_o benthem_n floris_n of_o dunen_n and_o jeam_n vanden_fw-mi vouden_n all_o knight_n enemy_n to_o the_o bishop_n and_o friend_n to_o jeam_n of_o lichtenbourg_n with_o a_o good_a number_n of_o soldier_n be_v call_v by_o the_o citizen_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o with_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n their_o prince_n go_v to_o succour_v the_o say_v lichtenbourg_n &_o to_o chase_v away_o the_o bishop_n be_v come_v into_o a_o goodly_a champion_n country_n near_o unto_o hooch-woord_n the_o bishop_n be_v twice_o as_o strong_a in_o man_n as_o they_o and_o go_v to_o charge_v they_o first_o he_o defeat_v some_o countryman_n that_o be_v out_o of_o their_o camp_n and_o fight_v valiant_o against_o the_o hollander_n during_o the_o fight_n asuerus_n of_o montfort_n arrive_v with_o some_o troop_n to_o succour_v these_o nobleman_n of_o holland_n and_o then_o the_o skirmish_n be_v more_o violent_a than_o before_o the_o bishop_n be_v well_o mount_v pass_v and_o repassed_a through_o the_o hollander_n army_n three_o time_n without_o any_o harm_n for_o that_o no_o man_n dare_v touch_v he_o know_v he_o to_o be_v their_o spiritual_a father_n but_o think_v to_o charge_v through_o again_o
of_o brabant_n who_o be_v embark_v in_o this_o quarrel_n with_o the_o fleming_n win_v the_o town_n of_o gertruydenberg_n with_o all_o south-holland_n except_o the_o town_n of_o dordrecht_n which_o he_o besiege_v ten_o day_n give_v many_o assault_n unto_o it_o and_o cast_v in_o fire_n the_o inhabitant_n behave_v themselves_o valiant_o both_o in_o repulse_v his_o attempt_n and_o in_o quench_v the_o fire_n make_v a_o brave_a sally_n with_o nicholas_n of_o putten_n their_o leader_n upon_o the_o brabancon_n who_o they_o chase_v with_o their_o duke_n out_o of_o their_o quarter_n pursue_v they_o at_o the_o heel_n and_o spoil_v many_o good_a village_n even_o to_o boisleduc_n into_o the_o which_o in_o despite_n of_o the_o duke_n they_o cast_v fire_n and_o burn_v a_o good_a part_n of_o the_o town_n and_o so_o return_v lade_v with_o spoil_n unto_o gertruydenberg_n have_v first_o chase_v away_o the_o brabancon_n than_o they_o come_v back_o to_o their_o own_o town_n of_o dordrecht_n this_o do_v they_o get_v a_o new_a supply_n of_o man_n and_o under_o the_o command_n of_o the_o say_a signior_n of_o putten_n do_v fight_v with_o guy_n of_o flanders_n near_o unto_o isselmond_n whereas_o there_o be_v slay_v above_o two_o thousand_o fleming_n so_o as_o guy_n save_v himself_o with_o great_a difficulty_n during_o the_o time_n that_o guy_n of_o henault_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n be_v prisoner_n in_o flanders_n there_o be_v two_o contrary_a faction_n in_o the_o town_n the_o which_o have_v be_v enemy_n one_o to_o another_o a_o long_a time_n but_o hear_v that_o their_o prince_n and_o bishop_n be_v take_v prisoner_n they_o reconcile_v themselves_o each_o to_o other_o both_o party_n swear_v faithful_o to_o preserve_v and_o maintain_v the_o city_n in_o good_a estate_n so_o long_o as_o their_o lord_n shall_v remain_v prisoner_n but_o one_o of_o the_o party_n do_v not_o long_o keep_v their_o oath_n for_o soon_o after_o gerard_n of_o brucken_n a_o knight_n be_v slay_v stand_v before_o his_o door_n the_o murderer_n go_v on_o seize_v upon_o the_o person_n of_o jeam_n of_o lichtenbourg_n &_o of_o the_o signior_n of_o weruher_n vtrecht_n who_o they_o shut_v up_o in_o the_o castle_n of_o vreeseburch_n and_o soon_o after_o bring_v they_o to_o s._n katherine_n place_n at_o midnight_n and_o there_o put_v they_o to_o death_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n afterward_o of_o great_a murder_n calamity_n and_o misery_n in_o the_o say_a town_n of_o vtrecht_n guy_n of_o flanders_n hear_v of_o these_o alteration_n in_o vtrecht_n enter_v with_o his_o force_n displace_v the_o magistrate_n by_o his_o own_o authority_n and_o choose_v other_o in_o their_o place_n persuade_v the_o chapter_n to_o depose_v their_o bishop_n guy_n who_o be_v in_o prison_n and_o to_o receive_v in_o his_o place_n william_n of_o juilliers_n the_o which_o haply_o he_o have_v obtain_v if_o witten_v bastard_n of_o holland_n lord_n of_o hamstede_n have_v not_o come_v speedy_o from_o ziricxee_n to_o stanfort_n near_o harlem_n this_o lord_n of_o hamstede_n be_v enter_v into_o harlem_n with_o a_o small_a troop_n of_o soldier_n display_v his_o banner_n with_o the_o arm_n of_o holland_n whereat_o the_o kennemer_n waterlander_n and_o frison_n both_o east_n and_o west_n rejoice_v much_o praise_v god_n that_o they_o have_v yet_o one_o captain_n descend_v from_o the_o right_a line_n and_o stock_n of_o holland_n he_o then_o see_v all_o this_o people_n well_o resolve_v to_o follow_v he_o go_v out_o of_o the_o town_n in_o arm_n to_o fight_v with_o the_o fleming_n come_v to_o the_o village_n of_o hillegom_n they_o have_v before_o they_o the_o governor_n of_o flanders_n with_o fleming_n his_o army_n the_o which_o they_o quite_o defeat_v the_o frison_n strip_v they_o that_o be_v slay_v and_o lay_v they_o on_o a_o heap_n one_o upon_o another_o and_o so_o leave_v they_o like_a unto_o a_o mount_n of_o joy_n for_o a_o mark_n or_o remembrance_n unto_o the_o fleming_n when_o they_o shall_v have_v any_o desire_n to_o return_v how_o they_o have_v be_v entreat_v there_o which_o place_n be_v at_o this_o day_n remarkable_a by_o the_o name_n of_o outdt-manne-pat_a the_o news_n of_o this_o defeat_n be_v present_o spread_v over_o all_o holland_n there_o be_v in_o the_o town_n of_o delft_n a_o valiant_a gentleman_n name_v ockenburch_n who_o hear_v of_o this_o victory_n take_v a_o banner_n with_o the_o arm_n of_o holland_n in_o his_o hand_n and_o go_v cry_v through_o the_o street_n holland_n holland_n etc._n etc._n at_o which_o cry_n all_o the_o commons_o do_v rise_v in_o arm_n chase_v the_o fleming_n out_o of_o their_o town_n and_o spoil_v a_o good_a number_n of_o they_o this_o do_v the_o delfois_n go_v to_o leyden_n where_o they_o do_v the_o like_a and_o with_o they_o of_o leyden_n go_v to_o la_fw-fr goude_n which_o they_o surprise_v chase_v away_o the_o fleming_n and_o rescue_v their_o bourgess_n that_o be_v prisoner_n there_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o lord_n of_o hamstede_n arrive_v with_o his_o troop_n who_o chase_v away_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o fleming_n that_o be_v about_o leyden_n who_o think_v to_o save_v themselves_o in_o delft_n be_v poor_o receive_v and_o miserable_o cut_v in_o piece_n so_o as_o in_o one_o street_n there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d fleming_n find_v dead_a upon_o the_o pavement_n which_o street_n be_v at_o this_o day_n call_v flemings_n street_n some_o to_o save_v their_o life_n cast_v themselves_o from_o the_o top_n of_o the_o wall_n into_o the_o town_n ditch_n where_o they_o be_v drown_v and_o thus_o the_o lord_n of_o hamstede_n recover_v all_o holland_n in_o a_o short_a time_n to_o his_o great_a honour_n and_o a_o irrecoverable_a loss_n holland_n to_o the_o fleming_n from_o who_o both_o he_o and_o his_o soldier_n take_v a_o great_a and_o rich_a spoil_n at_o the_o same_o time_n nicholas_n de_fw-fr cat_n who_o as_o we_o have_v say_v have_v be_v appoint_v by_o guy_n of_o flanders_n governor_n of_o schoonhoven_n come_v from_o the_o castle_n to_o see_v and_o hear_v what_o be_v do_v or_o say_v in_o the_o town_n but_o the_o inhabitant_n lay_v present_o hold_v upon_o he_o &_o send_v he_o to_o the_o lord_n of_o hamstede_n entreat_v he_o to_o come_v unto_o they_o the_o which_o he_o do_v present_o with_o some_o troop_n and_o besiege_v the_o castle_n the_o which_o in_o the_o end_n he_o force_v to_o yield_v and_o the_o fleming_n be_v in_o like_a sort_n chase_v from_o thence_o guy_n of_o flanders_n be_v advertise_v of_o the_o good_a success_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o hamstede_n and_o of_o the_o loss_n of_o his_o man_n in_o so_o many_o place_n aise_v a_o great_a &_o mighty_a army_n with_o the_o which_o he_o march_v towards_o vtrecht_n and_o from_o thence_o come_v the_o three_o time_n to_o besiege_v the_o town_n of_o ziricxee_n the_o which_o he_o strait_o begird_v with_o many_o trench_n blockhouse_n &_o mount_n and_o batter_v it_o with_o his_o ram_n crossbows_z and_o other_o engine_n the_o which_o do_v cast_v stone_n of_o a_o exceed_a greatness_n it_o happen_v that_o during_o this_o siege_n the_o fleming_n cast_v one_o great_a stone_n into_o the_o town_n in_o the_o which_o place_n there_o be_v a_o mechanike_n man_n the_o which_o be_v very_o expert_a in_o cast_v of_o stone_n who_o say_v give_v i_o this_o stony_a messenger_n i_o will_v send_v it_o from_o whence_o it_o come_v and_o have_v band_v his_o engine_n deliver_v it_o so_o cunning_o as_o it_o fall_v upon_o the_o engine_n that_o have_v first_o send_v it_o break_v it_o all_o in_o piece_n and_o crush_v the_o hand_n of_o the_o engineer_n that_o govern_v it_o guy_n of_o flanders_n resolve_v to_o carry_v the_o town_n by_o assault_n command_v his_o soldier_n to_o bring_v as_o much_o straw_n reed_n and_o bavin_n as_o they_o can_v carry_v on_o their_o back_n to_o fill_v up_o the_o ditch_n which_o be_v do_v he_o cause_v his_o man_n to_o approach_v near_o the_o wall_n but_o the_o besiege_v present_v themselves_o courageous_o repulse_v they_o as_o well_o with_o handy_a blow_n as_o with_o stone_n the_o young_a and_o most_o able_a defend_v the_o assault_n at_o the_o breach_n the_o elder_a be_v in_o the_o tower_n cast_v stone_n incessant_o and_o shoot_v arrow_n as_o thick_a as_o hail_v the_o woman_n and_o maid_n bring_v they_o stone_n by_o heap_n that_o they_o may_v not_o fail_v in_o their_o defence_n for_o want_v of_o offensive_a arm_n if_o the_o enemy_n do_v cast_v fire_n upon_o any_o house_n they_o run_v speedy_o to_o quench_v it_o to_o conclude_v this_o furious_a assault_n be_v so_o manful_o defend_v and_o the_o enemy_n so_o valiant_o repulse_v as_o guy_n be_v force_v to_o leave_v the_o assault_n with_o loss_n of_o his_o man_n very_o many_o be_v hurt_n who_o of_o a_o long_a time_n be_v not_o able_a to_o fight_v and_o find_v that_o by_o this_o assault_n he_o have_v prevail_v
provence_n who_o be_v condemn_v to_o be_v hang_v be_v privy_a to_o the_o earl_n campobachio_n treacherous_a practice_n and_o not_o cause_v he_o to_o be_v sudden_o execute_v at_o the_o instance_n of_o this_o traitor_n he_o may_v have_v prevent_v his_o own_o death_n and_o the_o ruin_n of_o his_o estate_n which_o the_o say_v campobachio_n have_v plot_v with_o the_o duke_n of_o lorraine_n to_o the_o great_a content_n of_o lewis_n the_o 11._o and_o it_o be_v frivolous_a to_o say_v that_o in_o such_o case_n prisoner_n condemn_v make_v such_o suit_n to_o prolong_v their_o life_n for_o no_o advertisement_n in_o matter_n of_o war_n how_o small_a soever_o from_o whence_o they_o may_v draw_v great_a conjecture_n and_o from_o conjecture_n come_v unto_o the_o proof_n be_v to_o be_v reject_v and_o therefore_o we_o may_v not_o wonder_v if_o thing_n succeed_v not_o well_o with_o that_o prince_n that_o rely_v too_o much_o on_o the_o passion_n of_o his_o counsellor_n who_o he_o shall_v always_o suspect_v to_o be_v enemy_n or_o to_o malice_n and_o hate_v he_o to_o who_o they_o dissuade_v he_o to_o give_v audience_n and_o the_o prince_n ought_v herein_o be_v well_o assure_v of_o his_o person_n use_v his_o own_o wisdom_n but_o let_v we_o return_v to_o our_o history_n to_o pacify_v these_o great_a quarrel_n betwixt_o philip_n the_o fair_a king_n of_o france_n john_n of_o henault_n earl_n of_o holland_n guy_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o guy_n of_o dompierre_n earl_n of_o flanders_n and_o his_o three_o son_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgoigne_n and_o some_o other_o prince_n be_v intercessor_n and_o mediator_n on_o either_o side_n so_o as_o in_o the_o end_n a_o accord_n be_v make_v betwixt_o they_o by_o the_o which_o it_o be_v conclude_v that_o guy_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n shall_v be_v set_v at_o liberty_n &_o shall_v be_v restore_v to_o the_o possession_n of_o his_o bishopric_n the_o which_o be_v do_v that_o the_o earl_n of_o flanders_n with_o his_o threeson_n some_o prince_n and_o nobleman_n with_o forty_o flemish_a gentleman_n shall_v be_v set_v at_o liberty_n by_o the_o king_n the_o which_o return_v joyful_o into_o flanders_n every_o one_o to_o his_o own_o home_n but_o the_o earl_n after_o his_o enlargement_n grow_v so_o sick_a as_o he_o die_v the_o 20_o of_o march_n 1305_o and_o be_v bury_v at_o scluce_n near_o unto_o the_o flanders_n contesse_n marguerite_n his_o mother_n some_o chronicle_n of_o flanders_n say_v that_o he_o die_v at_o campeigne_n in_o france_n be_v yet_o a_o prisoner_n john_n of_o henault_n earlé_fw-fr of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o west-friseland_n have_v advertisement_n of_o the_o victory_n which_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o william_n earl_n of_o ostrevant_n his_o son_n be_v very_o joyful_a and_o soon_o after_o the_o second_o day_n of_o the_o ides_n of_o september_n 1305_o depart_v this_o world_n holland_n in_o peace_n and_o rest_n after_o that_o he_o have_v govern_v henault_n 30_o year_n and_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n etc._n etc._n 5_o year_n and_o be_v inter_v at_o valenciennes_n the_o lady_n philip_n of_o luxembourg_n his_o wife_n die_v soon_o after_o and_o be_v bury_v by_o her_o husband_n at_o the_o time_n of_o the_o death_n of_o the_o say_a cont_n john_n there_o be_v many_o nobleman_n baron_n knight_n and_o squire_n that_o be_v renown_v in_o the_o country_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n among_o the_o which_o the_o most_o famous_a be_v guy_n of_o henault_n lord_n of_o nobility_n amstel_n and_o of_o woerden_n afterward_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n brother_n to_o the_o say_a cont_n john_n john_n without_o mercy_n earl_n of_o ostrevant_n who_o be_v slay_v before_o the_o death_n of_o his_o father_n at_o the_o battle_n of_o courtray_v william_n who_o succeed_v he_o in_o the_o say_a earldom_n of_o ostrevant_n his_o second_o son_n afterward_o earl_n of_o henault_n holland_n zeeland_n etc._n etc._n john_n of_o beaumond_n earl_n of_o blois_n and_o of_o soissons_fw-fr all_o three_o brethren_n son_n to_o the_o say_a cont_n john_n of_o henault_n didier_n the_o gentle_a lord_n of_o brederode_n william_n and_o thierry_n his_o brethren_n didier_n lord_n of_o theylinghen_n john_n of_o heusden_n john_n lord_n of_o arckel_n hugh_n butterman_n lord_n of_o buttersloot_n albert_n lord_n of_o voorne_n nicholas_n lord_n of_o putten_n and_o of_o stryen_n john_n lord_n of_o leck_n and_o polanen_n john_n lord_n of_o hencklom_n otto_n lord_n of_o of_o aspren_n and_o abkoy_n ghysbrecht_n of_o yselsteyn_n henry_n vicont_v of_o leyden_n didier_n lord_n of_o wassenare_n henry_n lord_n of_o vianen_n nicholas_n of_o persin_n didier_n of_o harlem_n witten_n bastard_n of_o holland_n lord_n of_o hamstede_n in_o zeeland_n nicholas_n of_o cat_n peregrin_n lord_n of_o lederdam_n and_o of_o haestrecht_a william_n of_o egmond_n john_n lord_n of_o elshaut_n john_n signior_n of_o drongelon_n didier_n signior_n of_o lyenburch_n jeam_n vander_v wuoude_v gerard_n of_o heemskerke_n gerard_n of_o polgeest_n signior_n of_o almade_a simon_n of_o benthem_n wolwin_n of_o sasse_n adamâ—…_n escosse_n baldwin_n of_o naeldwick_n floris_n van_fw-mi duynen_n floris_n van_fw-mi tol_o all_o knight_n among_o the_o squire_n william_n of_o harlem_n william_n of_o assendelf_n john_n van_fw-mi zil_n nicholas_n of_o adrichom_n wouter_n of_o wyck_n be_v the_o most_o markable_a with_o a_o infinite_a number_n of_o gentleman_n of_o name_n and_o arm_n the_o year_n before_o the_o death_n of_o cont_n john_n of_o henault_n there_o be_v so_o great_a tempest_n and_o such_o tide_n on_o a_o s._n katherine_n day_n as_o many_o bank_n and_o dike_n be_v break_v and_o carry_v away_o in_o zeeland_n and_o the_o isle_n of_o walchren_n be_v so_o overflow_v as_o the_o country_n man_n be_v out_o of_o all_o hope_n to_o recover_v their_o bank_n and_o if_o william_n earl_n of_o ostrevant_n who_o make_v his_o usual_a residence_n in_o zeeland_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o borssele_n have_v not_o prevent_v it_o at_o their_o own_o charge_n this_o island_n have_v be_v lose_v william_n the_o third_z of_o that_o name_n the_o two_o and_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o henault_n lord_n of_o friesland_n 22_o guil_n ielmus_fw-la 3_o hanoniae_fw-la cogn_n bone_fw-la joan_n daughter_n to_o king_n charles_n de_fw-fr valois_n be_v thy_o spouse_n that_o bring_v thou_o child_n worthy_a thy_o degree_n and_o noble_a house_n whereof_o one_o do_v his_o valour_n great_a and_o virtue_n show_v by_o mount_v thou_o again_o when_o as_o thy_o foe_n do_v overthrow_v thou_o from_o thy_o horse_n whereby_o at_o last_o god_n do_v thou_o send_v the_o victory_n to_o honour_v of_o the_o french_a as_o then_o thy_o friend_n thou_o punish_v a_o bailife_n that_o a_o poor_a man_n cow_n do_v take_v and_o rule_v thirty_o year_n and_o one_o this_o life_n thou_o do_v forsake_v william_n the_o three_o of_o that_o name_n before_o earl_n of_o ostrevant_n after_o the_o decease_n of_o cont_n john_n of_o henault_n his_o father_n succeed_v and_o be_v the_o 22_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n unite_v to_o his_o county_n of_o henault_n for_o his_o mildness_n gentleness_n equity_n and_o good_a life_n he_o be_v call_v the_o good_a earl_n william_n he_o be_v general_o belove_v of_o all_o knight_n prince_n &_o nobleman_n and_o great_o honour_v of_o all_o man_n for_o his_o valour_n he_o be_v surname_v the_o master_n of_o knight_n &_o lord_n of_o prince_n he_o have_v to_o wife_n joane_n the_o daughter_n of_o charles_n of_o valois_n brother_n to_o philip_n the_o fair_a king_n of_o france_n by_o who_o he_o william_n have_v john_n his_o elder_a son_n who_o die_v young_a william_n earl_n of_o ostrevant_n who_o be_v his_o successor_n and_o lewis_n who_o die_v also_o young_a marguerite_n wife_n to_o lewis_n duke_n of_o baviere_n &_o emperor_n who_o after_o the_o decease_n of_o her_o brother_n william_n be_v contesse_n of_o henault_n holland_n &_o zeeland_n and_o lady_n of_o friesland_n joane_n who_o be_v marry_v to_o the_o earl_n of_o juilliers_n &_o another_o joane_n who_o be_v queen_n of_o england_n and_o the_o four_o elizabeth_n at_o his_o come_n to_o these_o earldom_n and_o seignory_n he_o keep_v open_a court_n whither_o come_v 20_o earl_n 100_o baron_n 1000_o knight_n and_o a_o infinite_a number_n of_o gentleman_n lady_n and_o gentlewoman_n come_v from_o all_o part_n this_o feast_n continue_v eight_o day_n in_o all_o kind_n of_o sport_n and_o pastime_n afterward_o the_o prince_n of_o germany_n do_v choose_v he_o vicar_n of_o the_o empire_n he_o be_v much_o renown_v throughout_o all_o germany_n in_o respect_n of_o two_o strong_a castle_n which_o he_o do_v win_v near_o unto_o cologne_n that_o be_v bruile_a &_o wolmestein_n he_o be_v founder_n of_o the_o chanory_n of_o middlebourg_n in_o zeeland_n &_o wall_v in_o the_o town_n &_o fortify_v it_o this_o cont_n william_n have_v one_o brother_n as_o we_o have_v say_v call_v john_n of_o
beaumond_n who_o marry_v the_o daughter_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o blois_n and_o of_o soissons_fw-fr and_o who_o by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o father_n in_o law_n be_v in_o the_o right_n of_o his_o wife_n earl_n of_o blois_n and_o of_o soissons_fw-fr by_o which_o lady_n he_o have_v john_n which_o succeed_v he_o father_n to_o the_o earl_n john_n and_o guy_n of_o blois_n this_o earl_n john_n of_o beaumond_n obtain_v of_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n his_o brother_n the_o town_n of_o la_fw-fr goude_n &_o schoonhoven_n with_o all_o right_n duty_n and_o appurtenance_n the_o which_o he_o repair_v and_o fortify_v the_o castle_n to_o make_v they_o his_o residence_n in_o the_o year_n 1311_o guy_n of_o henault_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n uncle_n to_o cont_n william_n the_o good_a intend_v to_o make_v a_o fort_n at_o schellinkwerff_n to_o bridle_v the_o frison_n for_o the_o effect_n whereof_o he_o 1311_o seek_v some_o firm_a foundation_n but_o be_v send_v for_o to_o assist_v the_o counsel_n of_o vienna_n he_o be_v interrupt_v in_o this_o work_n be_v at_o this_o counsel_n pope_n clement_n the_o five_o at_o the_o request_n of_o philip_n the_o fair_a king_n of_o france_n will_v have_v make_v he_o cardinal_n but_o he_o refuse_v it_o desire_v rather_o to_o live_v quiet_o in_o his_o bishopric_n of_o vtrecht_n than_o to_o be_v a_o courtier_n at_o rome_n after_o this_o counsel_n the_o king_n lead_v he_o with_o he_o into_o france_n where_o he_o assign_v he_o five_o hundred_o liver_n of_o rent_n to_o entertain_v he_o in_o his_o friendship_n and_o good_a alliance_n be_v with_o the_o king_n at_o pontoise_n he_o do_v mediate_v a_o accord_n and_o reconciliation_n betwixt_o the_o earl_n of_o flanders_n and_o holland_n the_o which_o succeed_v well_o and_o these_o two_o prince_n be_v by_o the_o king_n authority_n make_v good_a friend_n while_o that_o bishop_n guy_n be_v in_o france_n it_o be_v bruit_v abroad_o that_o he_o be_v dead_a and_o therefore_o the_o frison_n of_o schellinkwerff_n have_v take_v arm_n for_o that_o the_o say_a bishop_n have_v pretend_v to_o build_v a_o fort_n upon_o their_o limit_n they_o go_v to_o besiege_v his_o castle_n of_o vollenhoven_n in_o the_o country_n of_o oueryssel_n and_o do_v press_v it_o all_o they_o can_v with_o diverse_a kind_n of_o battery_n the_o besiege_v who_o want_v neither_o man_n nor_o munition_n defend_v themselves_o valiant_o with_o arrow_n and_o sling_n so_o as_o they_o chase_v the_o frison_n out_o of_o their_o suburb_n who_o make_v a_o high_a tower_n of_o wood_n of_o three_o stage_n the_o which_o they_o man_v with_o their_o best_a soldier_n that_o from_o the_o top_n of_o it_o they_o may_v cast_v and_o shoot_v more_o easy_o into_o the_o fort_n approach_v it_o within_o five_o foot_n of_o the_o wall_n this_o great_a tower_n be_v cover_v on_o the_o outside_n with_o raw_a hide_n and_o by_o that_o mean_v arm_v against_o the_o fire_n and_o below_o cover_v with_o a_o enclosure_n against_o their_o ram_n crossbows_z and_o other_o engine_n of_o battery_n with_o this_o they_o labour_v to_o beat_v down_o the_o chief_a tower_n of_o the_o castle_n and_o to_o keep_v the_o besiege_v from_o the_o wall_n think_v by_o that_o mean_n to_o come_v easy_o to_o the_o scalado_n herman_n provost_n collegiall_a of_o deventer_n hear_v in_o what_o danger_n his_o brother_n the_o chastelaine_n of_o vollenhoven_n be_v go_v speedy_o into_o france_n to_o advertise_v the_o bishop_n into_o what_o necessity_n the_o besiege_a be_v bring_v by_o the_o frison_n the_o bishop_n have_v take_v his_o leave_n of_o the_o king_n make_v no_o delay_n until_o he_o be_v return_v into_o holland_n where_o have_v gather_v together_o some_o troop_n he_o bark_v to_o pass_v into_o friesland_n the_o besiege_v of_o vollenhoven_n see_v from_o their_o high_a tower_n this_o fleet_n of_o ship_n at_o sea_n know_v well_o that_o they_o be_v succour_n which_o come_v to_o free_v they_o from_o this_o siege_n so_o as_o grow_v more_o courageous_a they_o fill_v a_o barrel_n full_a of_o flax_n mix_v with_o lard_n pitch_n oil_n rosin_n brimston_n &_o saltpetre_n all_o together_o the_o which_o be_v kindle_v they_o cast_v into_o the_o tower_n upon_o that_o part_n that_o be_v near_a unto_o the_o wall_n which_o be_v the_o middle_a stage_n the_o wind_n drive_v it_o inward_a do_v kindle_v it_o more_o and_o more_o and_o disperse_v the_o flame_n in_o such_o sort_n as_o the_o fire_n do_v first_o burn_v the_o high_a stage_n then_o go_v downward_o it_o consume_v all_o this_o great_a building_n with_o fifty_o frison_n in_o it_o the_o fire_n prevent_v they_o and_o such_o as_o think_v to_o save_v themselves_o in_o leap_v out_o of_o it_o break_v their_o arm_n and_o leg_n the_o captain_n of_o the_o castle_n who_o sleep_v not_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n sally_v forth_o and_o fall_v upon_o the_o frison_n camp_n the_o which_o he_o put_v to_o rout_n every_o man_n save_v himself_o as_o he_o can_v in_o the_o pursuit_n he_o slay_v five_o hundred_o and_o then_o return_v to_o his_o fort_n this_o do_v the_o hollander_n army_n begin_v to_o approach_v join_v to_o that_o of_o the_o bishop_n floris_n provost_n cathedral_n of_o vtrecht_n john_n of_o arckel_n first_o counsellor_n to_o the_o bishop_n didier_n lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o nicholas_n putten_n baron_n and_o of_o the_o chief_a of_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n counsel_n have_v prepare_v their_o tent_n and_o pavilion_n they_o resolve_v to_o land_v the_o next_o day_n in_o friesland_n and_o to_o give_v battle_n unto_o the_o frison_n but_o the_o night_n follow_v there_o happen_v so_o violent_a a_o tempest_n and_o such_o storm_n of_o wind_n and_o rain_n as_o their_o pavilion_n be_v carry_v away_o and_o their_o soldier_n wonderful_o torment_v and_o tire_v with_o the_o foul_a weather_n the_o next_o day_n the_o tempest_n be_v cease_v and_o the_o sky_n grow_v clear_a about_o noon_n these_o nobleman_n see_v that_o the_o way_n be_v full_a of_o water_n be_v not_o passable_a and_o that_o winter_n approach_v they_o can_v not_o march_v far_o into_o the_o country_n and_o much_o less_o do_v any_o worthy_a exploit_n they_o raise_v their_o camp_n embark_v again_o and_o return_v every_o man_n to_o his_o home_n but_o they_o have_v no_o soon_o weigh_v anchor_n but_o the_o people_n of_o friesland_n send_v unto_o they_o to_o demand_v peace_n offer_v to_o repair_v the_o fault_n that_o have_v be_v commit_v by_o they_o in_o this_o war_n and_o present_v hostage_n for_o assurance_n of_o their_o reparation_n the_o bishop_n see_v that_o they_o submit_v themselves_o unto_o his_o mercy_n send_v back_o the_o say_a hostage_n free_a after_o that_o he_o have_v make_v a_o accord_n with_o they_o the_o which_o be_v set_v down_o in_o writing_n in_o the_o year_n 1316_o there_o be_v so_o great_a a_o famine_n in_o holland_n that_o the_o poor_a people_n die_v for_o hunger_n as_o they_o go_v in_o the_o street_n and_o go_v to_o seek_v herb_n and_o root_n in_o the_o wood_n &_o field_n holland_n they_o remain_v statke_v dead_a in_o the_o way_n they_o be_v grow_v so_o weak_a and_o feeble_a as_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o stand_v upon_o their_o leg_n little_a child_n be_v find_v dead_a suck_v of_o their_o mother_n breast_n neither_o can_v there_o be_v a_o great_a pity_n if_o the_o mother_n have_v not_o devour_v their_o child_n during_o this_o famine_n there_o be_v a_o woman_n in_o the_o town_n of_o leyden_n who_o be_v great_o press_v with_o hunger_n desire_v she_o own_o sister_n to_o lend_v she_o some_o bread_n who_o answer_v she_o that_o she_o have_v none_o in_o her_o house_n the_o other_o insist_v that_o she_o have_v and_o entreat_v she_o to_o lend_v she_o some_o if_o i_o have_v any_o say_v she_o i_o be_o content_a that_o god_n shall_v turn_v it_o to_o a_o stone_n she_o have_v make_v this_o execration_n lie_v unto_o god_n and_o to_o her_o sister_n go_v soon_o after_o to_o her_o cupboard_n to_o reach_v some_o bread_n she_o find_v that_o by_o a_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n all_o be_v turn_v into_o stone_n it_o be_v not_o long_o since_o that_o one_o of_o these_o stone_n be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o s._n peter_n church_n in_o the_o say_a town_n of_o leyden_n after_o the_o death_n of_o guy_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n who_o die_v sudden_o not_o without_o suspicion_n of_o poison_n cont_n william_n the_o good_a unite_a the_o seignory_n of_o amstel_n and_o woerden_n to_o the_o revenue_n of_o holland_n where_o he_o place_v bailiff_n and_o other_o officer_n for_o the_o government_n of_o justice_n say_v that_o what_o the_o holland_n bishop_n have_v enjoy_v be_v only_o by_o toleration_n for_o his_o life_n in_o recompense_n of_o his_o patrimonial_a portion_n and_o that_o the_o say_v seignory_n be_v fall_v before_o to_o the_o earldom_n of_o holland_n for_o the_o felony_n and_o
contempt_n of_o ghysbrecht_n of_o amstel_n and_o herman_n of_o woerden_n have_v not_o satisfy_v and_o perform_v the_o reparation_n agree_v upon_o for_o the_o murder_n of_o cont_n floris_n in_o the_o year_n 1323_o charles_n the_o fair_a king_n of_o france_n marry_v the_o daughter_n of_o the_o emperor_n henry_n the_o seven_o invite_v many_o prince_n both_o in_o france_n and_o other_o neighbour_n country_n to_o the_o 1323_o solemnity_n of_o his_o marriage_n whither_o also_o cont_n william_n of_o holland_n go_v with_o the_o lady_n joane_n of_o valois_n his_o wife_n and_o many_o baron_n knight_n gentleman_n lady_n and_o gentlewoman_n of_o henault_n holland_n zeeland_n and_o west-friseland_n the_o feast_n be_v stately_a and_o honour_v with_o many_o play_n tilt_n tourney_n and_o all_o kind_n of_o sport_n but_o in_o all_o that_o there_o be_v nothing_o find_v more_o admirable_a nor_o more_o please_v to_o the_o sight_n than_o a_o giantess_n which_o the_o contesse_n of_o holland_n have_v bring_v with_o she_o bear_v in_o zeeland_n the_o which_o be_v so_o great_a and_o mighty_a as_o the_o tall_a man_n seem_v but_o child_n in_o respect_n of_o she_o and_o so_o strong_a of_o her_o body_n and_o member_n as_o she_o do_v lift_v up_o in_o either_o hand_n a_o barrel_n full_a of_o hamboro_n beer_n as_o light_o as_o if_o they_o have_v be_v empty_a cask_n she_o herself_o will_v carry_v a_o burden_n whither_o you_o will_v have_v she_o which_o eight_o man_n can_v not_o carry_v and_o that_o which_o be_v most_o admirable_a in_o she_o be_v that_o her_o father_n and_o mother_n be_v of_o a_o small_a stature_n and_o but_o slender_a in_o respect_n of_o her_o exceed_a greatness_n in_o the_o year_n 1327_o the_o emperor_n lewis_n of_o baviere_n be_v at_o rome_n to_o be_v crown_v he_o send_v for_o the_o good_a cont_n william_n of_o holland_n as_o vicar_n of_o the_o empire_n to_o be_v there_o and_o to_o assist_v at_o his_o coronation_n 1327_o whereupon_o the_o earl_n present_v himself_o with_o the_o earl_n of_o gueldres_n cleves_n juilliers_n and_o mont_n and_o eight_o hundred_o choice_a knight_n make_v haste_n to_o pass_v the_o alpes_fw-la into_o lombardy_n to_o aid_v the_o emperor_n against_o the_o guelph_n who_o oppose_v themselves_o against_o he_o these_o noble_a man_n be_v upon_o the_o way_n the_o good_a earl_n resolve_v to_o go_v himself_o in_o person_n to_o pope_n john_n who_o lie_v then_o at_o auignon_fw-fr and_o to_o labour_v if_o it_o be_v possible_a to_o reconcile_v the_o emperor_n unto_o he_o but_o the_o pope_n hear_v of_o his_o come_n cause_v all_o the_o bridge_n upon_o the_o river_n of_o rhosne_n to_o be_v break_v to_o hinder_v his_o passage_n command_v he_o upon_o pain_n of_o a_o eternal_a curse_n to_o return_v into_o his_o country_n and_o not_o to_o go_v with_o lewis_n to_o rome_n nor_o into_o italy_n so_o the_o earl_n divert_v of_o his_o way_n and_o of_o the_o good_a will_v he_o bear_v unto_o the_o emperor_n return_v through_o france_n where_o he_o stay_v sometime_o with_o the_o king_n and_o make_v a_o strict_a league_n with_o he_o against_o the_o fleming_n who_o stir_v up_o new_a trouble_n against_o the_o king_n in_o the_o year_n 1328_o charles_n the_o fair_a king_n of_o france_n enter_v into_o flanders_n with_o a_o army_n the_o good_a cont_n william_n be_v there_o also_o with_o his_o troop_n and_o do_v lodge_v join_v unto_o the_o king_n near_o 1328_o unto_o the_o mount_n of_o cassell_n the_o say_a earl_n hope_v well_o as_o it_o be_v his_o usual_a custom_n to_o mediate_v a_o good_a peace_n betwixt_o the_o king_n and_o the_o earl_n of_o flanders_n but_o the_o fleming_n be_v within_o the_o town_n and_o upon_o the_o say_a mount_n come_v down_o think_v to_o surprise_v the_o king_n sudden_o the_o earl_n william_n perceive_v it_o go_v to_o encounter_v they_o charge_v they_o with_o such_o fury_n that_o fall_v from_o a_o skirmish_n to_o a_o battle_n both_o army_n join_v the_o earl_n be_v overthrow_v from_o his_o horse_n and_o in_o danger_n of_o his_o life_n or_o to_o be_v take_v prisoner_n have_v he_o not_o be_v succour_v by_o the_o earl_n of_o ostrevant_n horse_n his_o son_n by_o didier_n of_o brederode_n john_n of_o arckel_n the_o vicont_v of_o leyden_n the_o lord_n of_o wassenare_n john_n of_o beaumond_n walter_n his_o son_n arnould_v of_o cruyninghen_n john_n of_o polanen_n john_n of_o hamstede_n and_o john_n of_o duyvenworde_n all_o brave_a knight_n by_o who_o valour_n and_o prowess_n cont_n william_n be_v remount_v again_o and_o the_o fleming_n quite_o defeat_v there_o die_v in_o this_o battle_n about_o eight_o thousand_o man_n the_o which_o happen_v the_o 14_o of_o august_n 1328._o before_o this_o battle_n the_o earl_n of_o ostrevant_n receive_v the_o order_n of_o knighthood_n whereof_o he_o afterward_o make_v a_o good_a and_o glorious_a proof_n cont_n william_n his_o father_n know_v he_o to_o be_v a_o wise_a and_o valiant_a knight_n the_o better_a to_o make_v trial_n of_o his_o arm_n send_v he_o with_o a_o honourable_a company_n of_o knight_n of_o holland_n henault_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n into_o the_o country_n of_o prussia_n to_o make_v war_n against_o the_o russian_n and_o other_o infidel_n with_o the_o teuton_n knight_n where_o he_o carry_v himself_o so_o valiant_o that_o he_o be_v fear_v as_o the_o lightning_n in_o the_o year_n 1332_o henry_n chastelaine_n or_o governor_n of_o hagensteyn_n do_v often_o pass_v the_o river_n of_o lecke_n take_v all_o he_o can_v find_v and_o rob_v and_o spoil_v the_o country_n of_o vtrecht_n john_n of_o die_v 1332_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n entreat_v the_o good_a cont_n william_n to_o assist_v he_o to_o take_v revenge_n of_o he_o for_o that_o of_o himself_o he_o have_v not_o force_n sufficient_a to_o constrain_v he_o to_o make_v reparation_n of_o the_o wrong_n which_o his_o man_n have_v do_v in_o his_o country_n the_o earl_n send_v kusen_n bailife_o of_o rhinlandt_n thither_o who_o with_o a_o troop_n of_o waterlander_n and_o of_o amsterdam_n join_v with_o the_o bishop_n man_n and_o have_v past_o the_o river_n of_o leck_n together_o they_o fall_v upon_o the_o land_n of_o the_o say_v hagensteyn_n spoil_v and_o burn_v the_o house_n of_o his_o subject_n and_o of_o his_o other_o companion_n of_o his_o theft_n and_o robbery_n of_o who_o be_v revenge_v they_o return_v home_o lade_v with_o spoil_n in_o the_o year_n 1336_o there_o be_v a_o country_n man_n in_o south-holland_n who_o have_v a_o exceed_a fair_a and_o good_a cow_n with_o the_o which_o he_o maintain_v his_o wife_n and_o child_n as_o there_o be_v some_o find_v cow_n in_o that_o country_n which_o give_v twenty_o pottle_n of_o milk_n and_o more_o in_o one_o day_n the_o bailife_n of_o that_o quarter_n desire_v this_o cow_n will_v glad_o have_v buy_v it_o of_o the_o good_a man_n but_o as_o it_o be_v all_o his_o substance_n and_o mean_n to_o live_v by_o he_o will_v never_o be_v draw_v to_o sell_v it_o the_o bailife_n see_v himself_o refuse_v cause_v the_o cow_n to_o be_v take_v out_o of_o the_o pasture_n and_o another_o to_o be_v put_v in_o the_o place_n the_o which_o be_v nothing_o comparable_a unto_o it_o wherewith_o the_o country_n man_n be_v discontent_v and_o see_v that_o he_o can_v not_o have_v his_o own_o by_o the_o advice_n of_o his_o friend_n he_o go_v to_o complain_v to_o the_o good_a cont_n william_n of_o this_o violence_n be_v then_o at_o valenciennes_n grievous_o sick_a the_o earl_n have_v hear_v he_o take_v pity_n of_o he_o and_o present_o cause_v letter_n to_o be_v write_v to_o the_o escoutette_n of_o dordrecht_n that_o all_o other_o affair_n set_v aside_o he_o shall_v come_v present_o unto_o he_o and_o bring_v with_o he_o his_o cousin_n the_o bailife_n of_o south-holland_n this_o escoutette_n have_v view_v the_o letter_n demand_v of_o the_o bailife_n if_o he_o have_v offend_v the_o earl_n in_o any_o thing_n the_o other_o answer_v no_o and_o that_o he_o know_v not_o any_o thing_n if_o it_o be_v not_o for_o a_o cow_n which_o he_o have_v exchange_v with_o a_o country_n man_n but_o make_v no_o account_n thereof_o they_o go_v together_o to_o valenciennes_n the_o escoutette_v present_v himself_o first_o before_o the_o earl_n to_o know_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o send_n for_o he_o the_o earl_n have_v receive_v he_o courteous_o ask_v where_o the_o bailife_o his_o cousin_n be_v who_o answer_v that_o he_o be_v also_o come_v whereupon_o the_o earl_n command_v he_o to_o enter_v be_v enter_v the_o earl_n ask_v he_o if_o he_o be_v bailife_o of_o south-holland_n he_o answer_v with_o great_a humility_n so_o long_o as_o it_o shall_v please_v you_o my_o lord_n the_o earl_n ask_v he_o how_o all_o thing_n do_v in_o holland_n and_o if_o justice_n be_v due_o administer_v very_o well_o say_v the_o bailife_n and_o all_o thing_n be_v in_o
quiet_a if_o all_o thing_n go_v well_o and_o be_v in_o quiet_a say_v the_o earl_n how_o come_v it_o that_o thou_o bailife_o and_o judge_v of_o thy_o quarter_n have_v use_v force_n and_o violence_n against_o a_o poor_a country_n man_n that_o be_v my_o subject_n take_v away_o his_o cow_n out_o of_o his_o pasture_n in_o despite_n of_o he_o then_o call_v for_o the_o poor_a man_n he_o ask_v he_o if_o he_o know_v he_o and_o what_o he_o can_v say_v for_o his_o cow_n the_o bailife_n answer_v that_o he_o have_v give_v he_o another_o yea_o say_v the_o earl_n but_o if_o it_o be_v not_o so_o good_a as_o he_o do_v thou_o think_v to_o have_v satisfy_v he_o therewith_o no_o no_o not_o so_o i_o will_v take_v the_o cause_n in_o hand_n and_o be_v the_o judge_n the_o bailife_n and_o the_o country_n man_n refer_v themselves_o willing_o to_o what_o it_o shall_v please_v the_o earl_n to_o decree_v whereupon_o the_o earl_n appoint_v the_o escoutette_n of_o dordrecht_n that_o as_o soon_o as_o he_o shall_v return_v to_o his_o house_n he_o shall_v present_o without_o delay_n pay_v unto_o the_o country_n man_n a_o hundred_o crown_n of_o good_a gold_n to_o be_v levy_v upon_o the_o bailiff_n good_n and_o that_o he_o shall_v never_o after_o molest_v the_o country_n man_n neither_o in_o word_n nor_o deed_n this_o sentence_n thus_o pronounce_v both_o party_n be_v satisfy_v which_o do_v the_o earl_n say_v unto_o the_o bailife_n thou_o have_v now_o agree_v with_o the_o poor_a man_n but_o not_o yet_o with_o i_o then_o he_o command_v the_o escoutette_n to_o retire_v himself_o and_o to_o fulfil_v what_o he_o have_v enjoin_v he_o but_o the_o bailife_n shall_v remain_v by_o he_o to_o make_v reparation_n of_o his_o fault_n and_o have_v send_v for_o a_o ghostly_a father_n and_o the_o executioner_n he_o condemn_v the_o bailife_n to_o loose_v his_o head_n to_o serve_v for_o a_o example_n to_o other_o then_o be_v confess_v justice_n the_o earl_n cause_v he_o to_o come_v before_o his_o bed_n and_o he_o himself_o draw_v out_o the_o sword_n give_v it_o to_o the_o executioner_n who_o cut_v off_o the_o bailiff_n head_n in_o the_o earl_n presence_n be_v thus_o sick_a in_o bed_n who_o have_v call_v the_o escoutette_n say_v unto_o he_o take_v your_o cousin_n with_o you_o and_o beware_v of_o such_o fact_n lest_o the_o like_v happen_v unto_o you_o the_o escoutette_n return_v to_o dordrecht_n carry_v back_o the_o bailife_n in_o two_o part_n and_o pay_v the_o country_n man_n his_o hundred_o crown_n soon_o after_o this_o good_a earl_n william_n wear_v with_o year_n and_o with_o sickness_n call_v for_o the_o earl_n of_o ostrevant_n his_o elder_a son_n to_o who_o he_o give_v many_o godly_a and_o fatherly_a admonition_n first_o of_o the_o love_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n then_o of_o the_o administer_a justice_n equal_o to_o all_o man_n to_o entertain_v his_o subject_n in_o peace_n and_o rest_n not_o to_o surcharge_n his_o people_n with_o extraordinary_a imposition_n and_o tax_n to_o reverence_v church_n man_n and_o not_o to_o be_v offensive_a unto_o they_o with_o many_o other_o goodly_a exhortation_n to_o live_v well_o have_v end_v his_o speech_n he_o give_v up_o the_o ghost_n the_o 9_o of_o june_n 1337_o william_n after_o that_o he_o have_v govern_v the_o province_n of_o henault_n holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n 32_o year_n he_o be_v a_o very_a virtuous_a prince_n victorious_a in_o war_n a_o good_a man_n at_o arm_n well_o speak_v judicious_a a_o great_a lover_n of_o peace_n gracious_a to_o all_o man_n and_o well_o belove_v in_o all_o court_n of_o prince_n he_o be_v inter_v with_o great_a pomp_n in_o his_o town_n of_o valenciennes_n after_o his_o death_n the_o contesse_n his_o widow_n go_v and_o live_v among_o the_o religious_a woman_n at_o fontenelles_n where_o she_o die_v five_o year_n after_o her_o husband_n we_o have_v before_o make_v mention_n how_o that_o the_o frison_n slay_v the_o governor_n who_o the_o king_n of_o denmark_n have_v give_v they_o who_o wife_n be_v deliver_v six_o month_n after_o of_o a_o son_n the_o which_o be_v breed_v up_o in_o the_o court_n of_o the_o king_n his_o uncle_n this_o son_n be_v grow_v great_a and_o desirous_a to_o be_v revenge_v of_o the_o frison_n have_v no_o mean_n nor_o power_n of_o himself_o he_o entreat_v the_o king_n to_o give_v he_o only_o one_o ship_n well_o appoint_v to_o see_v if_o by_o policy_n he_o can_v exploit_n any_o thing_n against_o the_o frison_n with_o this_o ship_n he_o enter_v into_o the_o river_n of_o ems_n where_o he_o understand_v that_o the_o judge_n and_o officer_n of_o the_o country_n of_o friesland_n be_v assemble_v about_o groningue_n he_o resolve_v therefore_o to_o cast_v anchor_n there_o think_v that_o if_o he_o stay_v any_o time_n they_o will_v come_v and_o demand_v what_o he_o be_v and_o what_o he_o do_v the_o which_o fall_v out_o according_o for_o the_o officer_n see_v this_o goodly_a ship_n in_o the_o road_n go_v to_o see_v it_o and_o to_o hear_v somenewe_n come_v near_o they_o demand_v according_a to_o their_o custom_n of_o whence_o the_o ship_n be_v what_o commodity_n he_o carry_v &_o whither_o he_o be_v bind_v this_o young_a man_n show_v himself_o upon_o the_o hatch_n salute_v they_o honourable_o and_o answer_v they_o modest_o that_o he_o have_v no_o great_a merchandise_n in_o his_o ship_n that_o he_o be_v a_o rich_a merchant_n son_n and_o that_o he_o be_v desirous_a to_o see_v haven_n and_o port_n town_n and_o especial_o the_o country_n of_o friesland_n request_v they_o to_o come_v aboard_o and_o taste_v his_o wine_n and_o he_o will_v do_v the_o like_a on_o land_n with_o they_o they_o doubt_v nothing_o go_v aboard_o the_o young_a man_n receive_v they_o courteous_o present_v they_o a_o banquet_n whereas_o they_o drink_v so_o well_o as_o most_o of_o they_o be_v drink_v and_o fall_v asleep_a he_o find_v so_o fit_a a_o opportunity_n weigh_v anchor_n &_o sail_v direct_o towards_o denmark_n with_o these_o drunkard_n who_o have_v digest_v their_o wine_n find_v that_o they_o be_v cozen_v this_o young_a gentleman_n come_v into_o denmark_n present_v they_o unto_o the_o king_n who_o blame_v their_o disloyalty_n much_o have_v murder_v his_o lieutenant_n they_o excuse_v themselves_o that_o it_o be_v not_o do_v by_o they_o nor_o in_o their_o time_n beseech_v the_o king_n to_o save_v their_o life_n the_o king_n answer_v although_o i_o have_v good_a reason_n to_o put_v you_o all_o to_o death_n yet_o i_o will_v give_v you_o all_o your_o life_n if_o you_o can_v settle_v i_o in_o friesland_n as_o i_o be_v before_o the_o which_o they_o promise_v in_o the_o end_n the_o frison_n by_o the_o persuasion_n of_o one_o of_o these_o judge_n that_o be_v send_v unto_o they_o be_v content_a to_o acknowledge_v the_o king_n of_o denmark_n for_o their_o lord_n and_o to_o receive_v a_o lieutenant_n in_o his_o name_n with_o who_o the_o judge_n and_o officer_n be_v send_v home_o the_o governor_n have_v receive_v the_o homage_v of_o fealty_n of_o the_o frison_n carry_v himself_o modest_o enough_o for_o a_o good_a time_n but_o in_o the_o end_n seek_v to_o bring_v in_o the_o danish_a law_n and_o to_o entreat_v they_o extraordinary_o beyond_o their_o privilege_n they_o revolt_v again_o as_o the_o dutch_a chronicle_n say_v well_fw-mi odio_fw-la seruitutis_fw-la vel_fw-la amore_fw-la libertatis_fw-la and_o expel_v their_o governor_n out_o of_o their_o country_n in_o the_o life_n of_o good_a cont_n william_n the_o chief_a nobleman_n in_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n be_v william_n zeeland_n earl_n of_o ostrevant_n elder_a son_n to_o good_a cont_n william_n john_n of_o beaumond_n earl_n of_o blois_n his_o brother_n henry_n and_o didier_n of_o brederode_n brethren_n simon_n and_o didier_n of_o they_o lingen_fw-mi brethren_n also_o john_n lord_n of_o heusden_n john_n lord_n of_o drongelen_n his_o uncle_n john_n lord_n of_o arckel_n didier_n signior_n of_o valkenburch_n monjoye_v brother_n to_o the_o wife_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n lady_n of_o voorne_n nicholas_n lord_n of_o putten_n and_o streyen_n philip_n vicont_v of_o leyden_n lord_n of_o wassenare_n john_n signior_n of_o leck_n and_o polanen_n john_n signior_n of_o henckelom_n otto_n signior_n of_o aspren_n john_n signior_n of_o egmont_n walter_n his_o son_n ghisbrecht_n signior_n of_o iselstein_n henry_n signior_n of_o vianen_n john_n of_o persin_n signior_n of_o waterlandt_n guy_n of_o holland_n signior_n of_o hamstede_n arnold_n signior_n of_o cruyningen_n william_n signior_n of_o naeldwick_n floris_n of_o spyck_n jeam_n vanden_fw-mi vow_v floris_n merwen_n didier_n and_o herman_n zwieten_n brethren_n gerard_n of_o hemskerke_n gerard_n of_o raphorst_n gerard_n of_o polgeest_n floris_n vanden_fw-mi tol_o ogier_n van_fw-mi spanghen_n william_n kuser_n bailiff_n of_o rhinlandt_n didier_n of_o sassenhem_n daniel_n of_o matenesse_n and_o didier_n
they_o of_o vtrecht_n to_o his_o service_n they_o shall_v be_v bind_v to_o send_v he_o five_o hundred_o soldier_n at_o their_o own_o charge_n that_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o breach_n make_v in_o the_o wall_n of_o twenty_o foot_n by_o the_o which_o he_o shall_v enter_v into_o the_o town_n as_o a_o conqueror_n and_o that_o he_o shall_v have_v one_o street_n in_o the_o say_a town_n at_o his_o commandment_n the_o which_o be_v at_o this_o day_n call_v the_o hollander_n street_n first_o a_o truce_n be_v conclude_v until_o saint_n martin_n during_o which_o time_n the_o above_o recite_v condition_n of_o peace_n be_v set_v down_o but_o they_o be_v not_o effect_v for_o that_o cont_n william_n during_o the_o say_a truce_n go_v to_o make_v war_n in_o east-friseland_n where_o be_v enter_v without_o order_n and_o not_o know_v the_o passage_n of_o the_o country_n john_n of_o henault_n son_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o blois_n come_v to_o the_o cloister_n of_o saint_n odolphe_n where_o he_o plant_v his_o camp_n in_o a_o fair_a plain_a call_v zuytbever_o on_o the_o sea_n side_n a_o part_n of_o his_o hollander_n not_o stay_v until_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o army_n be_v land_v go_v to_o skirmish_n with_o the_o frison_n chase_v part_n of_o they_o into_o staveren_n and_o the_o rest_n into_o saint_n odolphe_n where_o go_v to_o set_v upon_o they_o in_o their_o trench_n the_o frison_n defend_v themselves_o so_o courageous_o that_o many_o of_o the_o hollander_n lose_v their_o life_n there_o cont_n william_n know_v nothing_o of_o this_o skirmish_n land_v on_o the_o north_n side_n of_o the_o cloister_n and_o advaunce_v with_o five_o hundred_o man_n burn_v the_o first_o village_n he_o find_v and_o at_o the_o first_o charge_n he_o give_v against_o the_o frison_n with_o his_o own_o hand_n he_o slay_v a_o gentleman_n that_o be_v a_o captain_n who_o have_v valiant_o defend_v himself_o unto_o the_o death_n and_o will_v never_o yield_v to_o be_v a_o prisoner_n the_o other_o band_n of_o frison_n see_v this_o captain_n dead_a and_o the_o village_n burn_v fall_v like_o mad_a man_n with_o great_a fury_n upon_o this_o small_a troop_n of_o hollander_n who_o they_o defeat_v and_o there_o cont_n william_n be_v slame_v unknown_a before_o heir_n the_o rest_n of_o the_o army_n can_v advance_v who_o march_v in_o disorder_n be_v likewise_o charge_v the_o frison_n encourage_v the_o more_o by_o the_o defeat_n of_o the_o first_o five_o hundred_o hollander_n and_o of_o the_o earl_n their_o general_n do_v fight_v with_o such_o great_a fury_n and_o courage_n as_o they_o do_v put_v the_o army_n to_o rout_n with_o such_o confusion_n that_o many_o be_v slay_v before_o they_o can_v recover_v their_o ship_n and_o there_o be_v as_o many_o drown_v through_o haste_n as_o that_o save_v themselves_o this_o unfortunate_a encounter_n happen_v in_o the_o year_n 1346_o upon_o the_o four_o and_o twenty_o of_o 1346_o september_n in_o the_o same_o place_n whereas_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n be_v usual_o accustom_v to_o hold_v their_o seat_n of_o justice_n when_o they_o come_v into_o east-friseland_n it_o be_v the_o eight_o year_n of_o the_o reign_n of_o the_o say_a earl_n renauld_n the_o black_a earl_n of_o gueldres_n have_v foretell_v his_o death_n as_o he_o hold_v he_o at_o the_o font_n to_o be_v christen_v by_o utter_v these_o word_n this_o child_n shall_v be_v one_o day_n slay_v by_o the_o frison_n there_o be_v slay_v in_o this_o defeat_n of_o the_o hollander_n about_o eighteen_o thousand_o man_n and_o almost_o as_o many_o drown_v with_o some_o five_o hundred_o knight_n the_o most_o apparent_a whereof_o be_v these_o the_o lord_n of_o horn_n lygny_n walcourt_n manin_n antoin_n the_o signior_n of_o la_fw-fr vere_n floris_n of_o borssele_n the_o signor_n of_o cruningen_n romerswael_n hamstede_n merwede_n all_o baron_n gerard_n with_o the_o great_a beard_n william_n of_o naeldwyck_n simon_n and_o didier_n of_o meylingen_n guido_n of_o aspren_n john_n regnier_n william_n of_o montfort_n didier_n of_o sandtfort_n herman_n of_o zwieten_n floris_n of_o merwe_v oger_n of_o spangen_n gerard_n ever_o alfert_n of_o bergerhorst_n nicholas_n oom_n william_n of_o drongen_n didier_n of_o valewort_n and_o gerard_n florinuille_n all_o choice_a knight_n with_o a_o great_a number_n of_o other_o noble_n knight_n and_o gentleman_n ten_o day_n after_o this_o defeat_n martin_n commander_n of_o the_o knight_n of_o saint_n john_n in_o harlem_n go_v into_o friesland_n and_o seek_v for_o the_o earl_n body_n the_o which_o be_v know_v by_o some_o mark_n he_o cause_v it_o with_o eight_o other_o dead_a body_n of_o nobleman_n to_o be_v bring_v to_o the_o cloister_n of_o fleurchamp_n near_o unto_o boswaert_n the_o contesse_n joan_n of_o brabant_n his_o widow_n go_v to_o her_o father_n and_o be_v marry_v to_o wenselin_n duke_n of_o luxembourg_n second_o son_n to_o john_n king_n of_o bohemia_n of_o who_o we_o have_v former_o speak_v cont_n william_n the_o four_o leave_v one_o bastard_n call_v daniel_n vanden_fw-mi poel_n the_o which_o he_o have_v of_o a_o gentlewoman_n call_v alix_n vander_v merwe_v of_o ghertruydenbergh_n leave_v no_o other_o lawful_a child_n that_o may_v succeed_v he_o the_o empress_n his_o sister_n remain_v his_o sole_a heir_n margverite_v empress_n the_o 24._o command_v in_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n contesse_n of_o henault_n 24_o margarita_n imperatrix_fw-la earl_n williams_z sister_n margveritâ—…_n the_o emperor_n wife_n in_o holland_n cause_v contention_n and_o much_o debate_n and_o strife_n for_o though_o unto_o her_o son_n her_o right_n she_o have_v assign_v with_o he_o she_o still_o contend_v for_o it_o nothing_o can_v please_v her_o mind_n her_o state_n be_v great_a her_o honour_n much_o nâ—…_n need_v she_o drive_v with_o he_o in_o holland_n such_o continual_a strife_n to_o have_v which_o in_o five_o year_n she_o be_v constrain_v for_o to_o leave_v to_o he_o for_o that_o death_n end_n of_o all_o do_v she_o of_o life_n bereave_v margverite_v empress_n the_o 24._o command_v in_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n countess_n of_o henault_n lewis_n of_o bavaria_n emperor_n of_o roman_n hear_v of_o the_o death_n of_o cont_n william_n of_o holland_n slay_v in_o war_n by_o the_o frison_n who_o elder_a sister_n he_o have_v marry_v and_o have_v leave_v no_o child_n cause_v the_o prince_n of_o the_o empire_n to_o assemble_v to_o who_o he_o declare_v that_o the_o earldom_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n and_o the_o siegneorie_n of_o friesland_n for_o want_v of_o heir_n lawful_o beget_v of_o the_o say_a william_n be_v fall_v unto_o the_o empire_n whereupon_o the_o emperor_n interpose_v his_o authority_n for_o that_o the_o empress_n his_o wife_n pretend_v a_o interest_n as_o sole_a heir_n to_o her_o brother_n say_v that_o those_o fee_n be_v as_o well_o feminine_a as_o masculine_a as_o it_o do_v appear_v by_o william_n the_o succession_n which_o john_n earl_n of_o henault_n have_v after_o the_o death_n 〈◊〉_d john_n earl_n of_o holland_n son_n to_o cont_n floris_n the_o 5._o adjudge_v the_o say_a earldom_n anâ—…_n siegneory_n to_o the_o lady_n marguerite_n his_o wife_n this_o be_v do_v the_o same_o year_n 1346._o the_o say_a empress_n be_v well_o accompany_v with_o prince_n earl_n baron_n knight_n lady_n and_o gentlewoman_n go_v down_o by_o the_o rhine_n into_o holland_n where_o she_o be_v honourable_o receive_v in_o all_o place_n with_o great_a pomp_n and_o acknowledge_v lady_n and_o princess_n of_o the_o say_a country_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n have_v receive_v their_o homage_v and_o fealty_n she_o do_v great_o increase_v their_o liberty_n and_o freedom_n and_o make_v a_o truce_n for_o two_o year_n with_o the_o bishop_n country_n of_o vtrecht_n she_o do_v make_v forfeit_a all_o the_o good_n which_o the_o frison_n may_v have_v in_o her_o country_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o west-friseland_n whereof_o the_o earl_n have_v be_v long_o in_o quiet_a possession_n aswell_o ecclesiastical_a as_o temporal_a the_o which_o she_o sell_v to_o diverse_a person_n without_o any_o future_a hope_n of_o recovery_n or_o restitution_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o death_n of_o cont_n william_n her_o brother_n among_o other_o clergy_n good_n there_o be_v sell_v the_o village_n and_o siegneorie_n goodâ—…_n of_o mark_n belong_v to_o the_o abbey_n of_o marien-garde_n of_o the_o order_n of_o premonstrez_n situate_v in_o friesland_n which_o the_o abbot_n and_o covent_n have_v buy_v of_o nicholas_n of_o persâ—…_n lord_n of_o waterlandt_n this_o empress_n marguerite_n have_v by_o the_o emperor_n lewis_n of_o bauraia_n her_o husband_n one_o son_n call_v william_n which_o be_v the_o elder_a albert_n the_o second_o and_o lewis_z the_o young_a call_v 〈◊〉_d the_o roman_a for_o that_o he_o be_v bear_v at_o rome_n during_o the_o time_n of_o her_o husband_n coronation_n which_o three_o son_n be_v all_o entitle_v duke_n of_o bavaria_n not_o that_o
good_a order_n that_o be_v in_o it_o he_o shall_v profit_v little_a retire_v from_o thence_o and_o go_v to_o besiege_v the_o castle_n of_o wlenhorst_n the_o which_o he_o force_v then_o he_o march_v before_o hollenstein_n the_o which_o yield_v by_o composition_n to_o have_v their_o good_n and_o life_n save_v from_o thence_o he_o draw_v towards_o heermalen_n the_o which_o he_o burn_v in_o the_o end_n after_o all_o these_o petty_a war_n a_o peace_n be_v conclude_v betwixt_o the_o hollander_n and_o traiectins_n by_o the_o which_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n shall_v pay_v unto_o the_o earl_n 4000_o crown_n vtrecht_n for_o his_o charge_n in_o the_o war_n and_o as_o for_o the_o siegneurie_n of_o vreeswike_n it_o be_v say_v that_o if_o the_o bishop_n and_o seven_o of_o the_o chief_a of_o the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n do_v affirm_v by_o oath_n that_o it_o do_v right_o belong_v unto_o the_o church_n of_o saint_n martin_n in_o vtrecht_n that_o then_o the_o earl_n nor_o any_o of_o his_o successor_n shall_v for_o ever_o pretend_v any_o interest_n thereunto_o as_o the_o bishop_n and_o the_o seven_o personage_n do_v lift_v up_o their_o hand_n to_o take_v the_o say_a oath_n cont_n albert_n not_o suffer_v they_o to_o swear_v but_o content_v himself_o with_o their_o bare_a affirmation_n deliver_v they_o up_o the_o siegneurie_n of_o vreeswik_n and_o make_v they_o letter_n under_o his_o seal_n and_o so_o all_o quarrel_n be_v end_v in_o the_o year_n 1377._o duke_n william_n of_o bavaria_n the_o mad_a earl_n of_o holland_n die_v at_o mad_a que_fw-fr snâ—…y_n in_o henault_n his_o body_n be_v carry_v and_o inter_v at_o valenciennes_n he_o leave_v not_o any_o child_n his_o funeral_n be_v finish_v the_o lord_n baron_n knight_n and_o all_o the_o nobility_n with_o the_o town_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n henault_n and_o friesland_n receive_v duke_n albert_n of_o bavaria_n absolute_o who_o before_o have_v be_v but_o tutor_n unto_o the_o say_a william_n his_o brother_n holland_n and_o do_v acknowledge_v he_o for_o their_o lord_n and_o sovereign_a prince_n and_o so_o be_v the_o 26._o earl_n of_o holland_n etc._n etc._n in_o the_o year_n 1386._o about_o shrovetide_n die_v the_o lady_n marguerite_n of_o briga_n wife_n to_o cont_n albert_n of_o bavaria_n and_o be_v bury_v in_o the_o chapel_n of_o the_o court_n at_o the_o hage_n at_o the_o 1386._o great_a altar_n towards_o the_o north._n after_o her_o death_n the_o earl_n continue_v five_o year_n unmarried_a entertain_v a_o gentlewoman_n call_v anne_n of_o poelgheest_n for_o his_o minion_n of_o who_o shall_v be_v hereafter_o speak_v who_o be_v dead_a the_o earl_n marry_v with_o marguerite_n the_o daughter_n of_o adolph_n earl_n of_o cleves_n by_o who_o he_o have_v no_o child_n in_o the_o year_n 1389._o die_v arnold_n of_o horn_n bishop_n of_o liege_n his_o body_n be_v transport_v liege_n to_o horn_n and_o bury_v with_o his_o father_n after_o who_o death_n the_o chapter_n do_v choose_v thierry_n of_o the_o mark_n who_o refuse_v it_o and_o therefore_o john_n of_o bavaria_n son_n to_o cont_n albert_n of_o holland_n be_v but_o sixteen_o year_n old_a and_o at_o that_o time_n chanoine_n of_o cambray_n be_v choose_v in_o his_o place_n and_o in_o the_o year_n 1390._o he_o be_v conduct_v to_o liege_n by_o his_o father_n and_o william_n earl_n of_o osteruant_n his_o elder_a brother_n with_o many_o prince_n and_o nobleman_n accompanied_z with_o about_o 1200._o horse_n where_o he_o be_v honourable_o receive_v by_o the_o dean_n and_o chapter_n in_o the_o year_n 1392._o on_o saint_n maurice_n eve_n anne_n of_o poelgeest_n daughter_n to_o the_o siegnior_n steward_n john_n of_o poelgeest_n a_o squire_n minion_n to_o cont_n albert_n be_v slay_v at_o the_o hage_n william_n kuyser_n steward_n to_o the_o earl_n seek_v to_o defend_v and_o preserve_v she_o be_v also_o slay_v with_o she_o by_o the_o same_o murderer_n who_o flee_v present_o after_o out_o of_o the_o country_n of_o which_o murder_n there_o do_v rise_v great_a scandal_n and_o trouble_n in_o holland_n for_o the_o siegneor_n conrard_n kuyser_n father_n to_o the_o say_v william_n make_v great_a instance_n and_o pursuit_n unto_o the_o earl_n demand_v justice_n of_o they_o that_o have_v murder_v his_o son_n or_o cause_v he_o to_o be_v murder_v or_o slay_v treacherous_o in_o the_o night_n with_o a_o intend_a purpose_n without_o strike_v stroke_n in_o the_o open_a court_n and_o do_v his_o prince_n service_n of_o which_o murder_n he_o do_v blame_v as_o the_o thâ—…â—…ther_n chief_a the_o lord_n philip_n vicont_n of_o leyden_n didier_n lord_n of_o aspren_n &_o his_o son_n two_o young_a geâ—…lemen_n brethren_n of_o leck_n henry_n vicont_n of_o montfort_n john_n sieignior_n of_o heemsted_n john_n of_o vlyet_n philip_n of_o polaâ—…en_n the_o siegneor_n of_o duyvenwoord_n the_o siegnior_n of_o warmount_n and_o many_o other_o nobleman_n and_o gentleman_n to_o the_o number_n of_o 54._o the_o earl_n sit_v in_o justice_n with_o they_o of_o his_o privy_a council_n grant_v a_o personal_a adiournment_n against_o all_o the_o say_a lordâ—…_n and_o for_o not_o appear_v they_o shall_v be_v banish_v out_o of_o the_o county_n of_o holland_n and_o for_o their_o contumacy_n not_o dare_v appear_v they_o be_v condemn_v to_o have_v forfeit_v body_n and_o good_a and_o for_o this_o occasion_n they_o retire_v to_o cont_n william_n of_o osteruant_n 〈◊〉_d elder_a son_n to_o cont_n albert_n who_o love_v they_o and_o hold_v they_o in_o great_a esteem_n which_o make_v he_o to_o seek_v all_o the_o mean_n to_o purge_v they_o of_o these_o murder_n and_o to_o reconcile_v they_o to_o hiâ—…_n father_n who_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n give_v ear_n unto_o it_o the_o sonâ—…e_n discontent_v at_o this_o repulse_n hear_v also_o that_o his_o father_n will_v seize_v upon_o he_o depart_v from_o the_o hage_n be_v accompany_v by_o all_o the_o say_a nobleman_n and_o come_v to_o the_o castle_n of_o altena_n in_o south-holland_n which_o castle_n cont_n albert_n have_v before_o of_o the_o lord_n of_o horn_n and_o have_v give_v it_o unto_o the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n his_o son_n the_o other_o nobleman_n which_o remain_v at_o the_o hage_n with_o the_o earl_n instead_o of_o moderate_v thing_n and_o pacify_v his_o wrath_n do_v incense_v he_o more_o and_o more_o by_o bad_a report_n and_o false_a sugâ—…estions_n animate_v the_o father_n all_o they_o can_v against_o the_o son_n among_o the_o which_o one_o of_o the_o principal_n be_v john_n of_o arckell_n lieutenaâ—…t_n and_o treasurer_n general_a of_o holland_n the_o earl_n be_v resolute_a to_o chase_v his_o son_n with_o these_o other_o nobleman_n that_o be_v already_o banish_v out_o of_o his_o country_n â—…ied_v a_o great_a number_n of_o man_n in_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n of_o all_o quality_n and_o of_o his_o ordinary_a gaâ—…sons_n with_o the_o which_o he_o send_v the_o siegnior_n conrade_n kuyser_n to_o ruin_v all_o the_o caste_n and_o country-house_n of_o the_o banish_a nobleman_n conrade_n thrust_v on_o with_o a_o reâ—…enging_a spirit_n do_v willing_o undertake_v this_o charge_n and_o first_o of_o all_o he_o destroy_v revenge_v heemstede_n warmont_n and_o paddenpoel_n by_o leyden_n all_o belong_v to_o the_o say_v vicont_v of_o â—…e_a den_n who_o afterward_o be_v call_v nonnenpoel_n the_o earl_n march_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o force_n up_o the_o river_n of_o merwede_n and_o arrive_v on_o saint_n peter_n day_n the_o same_o year_n 1â—…93_n at_o gortichom_n where_o he_o be_v honourable_o receive_v by_o the_o lord_n â—…co_fw-mi of_o arckel_n the_o next_o day_n he_o pass_v by_o wandichom_n and_o so_o go_v to_o altena_n the_o which_o he_o alteâ—…_n do_v invest_v round_o about_o and_o besiege_v it_o very_o straight_o the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n his_o son_n understand_v of_o his_o come_n be_v retire_v but_o before_o his_o departure_n he_o have_v well_o furnish_v the_o place_n of_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o a_o siege_n as_o well_o for_o defence_n as_o to_o offend_v with_o the_o which_o he_o hope_v the_o say_v lord_n with_o their_o people_n may_v well_o defend_v the_o place_n the_o earl_n do_v all_o he_o can_v to_o batter_v it_o break_v down_o and_o overthrow_v the_o tower_n and_o wall_n do_v great_a harm_n and_o annoy_v the_o besiege_a very_o much_o during_o this_o siege_n 〈◊〉_d john_n of_o bavaria_n choose_a bishop_n of_o liege_n son_n to_o the_o earl_n with_o those_o of_o his_o council_n and_o some_o nobleman_n and_o councillor_n of_o the_o country_n of_o henault_n come_v to_o the_o camp_n before_o altena_n where_o the_o say_a bishop_n do_v mediate_v a_o accord_n betwixt_o his_o father_n and_o his_o son_n brother_n comprehend_v the_o nobleman_n that_o be_v besiege_v by_o the_o which_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o say_v besiege_v shall_v yield_v up_o the_o place_n and_o have_v their_o life_n and_o good_n save_v with_o liberty_n to_o go_v free_o to_o the_o town_n
they_o can_v after_o this_o victory_n the_o earl_n raise_v his_o camp_n and_o come_v the_o same_o day_n with_o all_o his_o army_n to_o dockingen_n the_o which_o he_o do_v furnish_v with_o victual_n munition_n for_o war_n and_o a_o good_a mercy_n garrison_n against_o the_o frison_n thereabouts_o two_o day_n after_o he_o go_v with_o his_o troop_n to_o lanen_n where_o he_o lodge_v five_o week_n to_o see_v what_o the_o frison_n will_v do_v during_o which_o abode_n many_o of_o they_o come_v unto_o he_o and_o sue_v for_o mercy_n who_o after_o they_o have_v take_v the_o oath_n of_o fealty_n and_o obedience_n he_o receive_v they_o into_o grace_n cause_v all_o the_o village_n that_o will_v not_o do_v the_o like_a to_o be_v spoil_v and_o burn_v whereby_o his_o soldier_n get_v great_a spoil_n then_o come_v they_o of_o groninghen_n who_o do_v promise_n to_o he_o and_o swear_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n his_o father_n fealty_n and_o homage_n acknowledge_v he_o for_o their_o sovereign_a prince_n lord_n but_o they_o keep_v not_o long_o their_o faith_n nor_o promise_n for_o soon_o after_o with_o the_o other_o frison_n they_o set_v upon_o the_o hollander_n even_o while_o that_o cont_n william_n be_v yet_o in_o friesland_n and_o lay_v ambush_n to_o surprise_v he_o use_v all_o the_o mean_n they_o can_v to_o break_v and_o ruin_v his_o army_n about_o that_o time_n a_o great_a number_n of_o frison_n be_v in_o field_n in_o a_o certain_a place_n where_o there_o be_v but_o a_o little_a water_n to_o cross_v betwixt_o their_o camp_n and_o the_o earl_n they_o labour_v to_o fill_v it_o up_o in_o the_o night_n with_o faggot_n bavin_n hay_n straw_n and_o turf_n that_o vain_a they_o may_v pass_v through_o it_o and_o so_o assail_v the_o hollander_n camp_n but_o this_o work_n be_v discover_v the_o english_a with_o some_o frison_n of_o the_o earl_n part_n go_v and_o charge_v they_o in_o another_o place_n which_o disappoint_v their_o work_n so_o as_o they_o can_v not_o pass_v there_o be_v among_o the_o english_a a_o captain_n call_v panthere_o which_o do_v wonder_n put_v the_o enemy_n to_o slight_a with_o the_o loss_n of_o ten_o of_o his_o man_n only_o this_o do_v cont_n william_n of_o osteruant_n make_v floris_n of_o alcmada_n one_o of_o his_o chief_a captain_n his_o lieutenant_n in_o friesland_n and_o gerard_n of_o egmond_n siegnior_n of_o wateringhe_n brother_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o egmond_n governor_n of_o staveren_n and_o then_o he_o return_v a_o conqueror_n into_o holland_n in_o the_o year_n 1400._o the_o frison_n see_v the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n retire_v with_o all_o his_o again_o army_n out_o of_o their_o country_n and_o that_o by_o his_o father_n commandment_n he_o be_v go_v into_o henault_n notwithstanding_o all_o their_o accord_n and_o oath_n they_o rebel_v the_o three_o time_n and_o as_o part_v of_o their_o country_n and_o the_o town_n of_o staveren_n be_v maintain_v under_o the_o guard_n of_o the_o say_a siegneor_n of_o alcmada_n and_o egmond_n have_v at_o that_o time_n a_o garrison_n of_o hollander_n in_o the_o say_a town_n the_o frison_n be_v arm_v and_o in_o field_n go_v to_o besiege_v they_o albert_n earl_n of_o holland_n father_n to_o cont_n william_n wonder_v at_o this_o ordinary_a rebellion_n staveren_n of_o the_o frison_n enemy_n to_o all_o sovereign_a command_n levy_v a_o new_a army_n of_o choice_n man_n give_v the_o charge_n and_o command_v thereof_o to_o arnold_n of_o egmond_n lord_n of_o yselstein_n and_o to_o walraven_a lord_n of_o brederode_n who_o he_o send_v into_o friesland_n to_o free_v the_o town_n of_o staveren_n from_o siege_n assoon_o as_o these_o nobleman_n have_v pass_v the_o sea_n with_o their_o troop_n the_o frison_n flee_v and_o vanish_v away_o like_a smoke_n every_o one_o save_v himself_o as_o army_n he_o can_v the_o siege_n be_v thus_o raise_v the_o hollander_n return_v into_o their_o country_n except_o the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n who_o stay_v in_o friesland_n with_o his_o horseman_n soon_o after_o the_o garrison_n of_o hollander_n that_o be_v in_o staveren_n will_v make_v a_o enterprise_n in_o the_o night_n upon_o the_o fort_n which_o the_o frison_n hold_v at_o molckwee_a near_o unto_o their_o town_n but_o they_o can_v not_o effect_v it_o for_o that_o the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n be_v sore_o hurt_v there_o and_o take_v prisoâ—…r_n prisoner_n whereof_o be_v half_o cure_v and_o have_v no_o great_a guard_n about_o he_o he_o find_v mean_n to_o escape_v without_o danger_n in_o the_o year_n 1401._o cont_n albert_n will_v have_v john_n of_o arckel_n who_o have_v be_v his_o lieutenant_n 1401._o and_o treasurer_n general_a of_o holland_n to_o give_v a_o account_n as_o well_o of_o the_o government_n which_o he_o have_v deal_v in_o as_o of_o the_o treasure_n which_o he_o have_v manage_v the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n a_o proud_a man_n and_o rely_v upon_o his_o force_n refuse_v to_o do_v it_o whereat_o cont_n albert_n be_v much_o displease_v refer_v the_o matter_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n his_o son_n who_o arckel_n present_o cause_v all_o the_o land_n and_o siegneury_n of_o the_o say_a lord_n of_o arckel_n to_o be_v forfeit_v as_o haestrecht_a vlye_v stolwyk_n and_o many_o other_o village_n cause_v he_o to_o be_v adiourn_v to_o appear_v in_o person_n and_o for_o contumacy_n to_o banish_v he_o the_o country_n of_o holland_n the_o which_o do_v so_o much_o transport_v the_o lord_n of_o arckell_n as_o he_o dare_v presume_v to_o send_v a_o cartell_n of_o defiance_n unto_o cont_n albert_n the_o which_o he_o receive_v at_o the_o castle_n of_o nyenbourg_n albert._n near_o unto_o alcmar_n and_o soon_o after_o the_o say_a lord_n of_o arckel_n enter_v sudden_o with_o a_o army_n into_o holland_n think_v to_o surprise_v the_o town_n of_o oudewater_n but_o his_o enterprise_n be_v discover_v in_o time_n by_o the_o bourgess_n have_v fail_v of_o this_o he_o go_v to_o besiege_v the_o castle_n of_o ghissenburch_n the_o which_o he_o force_v and_o spoil_v then_o he_o come_v to_o werckendam_fw-la into_o the_o which_o he_o shoot_v fire_n and_o burn_v it_o pass_v on_o he_o go_v to_o ablasserdam_n where_o he_o burn_v some_o poor_a man_n house_n have_v do_v all_o this_o he_o send_v another_o cartel_n of_o defiance_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n the_o which_o be_v present_v unto_o he_o in_o the_o osteruant_n presence_n of_o philip_n the_o hardy_a duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o earl_n receive_v this_o cartell_n with_o a_o cheerful_a countenance_n make_v the_o messenger_n or_o herald_n good_a cheer_n and_o give_v he_o some_o crown_n command_v he_o express_o to_o say_v unto_o his_o master_n that_o it_o be_v in_o his_o power_n to_o defy_v he_o but_o it_o will_v be_v one_o day_n in_o his_o power_n to_o pardon_v he_o or_o not_o soon_o after_o the_o earl_n go_v to_o his_o father_n at_o the_o hage_n the_o year_n follow_v the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n past_o the_o river_n of_o leck_n with_o his_o troop_n and_o enter_v into_o krimpen-waert_a the_o which_o he_o spoil_v and_o burn_v carry_v away_o a_o great_a booty_n but_o think_v to_o enter_v with_o all_o this_o pillage_n into_o his_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n those_o of_o dordrecht_n and_o schoonhoven_n be_v advertise_v go_v to_o arm_n as_o also_o all_o the_o village_n of_o that_o quarter_n come_v to_o nyeuport_n to_o rescue_v the_o prey_n those_o of_o arckel_n have_v no_o other_o passage_n be_v charge_v by_o the_o hollander_n who_o make_v a_o stand_v there_o be_v 24._o peasant_n overthrow_v at_o the_o first_o and_o gerard_n of_o lyesuelt_fw-mi hollander_n knight_n water_n simons_n adrian_n witten_n gerard_n mobbout_o hugh_n l'_fw-fr imager_n bourgese_n of_o dordrecht_n bourchard_n and_o john_n robrechts_n bourgess_n of_o schoonhoven_n seven_o scotfree_a countryman_n of_o leckerkercke_n and_o five_o of_o scheruelandt_n be_v take_v prisoner_n who_o notwithstanding_o any_o resistance_n be_v carry_v into_o gorrichom_n seven_o or_o eight_o day_n after_o those_o of_o rotterdam_n and_o schyedam_n take_v arm_n and_o go_v into_o the_o lord_n of_o arckels_n country_n spoil_v and_o burn_v all_o where_o they_o pass_v and_o so_o return_v revenge_n home_o lade_v with_o spoil_n afterward_o the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n put_v in_o arm_n the_o citizen_n of_o harlem_n with_o the_o kennemer_n those_o of_o leyden_n and_o the_o rhynlander_n those_o of_o amsterdam_n with_o the_o waterlander_n and_o goylander_n the_o which_o he_o send_v under_o the_o command_n of_o henry_n of_o wassenare_n vicont_n of_o leyden_n into_o the_o territory_n of_o arckel_n command_v he_o to_o spoil_v and_o burn_v it_o these_o troop_n spoilng_v the_o country_n thus_o come_v before_o the_o town_n of_o hagenstein_n the_o which_o they_o do_v batter_v and_o assail_v but_o they_o can_v no_o other_o thing_n but_o ruin_v the_o suburb_n and_o a_o mill_n join_v unto_o the_o town_n and_o then_o
interest_n which_o they_o have_v to_o the_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n upon_o gelder_n condition_n that_o it_o shall_v never_o be_v dismember_v from_o the_o duchy_n of_o geldres_n for_o that_o the_o young_a lord_n of_o arckel_n be_v by_o his_o mother_n the_o only_a and_o sole_a heir_n apparent_a of_o the_o dukedom_n of_o juilliers_n and_o geldres_n and_o of_o the_o county_n of_o zutphen_n for_o that_o duke_n renold_n brother_n to_o his_o mother_n have_v not_o any_o child_n and_o so_o the_o siegniorie_n of_o gorrichom_n be_v unite_v to_o the_o duchy_n of_o geldres_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o great_a and_o continual_a war_n betwixt_o the_o hollander_n and_o the_o geldrois_n forage_v spoil_v and_o burn_v one_o another_o during_o the_o which_o the_o hollander_n do_v over_o run_v at_o one_o time_n as_o far_o as_o brakel_n beet_n thieler-waert_a bomunelerwaert_n and_o other_o place_n thereabouts_o the_o geldrois_n to_o have_v their_o revenge_n come_v unto_o heckhuysen_n john_n of_o croenenburch_n governor_n of_o heusden_n know_v they_o to_o be_v there_o go_v with_o such_o man_n as_o he_o can_v get_v together_o to_o encounter_v they_o and_o do_v charge_v the_o geldrois_n although_o they_o be_v three_o for_o one_o and_o at_o the_o first_o with_o great_a shout_n and_o fearful_a cry_n the_o fog_n and_o mist_n be_v so_o thick_a as_o they_o can_v â—…oute_n not_o possible_o discern_v they_o he_o strike_v such_o a_o fear_n and_o amazement_n into_o they_o as_o they_o flee_v and_o with_o such_o speed_n as_o they_o think_v all_o the_o hollander_n have_v be_v at_o their_o heel_n the_o governor_n pursue_v they_o far_o and_o bring_v home_n more_o prisoner_n geldrois_n than_o himself_o have_v lead_v soldier_n to_o the_o field_n this_o rout_n of_o the_o geldrois_n be_v strange_a and_o accidental_a for_o many_o that_o think_v to_o save_v themselves_o through_o the_o river_n be_v drown_v there_o among_o the_o rest_n there_o be_v one_o thing_n worthy_a of_o laughter_n which_o be_v that_o seven_o geldrois_n laughter_n transport_v with_o fear_n know_v not_o which_o way_n to_o fly_v in_o this_o thick_a fog_n come_v in_o the_o end_n to_o the_o same_o village_n of_o heeckhuysen_n which_o before_o they_o have_v burn_v where_o they_o do_v hide_v themselves_o in_o a_o hogsty_n at_o night_n the_o sow_n which_o have_v be_v wander_v abroad_o all_o day_n return_v to_o her_o lodging_n thrust_v and_o gront_v at_o the_o door_n to_o enter_v these_o hardy_a soldier_n think_v it_o have_v be_v their_o enemy_n that_o pursue_v they_o begin_v to_o cry_v out_o we_o yield_v we_o yield_v kill_v we_o not_o but_o take_v we_o prisoner_n some_o countryman_n lament_v their_o precedent_a loss_n hear_v the_o cry_n run_v thither_o and_o take_v they_o prisoner_n the_o year_n follow_v in_o lent_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n cause_v a_o fort_n to_o be_v make_v at_o dalhem_n beyond_o lovestein_n on_o the_o other_o bank_n of_o the_o river_n of_o wahal_n the_o which_o he_o man_v 1408_o witha_v good_a garrison_n yet_o before_o it_o be_v full_o finish_v the_o duke_n of_o geldres_n come_v with_o a_o army_n mean_v to_o build_v one_o in_o the_o same_o place_n but_o see_v that_o that_o of_o the_o hollander_n be_v in_o defence_n he_o batter_v it_o and_o seek_v to_o source_n it_o the_o hollander_n defend_v it_o valiant_o and_o notwithstanding_o all_o his_o attempt_n finish_v their_o fort_n during_o this_o time_n john_n of_o bavaria_n bishop_n of_o liege_n come_v into_o hollande_n and_o do_v mediate_v a_o truce_n betwixt_o the_o bishop_n earl_n of_o hollande_n his_o brother_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n for_o three_o year_n the_o which_o conâ—…inued_v unto_o the_o year_n 1411._o the_o liegeois_n as_o we_o have_v begin_v to_o show_v before_o have_v chase_v away_o john_n of_o bavaria_n their_o bishop_n do_v choose_v henry_n of_o parwis_n for_o governor_n of_o their_o country_n and_o for_o their_o prince_n and_o bishop_n henry_n of_o parwis_n his_o son_n expel_v all_o the_o chanoin_n curate_n and_o priest_n that_o will_v not_o acknowledge_v this_o new_a prelate_n john_n of_o bavaria_n be_v then_o in_o maestricht_n whereas_o the_o liegeois_n with_o their_o governor_n and_o new_a elect_a bishop_n go_v to_o besiege_v he_o mean_v to_o take_v he_o if_o they_o can_v the_o earl_n of_o holland_n hear_v of_o these_o news_n go_v speedy_o to_o seek_v succour_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n his_o father_n in_o law_n against_o the_o liegeois_n these_o two_o mighty_a prince_n make_v a_o army_n out_o of_o their_o country_n of_o flaunders_n arthois_n henault_n holland_n zealand_n friesland_n and_o vtrecht_n with_o many_o stranger_n that_o come_v for_o pay_v with_o the_o which_o they_o march_v direct_o towards_o the_o country_n of_o liege_n to_o ungage_v the_o say_a bishop_n john_n out_o of_o maestricht_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n his_o brother_n the_o earl_n of_o namur_n and_o some_o other_o nobleman_n and_o baron_n send_v to_o defy_v the_o lord_n of_o parwis_n and_o the_o elect_a bishop_n his_o son_n which_o do_v they_o enter_v into_o the_o country_n of_o liege_n there_o be_v a_o general_a proclamation_n make_v that_o all_o man_n that_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v arm_n be_v they_o noble_a or_o ignoble_a clergy_n or_o layman_n master_n or_o servant_n shall_v upon_o pain_n of_o death_n arm_n to_o give_v battle_n to_o these_o prince_n upon_o a_o sunday_n the_o 23_o of_o september_n with_o this_o multitude_n not_o to_o be_v number_v the_o lord_n of_o parwis_n go_v to_o field_n to_o go_v and_o encounter_v his_o enemy_n come_v near_o unto_o the_o village_n of_o othey_n they_o discover_v the_o colour_n and_o standard_n of_o the_o prince_n who_o have_v the_o night_n before_o camp_v along_o the_o river_n jecoure_v to_o march_v towards_o maestricht_n not_o think_v that_o the_o liegeois_n have_v raise_v their_o campe._n the_o prince_n see_v their_o enemy_n in_o front_n dispose_v all_o their_o army_n in_o three_o battalion_n in_o the_o foreward_n march_v the_o earl_n of_o holland_n the_o battle_n be_v lead_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o burgongne_n and_o the_o earl_n of_o namure_n command_v the_o rearward_n the_o liegeois_n make_v but_o one_o body_n of_o their_o whole_a army_n the_o two_o army_n be_v thus_o in_o front_n one_o of_o another_o ready_a to_o join_v the_o bishop_n lord_n of_o parwis_n mark_v the_o earl_n of_o holland_n by_o his_o arm_n in_o the_o head_n of_o the_o foreward_n say_v unto_o his_o man_n do_v you_o see_v the_o mount_n of_o gold_n if_o we_o can_v overthrow_v it_o the_o poor_a among_o we_o shall_v be_v clad_v in_o cloth_n of_o gold_n but_o i_o fear_v we_o shall_v not_o the_o liegeois_n hear_v this_o speech_n ask_v he_o if_o he_o who_o have_v bring_v they_o thither_o be_v afraid_a no_o answer_v he_o i_o will_v march_v first_o he_o that_o love_v i_o let_v he_o follow_v i_o for_o this_o day_n we_o must_v either_o vanquish_v or_o die_v when_o thy_o approach_v the_o arrow_n and_o stone_n slay_v thick_a in_o the_o air_n than_o hail_n but_o it_o continue_v not_o long_o before_o they_o come_v to_o handy_a blow_n and_o to_o join_v with_o their_o pike_n halberd_n axe_n mass_n sword_n and_o courtelass_n the_o battle_n be_v exceed_v furious_a the_o liegeois_n maintain_v it_o valiant_o at_o the_o first_o charge_n make_v a_o great_a slaâ—…ghter_n of_o the_o hollander_n the_o earl_n of_o namur_n advance_v with_o his_o reerward_o charge_v the_o enemy_n in_o flank_v and_o open_v they_o and_o yet_o they_o hold_v together_o so_o close_o as_o many_o be_v smother_v the_o liegeois_n be_v thus_o open_v upon_o the_o flank_n and_o charge_v in_o front_n and_o of_o every_o side_n be_v pitiful_o entreat_v and_o a_o great_a butchery_n make_v of_o they_o there_o henry_n of_o parwis_n and_o the_o new_a elect_a bishop_n his_o son_n be_v slay_v with_o above_o war_n 40000._o man_n and_o a_o great_a number_n of_o prisoner_n among_o the_o which_o those_o lay-man_n which_o have_v be_v the_o motive_n to_o expel_v their_o bishop_n john_n of_o bavaria_n be_v execute_v by_o the_o sword_n and_o the_o clergy_n man_n be_v put_v in_o sack_n and_o cast_v into_o the_o river_n of_o mouse_n on_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n side_n their_o die_v a_o very_a ancient_a knight_n call_v william_n Ê‹ander_n poel_n bastard_n to_o cont_n william_n brother_n to_o the_o empress_n marguerit_fw-la who_o be_v slay_v by_o the_o frison_n the_o bishop_n john_n of_o bavaria_n be_v then_o at_o maestricht_n and_o have_v the_o same_o night_n news_n of_o this_o victory_n whereof_o be_v exceed_v joyful_a he_o come_v the_o next_o day_n to_o his_o brother_n and_o the_o other_o prince_n and_o thank_v they_o those_o of_o tongre_n be_v also_o in_o arm_n but_o they_o come_v to_o too_o late_a and_o be_v defeat_v and_o a_o great_a number_n
slay_v the_o bishop_n and_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n his_o brother_n send_v some_o captain_n into_o the_o city_n of_o liege_n who_o in_o revenge_n of_o the_o injury_n do_v unto_o the_o bishop_n put_v to_o death_n many_o of_o the_o chanoin_n priest_n and_o other_o officer_n which_o the_o elect_a bishop_n have_v place_v the_o which_o be_v cast_v from_o the_o top_n of_o the_o bridge_n those_o from_o who_o any_o prebend_n and_o benefice_n have_v be_v take_v for_o that_o they_o have_v hold_v john_n of_o bavarias_n part_n be_v restore_v to_o their_o dignity_n and_o office_n many_o notable_a burgess_n be_v execute_v all_o their_o ancient_a privilege_n right_n freedom_n and_o statute_n be_v burn_v their_o banner_n enseigne_n and_o standard_n be_v first_o ignominious_o tear_v in_o piece_n and_o then_o burn_v and_o beside_o the_o liegeois_n be_v tax_v at_o 200._o thousand_o crown_n of_o the_o sun_n for_o a_o fine_a by_o mean_n whereof_o and_o acknowledge_v their_o old_a bishop_n the_o war_n cease_v in_o the_o country_n of_o liege_n in_o the_o year_n 1409._o after_o this_o great_a victory_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n go_v to_o the_o french_a king_n court_n and_o do_v mediate_v a_o peace_n for_o john_n duke_n of_o burgongne_n his_o father_n king_n in_o law_n with_o the_o king_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o homicide_n commit_v upon_o the_o person_n of_o lewis_n duke_n of_o orleans_n the_o king_n brother_n and_o so_o a_o peace_n be_v conclude_v betwixt_o they_o whereat_o all_o france_n rejoice_v and_o commend_v the_o earl_n of_o holland_n for_o so_o good_a a_o work_n in_o the_o year_n 1410._o the_o truce_n between_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n be_v expire_v the_o earl_n send_v some_o ship_n of_o war_n into_o the_o zuyderzee_n to_o keep_v war_n they_o of_o herderwyk_n and_o elburch_n from_o go_v to_o sea_n the_o earl_n have_v also_o draw_v into_o his_o league_n the_o town_n of_o amersfort_n in_o the_o country_n oâ—…_n vtrecht_n to_o which_o town_n he_o give_v many_o good_a privilege_n and_o immunity_n for_o that_o it_o be_v always_o open_a unto_o he_o and_o at_o his_o command_n and_o do_v serve_v he_o as_o a_o place_n of_o arm_n to_o enter_v by_o it_o into_o the_o veluwe_n and_o the_o country_n of_o gelder_n on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o lord_n john_n of_o arckel_n captain_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n horse_n by_o the_o duke_n command_v seize_v upon_o the_o castle_n of_o hofeslaeken_n &_o near_o unto_o it_o cause_v a_o fort_n to_o be_v build_v against_o they_o of_o amersfort_n the_o which_o he_o man_v with_o a_o good_a garrison_n to_o defend_v the_o say_a castle_n one_o day_n among_o the_o rest_n hubert_z of_o culenbourgh_n john_n of_o vianen_n and_o arnold_n of_o eienburch_n knight_n and_o captain_n of_o the_o hollander_n issue_v forth_o with_o their_o man_n out_o of_o the_o town_n of_o amersfort_n to_o go_v and_o skirmish_n with_o they_o of_o the_o town_n and_o castle_n of_o hoefslaeken_n but_o the_o garrison_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o know_v of_o their_o come_n abandon_v both_o place_n these_o captain_n find_v they_o empty_a and_o forsake_v raze_v they_o from_o thence_o they_o go_v to_o nyekerke_n the_o which_o they_o spoil_v and_o fire_v and_o so_o return_v with_o their_o spoil_n into_o amersfort_n in_o the_o year_n 1412._o there_o be_v a_o peace_n make_v betwixt_o these_o two_o prince_n william_n of_o bavaria_n earl_n of_o holland_n and_o renold_n duke_n of_o gelder_n by_o the_o which_o it_o be_v say_v that_o prince_n the_o duke_n shall_v yield_v unto_o the_o earl_n the_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n with_o all_o the_o appurtenance_n that_o depend_v thereon_o and_o that_o he_o shall_v cause_v the_o young_a lord_n of_o arckel_n his_o cousin_n to_o do_v the_o like_a moreover_o it_o be_v agree_v that_o the_o earl_n shall_v pay_v unto_o the_o duke_n for_o the_o charge_n he_o have_v be_v at_o in_o the_o say_a town_n 100000._o crown_n and_o that_o the_o duke_n shall_v resign_v unto_o the_o say_a peace_n young_a lord_n of_o arckel_n the_o seignory_n of_o bron_n the_o castle_n of_o oyen_n and_o seven_o village_n depend_v thereon_o with_o five_o thousand_o florin_n of_o the_o rhine_n of_o yearly_a pension_n assign_v he_o upon_o the_o towll_fw-mi or_o custom_n of_o loebeck_n the_o which_o be_v thus_o conclude_v in_o the_o town_n of_o wyck-terduyr-sted_n which_o do_v william_n of_o arckell_n transport_v unto_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n for_o himself_o and_o his_o heir_n for_o ever_o the_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n with_o all_o the_o country_n and_o seigneorie_n of_o arckell_n and_o by_o that_o mean_v the_o say_a town_n and_o country_n have_v remain_v earl_n annex_v unto_o the_o conty_n of_o holland_n unto_o this_o day_n these_o two_o prince_n be_v by_o the_o mean_n of_o this_o peace_n become_v good_a friend_n the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n accompany_v with_o his_o chief_a nobility_n go_v to_o visit_v the_o earl_n of_o holland_n who_o receive_v he_o courteous_o and_o with_o great_a state_n stay_v there_o some_o time_n and_o disport_v themselves_o together_o in_o all_o sort_n of_o mirth_n feast_n &_o pastime_n during_o this_o time_n there_o cameâ—…one_v unto_o the_o earl_n that_o be_v a_o secret_a servant_n unto_o the_o duke_n advise_v he_o in_o all_o duty_n to_o beware_v of_o his_o secret_a enemy_n which_o he_o have_v in_o his_o country_n and_o of_o his_o own_o vassal_n who_o seek_v to_o attempt_v not_o only_o against_o his_o state_n but_o also_o against_o his_o person_n the_o which_o do_v somewhat_o trouble_v and_o perplex_v the_o earl_n not_o know_v who_o wish_v he_o so_o much_o evil_n the_o duke_n be_v return_v into_o his_o country_n cont_n william_n of_o holland_n have_v a_o like_a desire_n to_o go_v and_o visit_v he_o the_o which_o he_o do_v be_v well_o accompany_v the_o duke_n know_v of_o his_o come_n go_v to_o meet_v he_o as_o far_o as_o the_o velue_fw-mi and_o receive_v he_o with_o inestimable_a courtesy_n and_o welcome_n entertain_v one_o another_o with_o great_a sign_n of_o love_n his_o interview_n continue_v eight_o day_n these_o prince_n be_v once_o among_o the_o rest_n feast_v and_o drink_v together_o the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n have_v his_o head_n full_a of_o wine_n he_o say_v unto_o the_o earl_n dear_a cousin_n it_o fall_v out_o now_o happy_o for_o you_o that_o we_o be_v so_o well_o reconcile_v advertisement_n and_o good_a friend_n together_o why_o say_v the_o earl_n for_o say_v he_o if_o it_o be_v not_o so_o you_o have_v be_v now_o my_o prisoner_n the_o other_o answer_v i_o can_v believe_v it_o without_o doubt_n cousin_n say_v he_o of_o gelder_n it_o have_v be_v so_o and_o wonder_v not_o at_o it_o for_o you_o have_v some_o of_o your_o chief_a vassal_n have_v be_v actor_n in_o it_o these_o speech_n be_v past_a the_o earl_n cast_v up_o his_o head_n they_o end_v the_o banquet_n merry_o the_o earl_n be_v return_v into_o holland_n be_v still_o pensive_a and_o wonder_v egmond_n much_o who_o those_o may_v be_v that_o will_v or_o dare_v attempt_v any_o such_o thing_n against_o he_o be_v their_o prince_n and_o as_o he_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o in_o these_o last_o war_n john_n of_o egmond_n have_v not_o serve_v he_o neither_o with_o his_o person_n nor_o with_o his_o subject_n have_v refuse_v to_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n and_o that_o in_o five_o year_n space_n he_o have_v not_o come_v to_o the_o court_n but_o upon_o good_a warrant_n the_o which_o the_o other_o nobleman_n and_o knight_n have_v never_o demand_v he_o begin_v to_o suspect_v and_o to_o have_v a_o bad_a conceit_n of_o he_o and_o of_o the_o lord_n of_o yselsteyn_n his_o brother_n yet_o at_o that_o time_n he_o make_v no_o show_n thereof_o conceal_v it_o in_o his_o breast_n until_o he_o have_v make_v some_o trial_n thereof_o without_o attempt_v any_o thing_n rash_o against_o they_o that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v say_v he_o have_v do_v they_o wrong_n in_o the_o year_n 1414._o the_o frison_n revolt_v again_o from_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n levy_v revoult_v some_o man_n covert_o and_o come_v secret_o by_o night_n and_o surprise_v the_o town_n of_o staveren_n those_o that_o be_v in_o guard_n perform_v their_o duty_n ill_a where_o they_o take_v many_o hollander_n who_o they_o put_v to_o ransom_n which_o town_n have_v be_v 13._o year_n under_o the_o quiet_a command_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n this_o revolt_n make_v the_o frison_n so_o odious_a unto_o cont_n william_n as_o he_o resolve_v to_o suppress_v they_o in_o such_o sort_n as_o they_o shall_v never_o have_v more_o mean_n to_o rise_v against_o he_o nor_o against_o any_o other_o but_o as_o at_o that_o time_n there_o fall_v out_o affair_n of_o great_a importance_n he_o defer_v the_o make_n of_o war_n against_o they_o until_o
a_o better_a opportunity_n and_o season_n in_o the_o year_n 1415._o on_o saint_n katherine_n day_n as_o john_n lord_n of_o arckel_n return_v from_o the_o funeral_n of_o anthony_n of_o burgongne_n duke_n of_o brabant_n pass_v by_o arpenburgge_n he_o prisoner_n be_v surprise_v in_o a_o certain_a ambuscado_n which_o didier_n vander_v merwen_n lord_n of_o sevenbergen_n and_o philip_n of_o leckâ—…_n have_v lay_v for_o he_o lead_v he_o into_o holland_n cover_v with_o a_o white_a cloak_n of_o the_o order_n of_o the_o dutch_a knight_n to_o disguise_v he_o the_o better_a cont_n william_n be_v very_o glad_a of_o this_o prize_n &_o come_v to_o the_o hage_n whether_o they_o say_v lord_n be_v bring_v unto_o he_o who_o send_v he_o prisoner_n from_o thence_o to_o the_o castle_n of_o la_fw-fr goude_n who_o afterward_o be_v bring_v to_o sevenberghe_n with_o a_o straight_a guard_n where_o he_o be_v ten_o year_n a_o prisoner_n those_o of_o brussels_n hear_v that_o the_o say_a lord_n of_o arckell_n who_o be_v their_o bourgeois_n have_v be_v eâ—…_n take_v up_o on_o the_o jurisdiction_n of_o brabant_n will_v with_o the_o help_n of_o other_o town_n of_o the_o country_n from_o whence_o they_o draw_v some_o man_n go_v and_o take_v he_o away_o by_o force_n out_o of_o his_o prison_n at_o sevenberghe_n but_o duke_n john_n of_o burgongne_n their_o prince_n will_v not_o suffer_v it_o nor_o enter_v into_o quarrel_n with_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n his_o son_n in_o law_n for_o that_o lord_n sake_n during_o the_o time_n that_o the_o say_a lord_n of_o arckel_n be_v a_o prisoner_n he_o be_v sometime_o carry_v before_o cont_n william_n and_o his_o council_n before_o themselves_o who_o he_o do_v protest_v it_o to_o be_v true_a and_o declare_v by_o what_o mean_n and_o by_o who_o the_o earl_n shall_v have_v be_v deliver_v prisoner_n unto_o duke_n william_n of_o geldres_n the_o which_o the_o earl_n dissemble_v for_o some_o reason_n keep_v it_o secret_a in_o his_o breast_n until_o it_o be_v time_n to_o discover_v it_o as_o it_o be_v a_o common_a brute_n who_o shall_v deliver_v he_o during_o the_o time_n that_o the_o earl_n and_o duke_n be_v in_o war_n one_o against_o another_o the_o kinsfolk_n and_o friend_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o egmond_n and_o yselstein_n hear_v that_o this_o imputation_n be_v lay_v upon_o they_o &_o upon_o all_o their_o house_n will_v for_o the_o preservation_n of_o their_o honour_n purge_v they_o from_o so_o foul_a a_o infamy_n as_o a_o thing_n that_o touch_v they_o near_o both_o in_o body_n and_o good_n john_n lord_n of_o egmond_n complain_v that_o therein_o they_o do_v he_o great_a wrong_n know_v himself_o innocent_a of_o that_o wherewith_o he_o be_v general_o tax_v yet_o he_o protest_v to_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o justify_v himself_o before_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n his_o prince_n so_o as_o he_o may_v have_v access_n unto_o he_o under_o safe_a conduit_n the_o earl_n be_v return_v from_o a_o voyage_n which_o he_o have_v make_v into_o england_n with_o the_o emperor_n sigismonde_n to_o mediate_v a_o peace_n betwixt_o the_o king_n of_o france_n and_o england_n the_o kinsman_n of_o the_o person_n say_a lord_n of_o egmond_n entreat_v he_o that_o he_o will_v grante_v the_o say_v safe_a conduit_n that_o he_o may_v purge_v himself_o of_o those_o crime_n in_o his_o presence_n and_o before_o his_o council_n the_o which_o the_o earl_n will_v have_v he_o do_v and_o therefore_o command_v that_o he_o shall_v be_v adiourn_v to_o appear_v in_o person_n within_o forty_o five_o day_n to_o justify_v himself_o of_o such_o matter_n as_o shall_v be_v lay_v against_o he_o the_o lord_n of_o egmond_n be_v thrice_o lawful_o forfeit_v adiourn_v and_o appear_v not_o be_v upon_o the_o three_o default_n for_o his_o contumacy_n condemn_v by_o the_o earl_n council_n to_o be_v attaint_v and_o convict_v of_o treason_n for_o the_o crime_n and_o attempt_n object_v against_o he_o and_o to_o forfeit_v body_n and_o good_n according_a to_o which_o sentence_n all_o his_o good_n land_n and_o signory_n be_v seize_v on_o to_o the_o use_n and_o profit_n of_o the_o earl_n and_o of_o the_o county_n of_o holland_n a_o attachment_n grant_v for_o his_o person_n and_o in_o case_n they_o can_v not_o find_v he_o to_o be_v then_o banish_v for_o ever_o out_o of_o the_o country_n and_o jurisdiction_n of_o the_o earldom_n this_o lord_n of_o egmond_n see_v himself_o thus_o entreat_v retire_v unto_o his_o brother_n william_n of_o egmond_n into_o his_o town_n or_o castle_n of_o yselstein_n with_o some_o soldier_n which_o he_o have_v at_o his_o devotion_n soon_o after_o the_o earl_n send_v some_o deputy_n of_o his_o council_n to_o and_o summon_v the_o say_a town_n and_o castle_n to_o yield_v unto_o his_o obedience_n the_o which_o be_v refuse_v he_o present_o cause_v a_o small_a army_n to_o be_v levy_v whereof_o he_o send_v the_o one_o half_a before_o yselstein_n and_o with_o the_o rest_n he_o go_v over_o towards_o schonhoven_n from_o whence_o he_o go_v to_o join_v with_o the_o other_o part_n that_o he_o may_v besiege_v the_o castle_n on_o the_o other_o side_n but_o the_o lord_n james_n of_o gaesbeck_n hubert_n of_o culemburch_n and_o john_n of_o vianen_n near_o ally_v unto_o the_o house_n of_o egmond_n fear_v that_o they_o will_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o egmond_n ruin_n of_o their_o house_n do_v labour_n for_o their_o reconciliation_n with_o the_o earl_n the_o which_o they_o obtain_v upon_o condition_n that_o the_o say_v lord_n of_o egmond_n shall_v depart_v with_o their_o good_n out_o of_o yselstein_n and_o out_o of_o the_o county_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n whether_o they_o may_v neither_o go_v nor_o come_v without_o the_o earl_n express_v leave_v which_o town_n and_o castle_n of_o yselstein_n they_o do_v yield_v unto_o he_o absolute_o with_o the_o seigneorie_n appurtenance_n and_o dependence_n in_o consideration_n whereof_o the_o earl_n shall_v pay_v yearly_a unto_o the_o say_a william_n of_o egmond_n six_o hundred_o crown_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o to_o the_o lady_n yoland_n their_o mother_n 800._o crown_n more_o yearly_a the_o payment_n to_o remain_v to_o their_o heir_n for_o ever_o of_o the_o which_o authentical_a letter_n be_v draw_v and_o so_o cont_n william_n be_v dispose_v of_o the_o say_a town_n castle_n and_o seigneorie_n of_o yselstein_n but_o since_o it_o be_v restore_v egmond_n to_o the_o say_a house_n of_o egmond_n of_o the_o which_o maximilian_n of_o egmond_n earl_n of_o buren_n be_v the_o last_o lord_n of_o that_o name_n who_o daughter_n and_o sole_a heir_n william_n of_o nassau_n prince_n of_o orange_n take_v to_o his_o first_o wife_n by_o who_o he_o have_v charles_n philip_n of_o nassau_n now_o prince_n of_o orange_n earl_n of_o buren_n cont_n of_o iselstein_n saint_n anneland_n saint_n martin_n dick_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o lady_n anne_n of_o nassau_n his_o sister_n contesse_n dowager_n of_o hohenloo_n belong_v sister_n by_o the_o father_n side_n to_o prince_n maurice_n of_o nassau_n at_o this_o day_n governor_n general_n and_o admiral_n of_o the_o unite_a province_n of_o the_o netherlands_o cont_n william_n of_o holland_n consider_v that_o be_v two_o and_o fitie_n year_n old_a have_v time_n no_o heir_n but_o one_o only_a daughter_n call_v jacoba_n or_o jaqueline_n marry_v to_o the_o dolphin_n son_n to_o charles_n the_o six_o king_n of_o france_n assemble_v the_o estate_n governor_n bailiff_n and_o officer_n of_o all_o his_o province_n land_n and_o seigneoris_n of_o who_o he_o require_v a_o promise_n &_o oath_n that_o in_o case_n he_o shall_v die_v without_o heir_n male_a that_o they_o shall_v not_o acknowledge_v any_o other_o but_o the_o say_a lady_n jaqueline_n for_o their_o princess_n and_o sovereign_a lady_n who_o they_o shall_v defend_v &_o maintain_v in_o this_o quality_n against_o all_o the_o which_o the_o baron_n noble_n knight_n and_o all_o the_o estate_n in_o general_a of_o his_o country_n do_v promise_v and_o swear_v whereof_o a_o â—…nsturment_n be_v draw_v in_o writing_n with_o the_o seal_n of_o some_o of_o 1417_o the_o chief_a nobleman_n and_o town_n in_o the_o year_n 1417._o the_o dolphin_n of_o france_n husband_n to_o the_o lady_n jaqueline_n of_o bavaria_n be_v send_v for_o by_o the_o die_v king_n his_o father_n to_o come_v to_o paris_n the_o earl_n of_o holland_n his_o father_n in_o law_n convoy_v he_o into_o henault_n where_o he_o shall_v attend_v the_o king_n man_n to_o conduct_v he_o to_o the_o court_n but_o before_o he_o go_v he_o be_v poison_v and_o die_v soon_o after_o some_o hold_n that_o it_o be_v in_o put_v on_o a_o shirt_n of_o male_a which_o have_v be_v give_v he_o he_o be_v 20._o year_n old_a and_o jaquiline_n his_o wife_n 19_o when_o he_o die_v the_o four_o of_o april_n 1417._o his_o body_n be_v carry_v to_o paris_n soon_o after_o the_o last_o day_n
of_o may_n in_o the_o say_a year_n 1417._o die_v william_n of_o bavaria_n earl_n holland_n of_o holland_n zealand_n henault_n and_o lord_n of_o friesland_n of_o a_o sore_n he_o have_v in_o his_o leg_n which_o come_v with_o the_o bite_n of_o a_o mad_a dog_n the_o which_o be_v open_v by_o his_o chirurgeon_n do_v so_o impair_v as_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o death_n the_o say_a lady_n jaquiline_n widow_n to_o the_o dolphin_n of_o france_n succeed_v he_o in_o all_o his_o siegniories_fw-la her_o father_n recommend_v she_o before_o his_o death_n to_o his_o most_o faithful_a servant_n require_v they_o to_o marry_v she_o again_o to_o john_n duke_n of_o brabant_n he_o be_v inter_v at_o valenciennes_n in_o henault_n after_o he_o have_v govern_v his_o country_n the_o space_n of_o 13._o year_n the_o lady_n marguerite_n of_o bourgongne_n his_o wife_n daughter_n to_o duke_n john_n of_o bourgongne_n live_v long_o after_o he_o and_o be_v inter_v at_o quesnoy_n in_o henault_n this_o cont_n william_n be_v a_o severe_a man_n against_o his_o rebel_n and_o enemy_n and_o very_o courteous_a affable_a and_o kind_a unto_o his_o friend_n a_o just_a and_o bountiful_a prince_n he_o have_v two_o bastard_n brethren_n albert_n and_o william_n of_o bavaria_n the_o which_o be_v lord_n of_o schagen_n this_o william_n be_v twice_o at_o jerusalem_n to_o see_v the_o holy_a sepulchre_n and_o once_o at_o mount_n synay_n or_o saint_n catherines_n mount_n in_o which_o voyage_n he_o be_v knight_v and_o at_o his_o return_n make_v chastelain_n or_o governor_n of_o medemblyck_n afterward_o the_o good_a duke_n philip_n of_o burgongne_n become_v earl_n of_o holland_n give_v he_o in_o west_n friesland_n the_o seigneory_n of_o schagen_n schagen_n bersinghorne_n and_o harynckhuysen_n which_o william_n cause_v a_o goodly_a castle_n to_o be_v build_v in_o the_o say_a village_n of_o schagen_n and_o make_v a_o great_a circuit_n of_o the_o country_n to_o be_v dick_v in_o and_o recover_v from_o the_o sea_n near_o unto_o sype_n and_o the_o village_n s_o martin_n call_v it_o nyelant_n he_o have_v to_o wife_n alix_n the_o daughter_n of_o john_n of_o hodenpil_n by_o who_o he_o have_v beside_o daughter_n three_o son_n albert_n signior_n of_o schagen_n a_o knight_n john_n escoutette_v of_o harlem_n and_o william_n he_o be_v a_o very_a famous_a and_o renown_a knight_n all_o his_o life_n time_n for_o his_o virtue_n and_o valiant_a deed_n he_o die_v old_a in_o the_o year_n 1473._o his_o elder_a son_n albert_n of_o schagen_n have_v to_o wife_n adrian_n daughter_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o nyenrode_n and_o velson_n by_o who_o he_o have_v one_o only_a daughter_n name_v jasine_n who_o be_v first_o marry_v to_o walter_n of_o egmond_n lord_n of_o soetermeer_n and_o afterward_o to_o josse_v of_o borssele_n count_n william_n have_v also_o three_o bastard_n two_o son_n and_o one_o daughter_n lewis_n and_o bastard_n euerard_n knight_n and_o beatrix_n van_fw-mi vlyet_fw-mi euerard_n be_v the_o first_o seigneor_n of_o hoochtwoud_n in_o west_n friesland_n where_o he_o cause_v a_o goodly_a house_n in_o form_n of_o a_o castle_n to_o be_v build_v and_o have_v to_o wife_n the_o daughter_n of_o flores_n van_fw-mi kyesweck_n by_o who_o he_o have_v anthony_n signior_n of_o hoochtwoud_n this_o anthony_n have_v to_o wife_n sophia_n the_o daughter_n of_o john_n seigneor_n of_o polgeest_n who_o bear_v he_o five_o son_n baldwyn_n signior_n of_o hoochtwoud_n a_o knight_n william_n gerard_n cornellis_n and_o euerard_n who_o be_v a_o monk_n in_o the_o abbey_n of_o egmond_n and_o one_o daughter_n name_v judeth_n who_o be_v a_o nun_n in_o the_o covent_n of_o poel_n by_o leyden_n this_o baldwyn_n sell_v the_o say_a signiory_n of_o hoochtwood_n for_o that_o he_o have_v no_o child_n to_o john_n the_o first_o earl_n of_o egmond_n bâ—…atrix_fw-la the_o bastard_n daughter_n of_o count_n william_n be_v first_o marry_v to_o philip_n van_fw-mi 〈◊〉_d a_o knight_n by_o who_o she_o have_v no_o child_n afterward_o she_o marry_v again_o to_o john_n of_o woerden_n siegnior_n of_o vlyet_n by_o who_o she_o have_v gerâ—…ard_v of_o vlyet_fw-mi esquire_n at_o that_o time_n their_o flourish_v among_o the_o chieâ—…e_n of_o the_o nobility_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n 〈◊〉_d williâ—…m_n lord_n of_o arckell_n wallerand_n lord_n of_o â—…ederode_a earl_n of_o genap_n william_n of_o brederode_n james_n lord_n of_o gaesbeck_n abcoude_n wyâ—…k_n putten_n and_o streven_n philip_n vicont_v of_o leyden_n lord_n of_o wassenare_n john_n and_o henry_n â—…is_n son_n john_n of_o egmond_n and_o william_n of_o yselstein_n his_o brother_n philip_n of_o leck_n wâ—…lsart_n of_o lâ—…_n vere_n henry_n of_o vianen_n &_o ameiden_n floris_n of_o borssele_n lord_n of_o sevenbergh_n zuylen_n and_o s._n martin_n dycâ—…_n faâ—…er_n to_o franâ—…_n of_o borssele_n the_o last_o husband_n of_o jaqueline_n countess_n of_o holland_n james_n of_o borssâ—…le_a lord_n of_o brigdam_n and_o dâ—…yvelandt_n costin_n of_o hemestede_n and_o 〈◊〉_d of_o hemestede_n john_n of_o cruninghen_n john_n of_o renesse_n hubert_n of_o culenburch_n didier_n of_o merwe_v john_n of_o laâ—…geraeck_n didier_n lord_n of_o henckelom_n john_n vicont_v of_o montfort_n arnold_n of_o lyenburch_n henry_n of_o naeldwyck_n and_o his_o two_o son_n wiliam_n and_o albert_n squire_n didier_n of_o leck_n john_n of_o hodenpil_n william_n bastard_n of_o holland_n first_o siegnior_n of_o schagen_n and_o his_o brother_n adrian_n both_o son_n to_o count_n albert_n of_o bavaria_n â—…rard_a bastard_n to_o count_v william_n the_o first_o lord_n of_o hoochtwoode_n and_o lewis_n a_o knight_n his_o brother_n john_n of_o treslon_n bastard_n to_o guy_n earl_n of_o blois_n john_n of_o vianen_n siegniâ—…r_n of_o noordeloos_n john_n of_o woudâ—…_n lord_n of_o warmoâ—…t_n and_o alemada_n james_n of_o will_v his_o son_n daniel_n of_o poele_n clâ—…wer_n governor_n of_o s._n ghertruâ—…denbergh_n 〈◊〉_d of_o poelgeeâ—…t_n and_o his_o brother_n gerrard_n bartholomew_n of_o raphorst_n john_n of_o hemisted_a siegnior_n of_o beâ—…thusen_n john_n of_o vlyet_n philip_n of_o dorp_n john_n henry_n and_o ghysbreecht_a of_o croenenburch_n brethren_n flores_n of_o alâ—…mada_n gerard_n of_o woert_fw-mi gerard_n of_o zyl_n giles_n of_o cralingen_n gerrard_n of_o lyesuelt_fw-mi floris_n of_o abeele_n gerard_n conrade_n john_n and_o arnold_n brethren_n of_o haerlaâ—…r_n frederik_n of_o sevent_a berthold_n of_o assendolse_a didâ—…er_n of_o beet_n all_o knight_n then_o john_n of_o egmond_n siegnior_n of_o soâ—…termeer_n a_o other_o john_n of_o egmond_n siegnior_n of_o wateringh_n albert_n of_o egmond_n of_o maremsteyn_n â—…ugh_v of_o alâ—…mada_n herpert_n of_o forest_n didier_n of_o assendelf_n simon_n of_o burcht_a floris_n of_o adricom_n gerard_n vuytten_a hage_n gerard_n potter_n baldwin_n of_o wietten_n floris_n of_o tol._n herpert_n of_o bossche_n william_n egger_n first_o lord_n and_o founder_n of_o the_o town_n of_o pourmereinde_n john_n his_o son_n floris_n of_o kyeâ—…oeck_n john_n vander_v myer_n arnold_n spyerinck_v nicholas_n of_o waterlandt_n william_n nagle_n with_o many_o other_o squire_n and_o gentleman_n which_o be_v to_o long_o to_o number_v and_o most_o of_o all_o these_o noble_a famyly_n be_v at_o this_o day_n extinct_a jaqveline_n of_o bavaria_n the_o 28_o governess_n in_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n and_o contesse_n of_o henault_n 2â—…_n â—…acoba_fw-la bavariâ—…_n four_o time_n in_o marriage_n i_o my_o fruit_n do_v try_v yet_o can_v i_o not_o increase_v my_o progeny_n gorrichom_n i_o win_v against_o william_n of_o arckel_n in_o which_o exploit_n three_o hundred_o english_a fall_v beneath_o my_o conduct_n while_o one_o day_n do_v shine_v my_o husband_n ransom_n make_v i_o to_o resign_v my_o country_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o burgundy_n ten_o year_n with_o pain_n i_o sit_v in_o soveraigntye_n and_o now_o in_o one_o grave_n with_o my_o grandfather_n peace_n do_v my_o body_n to_o his_o rest_n confer_v the_o lady_n jaqueline_n or_o jacoba_fw-la as_o the_o hollander_n term_v she_o the_o daughter_n and_o only_a heir_n of_o william_n of_o bavaria_n earl_n of_o holland_n etc._n etc._n succeed_v after_o the_o death_n of_o her_o father_n in_o all_o his_o earldom_n and_o seignory_n she_o be_v then_o widow_n as_o we_o have_v say_v to_o the_o dolphin_n of_o france_n be_v 17._o year_n old_a keep_v with_o her_o mother_n the_o lady_n marguerite_n daughter_n to_o john_n duke_n of_o bourgongne_n father_n to_o philip._n her_o father_n obsequy_n and_o funeral_n pomp_n be_v end_v she_o be_v conduct_v throughout_o all_o the_o town_n of_o henault_n whereof_o she_o take_v possession_n and_o receive_v the_o homage_v of_o her_o subject_n and_o vassal_n by_o reason_n of_o her_o widowhood_n and_o her_o youth_n she_o have_v much_o trouble_n in_o the_o government_n of_o her_o holland_n country_n especial_o of_o holland_n for_o that_o the_o two_o faction_n reviue_v again_o the_o hoeckin_n hold_v the_o countess_n party_n and_o the_o cabillautin_n a_o contrary_a one_o by_o reason_n whereof_o all_o the_o time_n of_o her_o
herself_o under_o his_o charge_n else_o he_o will_v denounce_v war_n against_o she_o he_o have_v draw_v unto_o his_o faction_n william_n of_o arckell_n john_n of_o egmond_n william_n of_o yselstein_n by_o who_o favour_n and_o assistance_n he_o think_v to_o do_v wonder_n promise_v they_o also_o to_o restore_v they_o to_o their_o land_n that_o be_v forfeit_v to_o cont_n william_n father_n to_o the_o contesse_n afterward_o john_n of_o egmond_n find_v mean_n to_o surprise_v the_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n gorrichom_n in_o the_o name_n of_o john_n of_o arckel_n his_o cousin_n the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o other_o baron_n which_o hold_v the_o contesses_n party_n see_v the_o town_n thus_o surprise_v retire_v themselves_o present_o into_o the_o castle_n which_o cont_n william_n have_v cause_v to_o be_v build_v william_n of_o arckell_n arrive_v soon_o after_o be_v accompany_v with_o many_o knight_n and_o gentleman_n where_o he_o be_v restore_v to_o his_o siegniorie_n but_o the_o castle_n hold_v good_a aga_v he_o john_n of_o bavaria_n go_v secret_o to_o gorrichom_n confer_v with_o the_o say_a nobleman_n &_o then_o return_v to_o dordrecht_n the_o contesse_n be_v advertise_v hereof_o draw_v what_o force_n she_o can_v together_o out_o of_o all_o her_o country_n and_o with_o the_o assistance_n of_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n and_o of_o amersfort_n accompany_v by_o her_o mother_n sail_v up_o the_o river_n of_o merwe_v and_o go_v before_o gorrichom_n gorrichom_n the_o chief_a of_o her_o army_n be_v walraven_v of_o brederode_n than_o lieutenant_n to_o the_o say_a lady_n in_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n where_o the_o say_v princess_n be_v arrive_v they_o be_v welcome_v into_o the_o castle_n and_o their_o army_n camp_v round_o about_o the_o night_n follow_v their_o man_n go_v to_o the_o sapp_n and_o make_v a_o breach_n betwixt_o the_o castle_n and_o the_o town_n the_o which_o be_v so_o great_a as_o they_o may_v enter_v with_o their_o army_n in_o battle_n the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n see_v this_o breach_n put_v his_o man_n sudden_o in_o order_n be_v about_o 4000_o the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n have_v dispose_v of_o his_o troop_n advance_v to_o enter_v but_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n have_v sudden_o cast_v up_o a_o trench_n betwixt_o the_o town_n and_o the_o castle_n so_o as_o they_o can_v not_o pass_v nor_o easy_o approach_v notwithstanding_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n and_o amersfort_n have_v leap_v over_o the_o ditch_n march_v brave_o in_o battle_n into_o the_o town_n the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n have_v his_o troop_n very_o resolute_a go_v bold_o to_o encounter_v they_o the_o charge_n be_v furious_a and_o very_a bloody_a the_o one_o strive_v to_o conquer_v the_o other_o to_o defend_v again_o but_o in_o the_o end_n the_o lord_n of_o arckels_n man_n beginning_n to_o faint_v have_v no_o hope_n of_o any_o supply_n and_o see_v the_o contesses_n force_n to_o increase_v hourly_o they_o turn_v their_o back_n and_o flee_v there_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n slay_v and_o with_o he_o the_o earl_n of_o osburch_n the_o siegnior_n â—…ne_n of_o pettersen_n henry_n bastard_n of_o arckell_n allard_n of_o buren_n splinter_n the_o bastard_n of_o nyenrood_n otto_n of_o gelechom_n otto_n of_o ghemmen_n william_n of_o appeldorn_n &_o about_o a_o 1000_o other_o gentleman_n bourgese_n and_o soldier_n among_o the_o prisoner_n be_v william_n earl_n of_o vernenburch_n the_o earl_n of_o hulberch_n henry_n of_o hoemoet_n the_o baron_n of_o batenburch_n didier_n of_o lyenden_n arnold_n of_o ordange_a and_o raes_n his_o brother_n didier_n of_o heumen_n the_o siegnior_n of_o orflot_n arnold_n of_o egmond_n sieignior_n of_o marestein_n otto_n of_o buren_n john_n of_o heteren_n john_n of_o oyen_n arnold_n of_o craenhem_n and_o arnold_n of_o haerlaer_n all_o knight_n those_o of_o vtrecht_n have_v the_o lord_n john_n of_o egmond_n and_o above_o a_o 1000_o prisoner_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o the_o contesse_n jaquelines_n side_n their_z died_z walraven_a lord_n of_o brederode_n her_o lieutenant_n slay_v through_o the_o negligence_n of_o his_o servant_n the_o which_o be_v a_o great_a loss_n for_o that_o princess_n which_o cause_v she_o to_o mourn_v this_o battle_n be_v give_v in_o the_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n the_o first_o of_o december_n the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n leave_v two_o son_n renold_n lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o ghysbrecht_n cathedral_n deane_n and_o afterward_o elect_a bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n of_o who_o we_o shall_v speak_v hereafter_o pope_n martin_n by_o his_o bull_n of_o the_o 22._o of_o november_n of_o his_o own_o authority_n notwithstanding_o the_o refusal_n of_o the_o council_n of_o constance_n dispense_v with_o the_o marriage_n of_o john_n duke_n of_o brabant_n with_o the_o lady_n jaqueline_n contesse_n of_o holland_n without_o dispensation_n â—…ny_a respect_n to_o the_o proximity_n of_o blood_n send_v the_o bull_n secret_o to_o the_o duke_n by_o his_o ambassador_n the_o which_o be_v come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o john_n of_o bavaria_n her_o uncle_n he_o make_v his_o complaint_n to_o the_o emperor_n sigismonde_n who_o take_v it_o ill_o send_v to_o the_o pope_n let_v he_o understand_v what_o quarrel_n and_o faction_n may_v grow_v thereby_o among_o christian_a prince_n the_o which_o do_v move_v the_o pope_n to_o revooke_v this_o dispensation_n of_o which_o revocation_n john_n of_o bavaria_n send_v a_o authentical_a copy_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n think_v to_o terrify_v he_o therewith_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o proceed_v any_o further_a in_o this_o marriage_n but_o the_o duke_n seem_v not_o to_o know_v anything_o the_o 13._o of_o januarie_n 1418._o 1418._o send_v cont_n engelbert_n of_o nassau_n lord_n of_o leck_n and_o breda_n with_o henry_n lord_n of_o berghe_n upon_o soome_n to_o the_o lady_n jaqueline_n be_v then_o at_o the_o hage_n in_o holland_n with_o his_o bull._n the_o 8._o of_o march_n follow_v the_o duke_n accompany_v with_o many_o earl_n baron_n knight_n and_o nobles_z his_o friend_n and_o vassal_n come_v to_o the_o say_a lady_n countess_n at_o the_o hage_n to_o advise_v of_o their_o marriage_n the_o bishop_n of_o tournay_n with_o other_o noble_a man_n ambassador_n to_o duke_n john_n of_o bourgongne_n be_v there_o present_a with_o the_o chief_a of_o the_o council_n to_o the_o countess_n the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n and_o the_o deputy_n of_o the_o town_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n henault_n and_o frezeland_n where_o they_o do_v view_v and_o examine_v the_o bull_n of_o dispensation_n and_o the_o copy_n of_o the_o revocation_n the_o which_o not_o be_v find_v authentical_a all_o well_o consider_v they_o conclude_v to_o proceed_v in_o the_o consummation_n of_o the_o marriage_n according_a to_o the_o ordinance_n of_o the_o church_n and_o so_o be_v according_o marry_v the_o four_o of_o april_n by_o holland_n the_o dean_n of_o the_o chapel_n at_o the_o hage_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o old_a lady_n her_o mother_n of_o philip_n vicont_v of_o leyden_n lord_n of_o waesenare_n henry_n of_o leck_n and_o many_o lady_n and_o gentlewoman_n among_o other_o the_o lady_n of_o saint_n martin_n dyke_n the_o lady_n of_o ameyden_n the_o lady_n of_o steenbergen_n and_o other_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n be_v 16._o year_n old_a and_o the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n about_o 18._o when_o as_o they_o be_v marry_v by_o the_o which_o their_o patrimonial_a inheritance_n be_v great_o fortify_v one_o by_o another_o a_o while_n after_o pope_n martin_n do_v write_v unto_o the_o duke_n give_v he_o to_o understand_v that_o the_o again_o revocation_n which_o he_o have_v make_v of_o the_o dispensation_n come_v through_o fear_n of_o the_o emperor_n and_o the_o importunity_n of_o john_n of_o bavaria_n and_o for_o no_o other_o cause_n &_o that_o without_o any_o scruple_n of_o conscience_n they_o may_v live_v free_o in_o that_o state_n of_o marriage_n the_o which_o the_o patriarch_n of_o constantinople_n and_o the_o cardinal_n of_o ostia_n confirm_v by_o their_o bull_n and_o so_o john_n duke_n of_o brabant_n be_v receive_v and_o acknowledge_v in_o the_o country_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n henault_n friesland_n etc._n etc._n for_o their_o prince_n as_o husband_n to_o the_o say_a lady_n their_o princess_n except_o in_o the_o town_n of_o dordretcht_n and_o the_o island_n of_o bryele_n as_o also_o the_o say_a contesse_n jaqueline_n be_v receive_v with_o great_a honour_n in_o the_o town_n of_o the_o duchy_n of_o brabant_n and_o for_o that_o john_n of_o bavaria_n through_o the_o treachery_n of_o they_o of_o dordrecht_n will_v not_o only_o attribute_v unto_o himself_o the_o government_n of_o holland_n but_o do_v also_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o title_n of_o earl_n and_o procure_v great_a trouble_n to_o the_o contesse_n his_o niece_n the_o history_n of_o holland_n have_v put_v he_o in_o the_o number_n but_o without_o rank_n of_o their_o earl_n the_o which_o we_o follow_v and_o will_v describe_v his_o government_n as_o succinnt_o as_o we_o can_v and_o the_o
disaster_n of_o the_o say_a contesse_n unto_o the_o death_n john_n of_o bavaria_n carry_v himself_o as_o governor_n than_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n 28_o dnns_n johannes_n bavariae_fw-la thy_o faith_n of_o dordrect_a force_n and_o thy_o faith_n lossâ—…_n make_v thou_o resign_v thy_o bishopric_n and_o cross_n by_o merlus_n aid_n thy_o greedy_a chest_n to_o fill_v with_o great_a revenue_n of_o thy_o niece_n a_o pupil_n at_o luxenbrough_n thou_o take_v unto_o thy_o spouse_n elisa_n careless_a of_o her_o blood_n or_o house_n in_o thy_o church_n order_n long_o thou_o do_v not_o liuâ—…_n a_o earl_n nor_o marry_v one_o black_a day_n do_v give_v end_n to_o all_o slippâ—…rie_a tâ—…ares_n let_v fall_v for_o thou_o and_o to_o thy_o short_a unstable_a memory_n john_n of_o bavaria_n have_v govern_v his_o bishopric_n of_o liege_n 27._o year_n for_o who_o sake_n as_o we_o have_v say_v before_o so_o much_o blood_n have_v be_v spill_v and_o so_o many_o good_a man_n lose_v their_o life_n have_v resign_v his_o bishopric_n into_o the_o pope_n hand_n notwithstanding_o that_o he_o be_v a_o deacon_n obtain_v a_o dispenspation_n to_o marry_v take_v to_o wife_n the_o lady_n elizabeth_n widow_n to_o anthony_n duke_n of_o brabant_n father_n to_o duke_n john_n and_o marry_v duchess_n of_o luxembourgh_n his_o gossip_n have_v be_v godfather_n to_o a_o son_n of_o she_o he_o carry_v himself_o at_o the_o first_o as_o tutor_n to_o the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n his_o niece_n and_o then_o governor_n of_o holland_n etc._n etc._n then_o he_o obtain_v of_o the_o emperor_n sigismond_n his_o wife_n uncle_n the_o earldom_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o henault_n &_o the_o lordship_n of_o frizeland_n in_o fealty_n and_o homage_n as_o fall_v unto_o the_o emperor_n by_o the_o death_n of_o cont_n william_n his_o brother_n for_o want_v of_o heir_n male_a exclude_v the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n his_o niece_n emperor_n the_o which_o the_o emperor_n be_v at_o constance_n do_v intimate_v unto_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n his_o vassal_n with_o a_o prohibition_n not_o to_o challenge_v any_o thing_n to_o himself_o in_o the_o say_a country_n according_a to_o the_o which_o john_n of_o bavaria_n do_v press_v the_o chief_a town_n of_o the_o say_a province_n to_o receive_v he_o for_o their_o lord_n and_o prince_n the_o town_n of_o holland_n and_o zealand_n make_v he_o answer_v that_o they_o have_v acknowledge_v and_o do_v acknowledge_v the_o say_a lady_n bavaria_n for_o their_o princess_n as_o the_o only_a daughter_n &_o sole_a heir_n to_o cont_n william_n the_o 6._o their_o decease_a prince_n and_o that_o the_o say_v john_n her_o uncle_n have_v also_o acknowledge_v she_o for_o such_o and_o take_v up_o certain_a fee_n and_o signiory_n of_o she_o so_o as_o they_o can_v nor_o ought_v not_o to_o leave_v she_o moreover_o they_o say_v that_o the_o say_v province_n have_v fall_v twice_o before_o to_o the_o female_a kind_n whereof_o they_o have_v imperial_a letter_n and_o therefore_o they_o entreat_v he_o to_o desist_v those_o of_o henault_n send_v he_o their_o answer_n and_o among_o other_o point_n they_o lay_v open_v this_o more_o pertinent_o than_o the_o other_o province_n maintain_v absolute_o that_o the_o country_n of_o henault_n do_v no_o way_n hold_v of_o the_o empire_n in_o the_o which_o the_o daughter_n have_v often_o succeed_v etc._n yet_o john_n of_o bavaria_n take_v upon_o he_o the_o title_n of_o earl_n of_o henault_n holland_n and_o zealand_n and_o lord_n of_o frizland_n and_o be_v so_o acknowledge_v at_o dordrecht_n and_o at_o bryele_n notwithstanding_o the_o promise_n they_o have_v make_v under_o their_o oath_n and_o seal_n with_o the_o other_o town_n of_o holland_n unto_o cont_n william_n father_n to_o the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n whereupon_o john_n of_o bavaria_n be_v proclaim_v enemy_n to_o holland_n and_o zealand_n he_o therefore_o gather_v together_o all_o the_o man_n he_o can_v of_o what_o conditio_fw-la soever_o with_o the_o which_o he_o make_v war_n in_o holland_n holland_n those_o of_o dordrecht_n and_o of_o bryele_n do_v all_o the_o harm_n they_o can_v unto_o their_o neighbour_n that_o hold_v the_o princess_n part_n the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n see_v this_o revolt_n defy_v john_n of_o bavaria_n and_o come_v with_o his_o wife_n bavaria_n into_o holland_n where_o with_o his_o brabansons_n he_o go_v to_o besiege_v the_o town_n of_o dordrecht_n lodging_n his_o hollander_n upon_o the_o dyke_n of_o papendrecht_n but_o this_o siege_n be_v unfortunate_a john_n of_o bavaria_n be_v then_o in_o dordrecht_n &_o very_o glad_a of_o their_o delivery_n seize_v soon_o after_o on_o the_o town_n of_o rotterdam_n whether_o he_o go_v &_o cause_v himself_o to_o be_v acknowledge_v earl_n of_o holland_n stay_v there_o some_o time_n he_o seek_v to_o be_v master_n of_o delfe_n and_o of_o goude_n whereof_o the_o countess_n be_v advertise_v she_o fortify_v they_o &_o the_o town_n of_o schyedam_n with_o good_a garrison_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n john_n of_o bavaria_n cease_v not_o day_n and_o night_n to_o molest_v the_o hollander_n and_o to_o hinder_v their_o navigation_n to_o the_o sea_n by_o the_o river_n of_o bavaria_n mouse_n and_o for_o that_o during_o this_o war_n many_o place_n and_o castle_n be_v daily_o ruin_v the_o country_n make_v waste_v and_o the_o mischief_n increase_v daily_o there_o be_v a_o assembly_n appoint_v in_o the_o town_n of_o wandrechom_n whether_o come_v for_o chief_a mediator_n betwixt_o both_o party_n philip_n earl_n of_o charolois_n son_n to_o john_n duke_n of_o burgongne_n lewis_n of_o luxembourg_n bishop_n of_o teroagne_n and_o peter_n of_o luxenbourg_n his_o brother_n during_o which_o treaty_n a_o truce_n be_v make_v there_o also_o come_v john_n duke_n of_o brabant_n and_o the_o lady_n jaqueline_n his_o wife_n with_o the_o lady_n marguerite_n dovager_n her_o mother_n john_n of_o bavaria_n send_v his_o commissioner_n in_o the_o company_n of_o a_o baron_n of_o bavaria_n gerrard_n of_o boel_n lord_n of_o hemskerke_n and_o some_o other_o there_o be_v a_o accord_n make_v by_o the_o which_o it_o be_v say_v that_o john_n of_o bavaria_n shall_v remain_v lord_n of_o dordrecht_n with_o the_o appurtenance_n of_o the_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n the_o country_n of_o arkel_n of_o lederdam_n schoonwert_n of_o bryele_n of_o the_o contrie_n treaty_n of_o voern_n of_o the_o town_n of_o rotterdam_n and_o the_o siegniorie_n of_o waerden_n and_o enjoy_v they_o for_o he_o and_o his_o heir_n for_o ever_o the_o which_o he_o shall_v hold_v by_o fee_n and_o homage_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n in_o the_o right_n of_o the_o lady_n jaqueline_n contesse_n of_o holland_n his_o wife_n and_o moreover_o he_o shall_v pay_v unto_o he_o within_o a_o year_n a_o hundred_o thousand_o english_a noble_n remain_v lieutenant_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o frizeland_n for_o the_o space_n of_o three_o year_n with_o authority_n to_o dispose_v of_o half_a the_o officer_n and_o magistrate_n and_o the_o contesse_n his_o niece_n of_o the_o other_o half_o these_o condition_n be_v confirm_v reciprocal_o under_o their_o seal_n the_o 19_o of_o july_n in_o the_o year_n 1419._o those_o of_o vtrecht_n and_o amersfort_n be_v also_o reconcile_v and_o all_o act_n of_o hostility_n lay_v 1419._o aside_o both_o in_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o the_o diocese_n of_o vtrecht_n yet_o in_o all_o these_o treaty_n of_o peace_n john_n of_o egmond_n nor_o his_o brother_n of_o yselstein_n be_v comprehend_v nor_o speak_v of_o about_o the_o end_n of_o the_o say_a year_n 1419._o there_o spring_v up_o new_a war_n in_o holland_n and_o the_o dâ—…ocesse_n of_o vtrecht_n by_o reason_n of_o great_a robbery_n and_o spoil_n commit_v by_o john_n lord_n of_o egmond_n who_o take_v all_o he_o can_v find_v upon_o the_o river_n of_o leck_n come_v out_o of_o brabant_n or_o flanders_n sink_v their_o ship_n and_o take_v their_o man_n prisoner_n those_o of_o vtrecht_n write_v unto_o john_n of_o bavaria_n entreat_v he_o to_o do_v they_o reason_n &_o justice_n of_o the_o wrong_n which_o this_o say_a lord_n of_o egmond_n have_v do_v they_o but_o he_o regard_v they_o not_o they_o consider_v therefore_o in_o what_o estate_n their_o affair_n be_v and_o that_o they_o must_v expect_v no_o good_a from_o john_n of_o bavaria_n send_v unto_o john_n duke_n of_o brabant_n and_o the_o contesse_n his_o wife_n to_o acquaint_v they_o with_o the_o wrong_n which_o have_v be_v do_v notwithstanding_o the_o league_n which_o be_v betwixt_o holland_n and_o vtrecht_n the_o duke_n make_v no_o account_n of_o it_o and_o the_o contesse_n be_v desirous_a to_o assist_v and_o help_v they_o have_v no_o mean_n they_o therefore_o address_v themselves_o to_o holland_n frederic_n of_o blankenhein_n their_o prince_n and_o bishop_n and_o to_o the_o town_n of_o the_o high_a diocese_n which_o be_v the_o country_n of_o oueryssel_n they_o see_v there_o will_v never_o be_v any_o end_n of_o
these_o spoil_n and_o theft_n which_o the_o hollander_n of_o the_o cabillautin_n faction_n hold_v the_o part_n of_o john_n of_o bavaria_n do_v commit_v upon_o their_o friend_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o amersfort_n they_o hold_v it_o their_o best_a course_n to_o make_v open_a war_n and_o to_o that_o end_n they_o ally_v themselves_o to_o these_o lord_n william_n of_o brederode_n philip_n vicont_v of_o leyden_n the_o vicont_v of_o montfort_n john_n of_o again_o heemstede_n &_o with_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o hoackins_o faction_n that_o be_v chase_v out_o of_o holland_n against_o the_o lord_n of_o egmond_n and_o gerrard_n boel_n lord_n of_o hemskerke_n chief_a counsellor_n to_o john_n of_o bavaria_n and_o against_o all_o their_o ally_n the_o year_n follow_v john_n of_o bavaria_n and_o his_o faction_n do_v ruin_v many_o of_o their_o adversary_n war_n castle_n in_o the_o quarter_n of_o woerden_n suylen_n houthorst_n and_o nessen_n on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o lord_n of_o broderode_n the_o vicont_v and_o the_o siegnior_n of_o hemsted_n join_v to_o they_o of_o leyden_n do_v also_o burn_v some_o of_o the_o cabillautin_n castle_n as_o zuyck_n raphorst_n rhinburch_n &_o other_o run_v as_o far_o as_o the_o hage_n but_o they_o only_o spoil_v it_o spare_v the_o fire_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o prince_n court_n &_o palace_n &_o the_o honour_n of_o the_o earl_n that_o have_v build_v it_o in_o the_o same_o year_n john_n of_o bavaria_n take_v the_o castle_n of_o poelgeest_n situate_v in_o the_o village_n of_o coekerke_n by_o assault_n cause_v all_o their_o head_n to_o be_v cut_v off_o that_o be_v within_o it_o from_o thence_o he_o bavaâ—…a_n go_v to_o the_o castle_n of_o doe_n the_o which_o be_v yield_v unto_o he_o then_o he_o besiege_v the_o castle_n of_o waert_n in_o the_o village_n of_o leyrdorp_n the_o which_o he_o batter_v and_o take_v by_o force_n kill_v most_o of_o the_o besiege_a &_o then_o raze_v it_o to_o the_o ground_n he_o in_o like_a sort_n win_v that_o of_o zyl_n by_o leyden_n whereas_o there_o die_v many_o man_n and_o then_o he_o ruin_v it_o have_v take_v all_o these_o castle_n and_o gather_v together_o great_a troop_n he_o go_v and_o besiege_v the_o town_n of_o leyden_n the_o space_n of_o nine_o week_n so_o as_o in_o the_o end_n he_o force_v they_o to_o yield_v upon_o composition_n composition_n by_o the_o which_o it_o be_v agree_v that_o all_o soldier_n stranger_n and_o namely_o they_o of_o vtretch_v shall_v depart_v with_o bag_n and_o baggage_n and_o that_o john_n of_o bavaria_n shall_v be_v receive_v into_o the_o town_n without_o the_o oppression_n of_o any_o man_n the_o which_o be_v thus_o conclude_v the_o vicont_v philip_n and_o the_o inhabitant_n do_v only_o acknowledge_v he_o as_o governor_n of_o holland_n the_o soldier_n of_o vtrecht_n think_v to_o retire_v safe_o unto_o their_o town_n the_o lord_n of_o egmond_n â—…gmond_n lie_v in_o wait_n for_o they_o at_o a_o passage_n and_o pursue_v they_o unto_o their_o gate_n on_o the_o other_o side_n john_n of_o bavaria_n against_o the_o say_a accord_n force_v the_o vicont_v of_o leyden_n to_o resign_v and_o yield_v up_o his_o viconty_n unto_o he_o and_o not_o to_o retain_v any_o thing_n for_o himself_o nor_o his_o successor_n but_o the_o castle_n the_o toll_n and_o the_o gruytte_n whereas_o before_o a_o vicont_v of_o leyden_n have_v a_o great_a command_n and_o prerogative_n in_o the_o town_n as_o the_o place_n of_o a_o bailiff_n four_o bourghemaster_n and_o seeven_v sheriff_n henry_n the_o vicont_v elder_a son_n hold_v at_o this_o siege_n bavaria_n the_o part_n of_o john_n of_o bavaria_n against_o his_o father_n who_o also_o make_v session_n of_o the_o say_a viconty_n this_o town_n be_v thus_o yield_v to_o john_n of_o bavaria_n they_o go_v with_o they_o of_o dordrecht_n to_o besiege_v the_o town_n and_o castle_n of_o gheertruydenbergh_n whereof_o didier_n vander_v merwen_n be_v chastelaine_v or_o governor_n who_o in_o the_o end_n he_o force_v to_o yield_v to_o have_v their_o life_n and_o good_n save_v that_o year_n 1420._o john_n duke_n of_o brabant_n come_v from_o antwerp_n into_o zeeland_n at_o the_o request_n of_o john_n of_o bavaria_n and_o land_v at_o saint_n martensdyk_n whereat_o the_o pursuit_n of_o the_o jaqueline_n siegnior_n of_o aschen_n they_o assemble_v without_o the_o privity_n of_o the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n in_o the_o house_n of_o floris_n of_o borssele_n where_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n do_v ratify_v and_o confirm_v unto_o john_n of_o bavaria_n the_o government_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o frizeland_n for_o seven_o year_n long_o and_o moreover_o do_v yield_v up_o unto_o he_o the_o town_n of_o antwerp_n and_o marquisat_n of_o herentael_n the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n be_v return_v to_o antwerp_n by_o the_o advice_n of_o euerard_n tserclaes_n his_o steward_n discharge_v and_o put_v away_o all_o the_o contesse_n jaquelines_n lady_n of_o honour_n and_o maid_n and_o quite_o alter_v and_o change_v her_o estate_n and_o train_n give_v she_o the_o contesse_n of_o moeurs_fw-fr the_o lady_n of_o weesmael_n asschen_n and_o other_o to_o attend_v on_o she_o the_o which_o do_v wonderful_o displease_v the_o lady_n marguerite_n of_o burgongne_n dovager_n of_o holland_n husband_n mother_n to_o the_o countess_n who_o depart_v present_o with_o her_o daughter_n towards_o brussels_n and_o come_v to_o the_o court_n to_o the_o duke_n and_o his_o council_n she_o seek_v to_o persuade_v he_o to_o dissolve_v this_o new_a estate_n or_o train_n the_o which_o not_o able_a to_o obtain_v she_o depart_v discontent_v and_o go_v to_o her_o inn_n call_v the_o look_a glass_n the_o contesse_n her_o daughter_n follow_v she_o weep_v with_o one_o only_a page_n the_o which_o do_v breed_v admiration_n and_o pity_n in_o all_o that_o behold_v she_o the_o next_o day_n the_o mother_n and_o the_o daughter_n retire_v themselves_o into_o henault_n where_o they_o live_v at_o quesnoy_n le_fw-fr conte_n while_o these_o thing_n be_v act_v the_o baron_n noble_n and_o town_n of_o brabant_n hold_v brabant_n a_o assembly_n in_o the_o town_n of_o lowaine_n where_o it_o be_v decree_v to_o displace_v euerard_n of_o tserclaes_n steward_n to_o the_o duke_n and_o the_o siegneor_n of_o asschen_n whereunto_o the_o duke_n oppose_v firm_o for_o that_o they_o be_v his_o two_o mignon_n and_o chief_a councillor_n whereupon_o the_o estate_n of_o brabant_n send_v to_o paris_n to_o philip_n earl_n of_o s._n pol_n brother_n to_o duke_n john_n entreat_v he_o to_o come_v into_o brabant_n to_o govern_v the_o country_n and_o to_o rule_v his_o father_n inheritance_n complain_v that_o duke_n john_n suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v rule_v and_o govern_v by_o a_o company_n of_o flatterer_n and_o pickthank_n who_o seek_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o set_v division_n betwixt_o the_o noble_n and_o town_n of_o the_o country_n and_o their_o lord_n and_o prince_n although_o the_o earl_n be_v loath_a to_o undertake_v this_o charge_n yet_o at_o the_o intreatance_n of_o the_o king_n himself_o he_o go_v into_o brabant_n where_o have_v salute_v the_o duke_n his_o brother_n at_o brussels_n he_o go_v to_o louvain_n there_o he_o understand_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o complaint_n make_v by_o the_o state_n and_o the_o reason_n of_o either_o party_n which_o be_v hear_v he_o go_v to_o quesnoy_v from_o whence_o he_o bring_v the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n and_o her_o mother_n to_o louvaine_n then_o he_o appoint_v a_o other_o assembly_n of_o the_o state_n on_o the_o 29._o of_o september_n at_o vilvoord_n whereas_o the_o say_a brabant_n earl_n be_v present_a with_o the_o two_o lady_n princess_n mother_n and_o daughter_n and_o all_o the_o deputy_n of_o the_o estate_n of_o brabant_n they_o attend_v the_o duke_n only_o who_o counterfeit_v himself_o to_o be_v sick_a have_v expect_v he_o there_o some_o space_n hear_v that_o he_o go_v from_o town_n to_o town_n to_o avoid_v this_o assembly_n the_o state_n by_o the_o advice_n of_o the_o ambassador_n of_o the_o king_n of_o france_n and_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n resolve_v to_o create_v the_o earl_n of_o s._n poll_n reuward_n of_o brabant_n which_o election_n be_v make_v the_o first_o of_o october_n brabant_n duke_n john_n of_o brabant_n have_v be_v persuade_v by_o william_n lord_n of_o bergen_n upon_o soome_n his_o chief_a councillor_n and_o euerard_n of_o tferclaes_n to_o make_v john_n of_o bavaria_n governor_n of_o holland_n and_o frizeland_n have_v also_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o change_n of_o the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n his_o wife_n train_n the_o bastard_n of_o holland_n be_v incense_a for_o this_o cause_n slay_v the_o lord_n of_o bergen_n in_o the_o duke_n his_o master_n chamber_n on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o chamber_n duke_n hear_v that_o cont_n philip_n his_o brother_n have_v the_o title_n of_o reuwart_a of_o brabant_n and_o have_v displase_v and_o change_v the_o magistrate_n of_o brussels_n come_v before_o the_o
town_n accompany_v with_o the_o earl_n of_o moeurs_fw-fr and_o the_o earl_n of_o heynsbergh_n nad_z john_n his_o son_n the_o lord_n of_o bâ—…ren_n provost_n of_o aiz_n and_o about_o 300._o horse_n beside_o his_o ordinary_a train_n the_o duke_n attend_v at_o the_o port_n the_o bourgeoise_n hear_v thereof_o hold_v a_o council_n where_o it_o be_v agree_v that_o the_o duke_n shall_v enter_v with_o his_o ordinary_a train_n of_o 120_o horse_n and_o no_o more_o seven_o of_o the_o bourgess_n go_v unto_o he_o who_o have_v open_v the_o port_n the_o first_o enter_v and_o the_o rest_n thrust_v forward_o in_o a_o press_n the_o duke_n enter_v with_o the_o last_o into_o the_o town_n the_o reuward_n go_v with_o he_o to_o the_o court_n the_o next_o day_n the_o duke_n come_v unto_o the_o town-house_n and_o let_v the_o council_n understanâ—…_n that_o his_o come_n thither_o be_v to_o to_o entreat_v some_o good_a accord_n with_o his_o brother_n and_o the_o baron_n but_o the_o reuward_n be_v go_v to_o louvaine_n to_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o noble_n the_o duke_n fear_v that_o he_o shall_v return_v with_o he_o into_o brussels_n and_o seize_v upon_o his_o person_n demand_v of_o the_o magistrate_n that_o if_o it_o shall_v so_o happen_v wheâ—…her_o they_o will_v open_v he_o the_o gate_n or_o not_o they_o to_o assure_v he_o say_v that_o if_o he_o have_v any_o doubt_n thereof_o they_o will_v deliver_v up_o the_o key_n of_o the_o gate_n into_o his_o hand_n wherewith_o he_o remain_v satisfy_v but_o the_o inhabitant_n be_v not_o in_o quiet_a to_o see_v those_o strange_a soldier_n brag_v in_o tavern_n with_o their_o sword_n in_o their_o hand_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v all_o rich_a before_o they_o go_v out_o of_o brabant_n so_o as_o the_o night_n follow_v they_o assemble_v in_o arm_n upon_o the_o market_n place_n be_v advertise_v of_o some_o dissein_fw-fr of_o the_o earl_n of_o heynsberg_n and_o other_o who_o shall_v seize_v upon_o the_o market_n place_n that_o night_n at_o the_o sound_n of_o a_o bell_n and_o then_o of_o the_o whole_a town_n some_o soldier_n be_v also_o find_v arm_v upon_o their_o bed_n the_o inhabitant_n therefore_o send_v in_o all_o haste_n for_o the_o reuward_n who_o come_v post_v from_o louvaine_n with_o all_o the_o nobility_n and_o deputy_n of_o town_n enter_v into_o brussels_n he_o thank_v the_o bourgess_n for_o that_o they_o have_v so_o constant_o preserve_v the_o town_n and_o day_n be_v come_v he_o go_v to_o the_o court_n to_o the_o duke_n where_o he_o cause_v most_o of_o his_o household_n servant_n to_o be_v apprehend_v dismiss_v other_o that_o be_v not_o prisoner_n and_o soon_o after_o he_o suffer_v they_o to_o depart_v that_o be_v come_v into_o the_o town_n with_o the_o gentleman_n stranger_n but_o the_o master_n as_o the_o earl_n of_o moeure_n and_o heynsbergh_n with_o other_o gentleman_n to_o the_o number_n of_o 150._o be_v detain_v prisoner_n the_o lord_n reuward_o seize_v upon_o all_o the_o horse_n and_o arm_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o apprehend_v heynsberg_n and_o other_o and_o dispose_v of_o they_o to_o who_o he_o please_v the_o emperor_n sigismond_n write_v for_o these_o nobleman_n that_o be_v prisoner_n to_o the_o state_n of_o brabant_n for_o their_o libeâ—…ties_n threaten_v they_o with_o a_o proscription_n of_o the_o empire_n the_o like_a letter_n be_v write_v by_o the_o prince_n elector_n to_o the_o reuward_n to_o who_o he_o make_v no_o liberty_n other_o answer_n but_o that_o he_o have_v cause_v they_o to_o be_v just_o stay_v according_a to_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o country_n as_o they_o themselves_o have_v require_v and_o therefore_o their_o cause_n remain_v doubtful_a until_o they_o have_v win_v the_o favour_n of_o gerrard_n vand_a zype_n chief_a counsellor_n and_o most_o familiar_a with_o the_o reuward_n who_o by_o the_o persuasion_n of_o the_o say_a vande_n zype_n free_v they_o out_o of_o prison_n upon_o certain_a condition_n all_o thing_n be_v thus_o past_a and_o the_o trouble_v end_v the_o earl_n of_o s._n pol_n lord_n reuward_n resign_v up_o his_o office_n of_o reuward_n which_o â—…s_v be_v a_o dignity_n which_o the_o state_n of_o brabant_n have_v power_n according_a to_o their_o privilege_n to_o give_v unto_o who_o they_o please_v to_o reduce_v their_o duke_n unto_o reason_n when_o they_o stray_v from_o their_o duty_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o duke_n john_n his_o brother_n who_o be_v by_o the_o say_a estate_n confirm_v in_o the_o government_n of_o his_o country_n before_o that_o the_o earl_n of_o s._n pol_n go_v out_o of_o brabant_n there_o be_v behead_v euerard_n of_o tserclaes_n knight_n steward_z to_z the_o duke_n adolph_n of_o coudenbergh_n william_n of_o pipenpois_n and_o some_o 14._o of_o the_o chief_a of_o brussels_n brussels_n who_o have_v be_v the_o cause_n or_o at_o the_o least_o have_v wink_v at_o the_o design_v treason_n and_o trouble_n of_o brusseles_a and_o there_o be_v 600._o crown_n promise_v to_o he_o that_o shall_v bring_v in_o the_o signior_n of_o asschen_n alive_a or_o dead_a for_o that_o he_o have_v be_v the_o motive_n of_o the_o unkindness_n and_o quarrel_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n and_o his_o wife_n then_o the_o earl_n of_o s._n pol_n retire_v into_o france_n the_o contesse_n and_o her_o mother_n remain_v still_o at_o quesnoy_n discontent_v still_o with_o duke_n john_n for_o some_o of_o the_o say_v lady_n council_n find_v not_o the_o bull_n of_o her_o marriage_n lawful_a have_v not_o be_v allow_v but_o hold_v it_o to_o be_v fraudulent_a and_o of_o no_o force_n by_o reason_n whereof_o in_o the_o year_n 1423._o she_o go_v into_o england_n from_o whence_o she_o send_v to_o rome_n cyte_v duke_n john_n to_o the_o court_n of_o rome_n to_o hear_v his_o marriage_n declare_v void_a according_a to_o the_o canon_n pope_n martin_n refer_v this_o business_n to_o two_o cardinal_n to_o determine_v thereof_o who_o assign_v a_o day_n for_o the_o duke_n to_o appear_v before_o they_o and_o he_o appoint_v certain_a proctor_n at_o rome_n to_o defend_v his_o cause_n the_o countess_n jaqueline_n hear_v that_o the_o process_n will_v be_v teedious_a and_o long_a without_o attend_v a_o definitive_a sentence_n ally_v herself_o by_o a_o promise_n of_o marriage_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o gloucester_n uncle_n to_o king_n henry_n the_o six_o of_o england_n then_o reign_v upon_o condition_n that_o the_o marriage_n with_o the_o duke_n john_n be_v declare_v unlawful_a she_o shall_v obtain_v a_o dispensation_n from_o the_o pope_n to_o marry_v again_o soon_o after_o the_o duke_n of_o gloucester_n come_v with_o the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n his_o betroth_a henault_n spouse_n unto_o calais_n with_o a_o great_a army_n march_v towards_o henault_n and_o therefore_o he_o divide_v his_o army_n into_o three_o battailion_n the_o lady_n marguerite_n of_o bourgongne_n mother_n to_o the_o countess_n request_v the_o nobility_n of_o henault_n to_o accompany_v she_o and_o to_o go_v and_o meet_v they_o and_o so_o by_o assistance_n and_o favour_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o haure_n lieutenant_n to_o duke_n john_n they_o enter_v into_o henault_n the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n demand_v succour_n from_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n and_o john_n of_o bavaria_n who_o promise_v he_o all_o assistance_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n send_v he_o the_o lord_n of_o croy_n lisle-dam_n and_o mailly_n with_o good_a troop_n of_o soldier_n in_o the_o year_n 1423._o john_n van_fw-mi vlyet_fw-mi have_v his_o head_n cut_v off_o at_o the_o hage_n in_o holland_n be_v accuse_v by_o some_o of_o the_o cabillautin_n faction_n that_o he_o have_v poison_v john_n of_o bavaria_n hage_n whereof_o he_o have_v be_v sick_a and_o recover_v for_o the_o which_o he_o be_v quarter_v and_o his_o quarter_n hang_v at_o the_o entrance_n of_o four_o of_o the_o chief_a town_n in_o holland_n john_n of_o bavaria_n have_v receive_v letter_n from_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n demand_v succour_n send_v he_o word_n that_o if_o his_o health_n will_v give_v he_o leave_v he_o will_v come_v unto_o he_o with_o good_a troop_n within_o three_o week_n but_o have_v his_o army_n ready_a to_o march_v he_o fall_v sudden_o sick_a it_o may_v be_v the_o poison_n have_v not_o be_v well_o purge_v and_o die_v at_o the_o hage_n on_o twelffe_n die_v day_n and_o be_v bury_v there_o in_o the_o jacobins_n cloister_n he_o be_v dead_a all_o the_o nobleman_n that_o have_v be_v of_o his_o faction_n call_v in_o john_n duke_n of_o brabant_n and_o receive_v he_o for_o their_o prince_n notwithstanding_o that_o jaqueline_n their_o contesse_n be_v marry_v again_o to_o the_o duke_n of_o gloucester_n who_o hear_v how_o he_o have_v be_v receive_v hold_v a_o counsel_n with_o her_o wife_n friend_n by_o what_o mean_v she_o may_v seize_v upon_o some_o town_n and_o castle_n in_o holland_n and_o to_o that_o end_n she_o send_v floris_n of_o kifhoeck_n with_o man_n to_o surprise_v the_o
be_v the_o first_o sieigneor_n of_o schagen_n euerard_n of_o holland_n bastard_n to_o cont_n william_n father_n to_o the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n first_o lord_n of_o hoochtwoode_n and_o his_o brother_n lewis_n john_n of_o vianen_n siegneor_n of_o noordeloos_n didier_n vander_v merwin_n gerrard_n of_o poelgeest_n siegneor_n of_o homede_n governor_n of_o schoonhoven_n gerrard_n of_o poelgeest_n his_o cousin_n giles_n of_o cralinghen_n gerrard_n van_fw-mi zyl_n berthould_v of_o assendelph_n almost_o all_o knight_n john_n vander_v leck_n william_n of_o egmond_n siegneor_n of_o soetermeer_n otto_n of_o egmond_n lord_n of_o merensteyn_n gerrard_n of_o hemsted_n &_o benthuseyn_n john_n of_o hodenpyl_v william_n of_o langerack_n james_n vanden_fw-mi wood_n siegnior_n of_o warment_n and_o alcmada_n adrien_n of_o raphorst_n gerrard_n van_fw-mi vlyet_fw-mi wouter_n of_o mattenesse_n herpert_a van_n foreest_n ghysbrecht_n van_fw-mi swieten_n john_n van_fw-mi swieten_n baliefe_n of_o leyden_n gerrard_n witten-hage_n frederick_n of_o sevent_a and_o floris_n of_o kishoek_n whereof_o some_o be_v knight_n the_o rest_n squire_n and_o many_o gentleman_n which_o be_v too_o long_o to_o specify_v here_o all_o valiant_a soldier_n whereof_o many_o die_v in_o the_o service_n of_o their_o prince_n as_o we_o shall_v see_v in_o the_o course_n of_o this_o history_n among_o the_o chief_a family_n and_o noble_n of_o friesland_n be_v otto_n of_o broek_n aurick_n and_o emden_n sicco_fw-it syaerda_n wybrandt_n hermana_fw-la sicco_fw-it friesland_n liaucama_n peter_n campstra_n aelko_fw-mi campstra_fw-mi brother_n son_n to_o tako_n douwe_v tyessama_n jeâ—…mer_n open_fw-mi adeleen_n sybrandt_n tyaerda_n wybet_n walta_n pibo_fw-la eelcxima_fw-la wopke_n in_o die_v stedde_v gerrit_n and_o tyaert_n jongama_n herman_n dowwema_n with_o a_o infinite_a number_n of_o other_o gentleman_n who_o in_o their_o language_n they_o call_v hovelinghen_n which_o be_v as_o much_o to_o say_v as_o courtier_n a_o end_n of_o the_o 2._o book_n 30_o philippus_n burgund_n cogn_n bone_fw-la philip_z duke_n of_o bourgongne_n earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n duke_n of_o brabant_n lembourg_n and_o luxemburg_n earl_n of_o flanders_n arthois_n henault_n and_o namur_n lord_n of_o salin_n and_o macklyn_n the_o first_o wife_n i_o espouse_v be_v lady_n michael_n the_o second_o lady_n bonne_fw-fr the_o three_o isabella_n when_o the_o false_a ganthois_n and_o the_o brugeois_n â—…re_v rebellious_a arm_n a_o peace_n with_o france_n i_o swear_v the_o golden_a fleece_n i_o first_o of_o all_o devisde_v lay_v siege_n at_o calais_n luxembrough_n surprise_v subdue_v liege_n in_o holland_n i_o oppress_v the_o league_n of_o hamecons_n four_o and_o thirty_o year_n i_o reign_v and_o dijeon_o drink_v my_o funeral_n tear_n the_o argument_n of_o the_o three_o book_n philip_z the_o first_o of_o that_o name_n call_v the_o good_a duke_n of_o bourgongne_n account_v john_n of_o bavaria_n uncle_n to_o the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n be_v the_o 30._o earl_n of_o holland_n etc._n etc._n the_o which_o he_o wrest_a 〈◊〉_d the_o say_a lady_n in_o her_o life_n time_n he_o take_v revenge_n of_o the_o ganthois_n for_o abandon_v he_o before_o calais_n he_o be_v in_o great_a danger_n in_o brugeâ—…_n who_o in_o the_o end_n be_v reconcile_v war_n betwixt_o the_o hollander_n zelander_n and_o the_o esterling_n the_o faction_n of_o sceringer_n and_o uetcoopers_n in_o friesland_n those_o of_o the_o hoeck_n and_o cabillaux_fw-fr reviue_v in_o holland_n war_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n and_o the_o ganthois_n he_o disgrace_v the_o two_o brother_n of_o brederode_n wrongful_o to_o advance_v david_n his_o bastard_n to_o the_o bishopric_n of_o utrecht_n lewis_n dauphin_n of_o france_n come_v to_o the_o duke_n for_o refuge_n who_o afterward_o conduct_n he_o into_o france_n to_o be_v crown_v king_n a_o quarrel_n betwixt_o arnold_n duke_n of_o geldres_n and_o adolph_n his_o son_n who_o deal_v impious_o with_o his_o father_n the_o lord_n of_o croy_n and_o launoy_n hate_v of_o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n john_n of_o koesteyn_n have_v undertake_v to_o poison_v the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n be_v convict_v and_o execute_v a_o division_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n and_o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n his_o son_n by_o reason_n of_o they_o of_o croy_n but_o in_o the_o end_n reconcile_v king_n lewis_n the_o 11._o dissemble_v with_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n he_o send_v ambassador_n to_o he_o which_o accuse_v the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n who_o answer_v they_o brave_o a_o new_a dislike_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n and_o the_o earl_n for_o they_o of_o croy._n civil_a war_n in_o france_n call_v the_o war_n of_o the_o commonweal_n the_o french_a king_n and_o the_o liegeois_n in_o league_n against_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n go_v with_o a_o army_n against_o the_o liegeois_n a_o peace_n be_v make_v dissemble_v betwixt_o the_o french_a king_n and_o the_o earl_n those_o of_o santroin_n and_o dynant_n in_o the_o country_n of_o liege_n break_v the_o peace_n dynant_n besiege_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n take_v and_o punish_v a_o second_o peace_n make_v betwixt_o the_o duke_n and_o the_o liegeois_n the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n marry_v the_o lady_n marguerite_n sister_n to_o the_o king_n of_o england_n the_o death_n of_o duke_n philip._n the_o art_n of_o print_v invent_v at_o harlem_n in_o holland_n and_o stolâ—…e_v away_o to_o mentz_n philip_z the_o first_o of_o that_o name_n the_o 30._o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n 1437._o and_o lord_n of_o friesland_n son_n to_o john_n duke_n of_o bourgongne_n slay_v at_o montereau_n faut-yonne_a be_v at_o the_o first_o governor_n of_o those_o province_n as_o we_o have_v say_v then_o by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o lady_n jaqueline_n countess_n of_o the_o say_a province_n he_o be_v right_a heir_n and_o lawful_a successor_n both_o by_o friesland_n father_n and_o mother_n and_o so_o be_v duke_n of_o bourgongne_n brabant_n and_o lembourg_n earl_n of_o flanders_n artois_n bourgongne_n henault_n holland_n zeeland_n and_o namur_n marquis_n of_o the_o holy_a empire_n and_o lord_n of_o friesland_n salin_n and_o macklyn_n he_o do_v afterward_o purchase_v have_v conquer_v it_o by_o arm_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o widow_n of_o the_o decease_a duke_n the_o duchie_a of_o luxembourg_n &_o other_o siegneory_n so_o as_o he_o be_v the_o mighty_a prince_n of_o all_o his_o predecessor_n in_o the_o say_a country_n he_o have_v to_o his_o first_o wife_n michelle_n daughâ—…er_v to_o charles_n the_o six_o king_n of_o france_n who_o die_v without_o child_n in_o the_o year_n 1422._o and_o lie_v bury_v at_o gant_n then_o he_o marry_v bonne_fw-fr or_o olande_n daughter_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o yew_n by_o a_o dispensation_n from_o the_o pope_n for_o that_o she_o have_v be_v child_n former_o marry_v to_o philip_n earl_n of_o nevers_n his_o uncle_n the_o which_o be_v a_o wonderful_a fair_a lady_n and_o die_v also_o without_o child_n for_o his_o last_o wife_n he_o have_v isabella_n daughter_n to_o john_n king_n of_o portugal_n aunt_n to_o the_o lady_n elinor_n who_o be_v wife_n to_o the_o emperor_n frederick_n the_o three_o this_o isabella_n be_v bring_v by_o sea_n into_o flanders_n and_o land_v at_o scluse_n in_o the_o year_n 1430._o by_o who_o he_o have_v three_o son_n the_o elder_a at_o brussels_n in_o the_o year_n 1431._o call_v anthony_n who_o live_v not_o long_o then_o in_o the_o year_n 1433._o a_o other_o son_n call_v josse_n who_o die_v also_o very_o young_a the_o year_n follow_v 1434_o she_o be_v bring_v in_o bed_n at_o digeon_n in_o bourgongne_n on_o s._n martin_n eve_n of_o her_o three_o son_n call_v charles_n martin_n for_o that_o he_o be_v bear_v the_o say_a day_n there_o be_v in_o this_o princess_n as_o some_o say_v some_o thing_n worthy_a of_o observation_n which_o be_v that_o when_o she_o take_v her_o leave_n of_o her_o father_n to_o go_v into_o flanders_n to_o the_o duke_n her_o spouse_n the_o father_n have_v give_v she_o his_o blessing_n say_v unto_o she_o that_o she_o shall_v have_v three_o son_n whereof_o two_o which_o she_o shall_v not_o nurse_v herself_o shall_v be_v short_a live_v as_o it_o happen_v to_o the_o two_o first_o and_o therefore_o she_o her_o self_n give_v suck_v unto_o the_o last_o son_n charles_n who_o after_o that_o he_o be_v baptize_v be_v make_v knight_n of_o the_o golden_a fleece_n and_o his_o father_n give_v unto_o he_o the_o earldom_n of_o charlois_n the_o siegneory_n of_o bethune_n in_o artois_n chasteau-bellam_a in_o bourgongne_n and_o arkell_n in_o holland_n this_o duke_n have_v some_o bastard_n among_o other_o david_n bishop_n of_o teroanâ—…_n â—…ards_n and_o afterward_o of_o vtretch_n who_o do_v much_o mischief_n to_o they_o of_o brederode_n cornellis_n who_o die_v in_o his_o youth_n be_v slay_v at_o the_o defeat_n of_o the_o gantois_n before_o ripelmond_n anthony_n earl_n of_o steenbergh_n baldwin_n a_o knight_n philip_n his_o admiral_n at_o sea_n and_o john_n
then_o anne_n wife_z to_z adrian_z of_o borssele_n signior_n of_o brigdam_n who_o be_v afterwards_o marry_v to_o adolfe_n of_o cleves_n lord_n of_o ravestein_n brother_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o cleves_n in_o the_o year_n 1438._o the_o esterlin_n envy_v the_o sprosperitie_n of_o the_o navigation_n of_o the_o zelander_n hollander_n and_o zeelander_n traffic_v in_o all_o place_n at_o sea_n as_o well_o as_o themselves_o seek_v to_o take_v and_o spoil_v they_o the_o which_o breed_v a_o great_a war_n at_o sea_n betwixt_o they_o in_o the_o which_o the_o hollander_n with_o the_o consent_n of_o their_o duke_n grow_v so_o strong_a in_o ship_v as_o after_o they_o have_v recover_v more_o than_o their_o loss_n they_o chase_v the_o easterlin_n out_o of_o the_o sea_n until_o a_o agreement_n be_v make_v betwixt_o they_o in_o sign_n whereof_o they_o do_v bear_v as_o they_o do_v at_o this_o day_n a_o little_a be_v some_o at_o the_o top_n of_o their_o main_a mast_n to_o show_v they_o have_v once_o cleanse_v the_o sea_n from_o these_o esterlin_n whereof_o they_o be_v a_o long_a time_n master_n in_o the_o year_n 1444._o the_o faction_n of_o schyeringer_n and_o vetcoopers_n be_v somewhat_o holland_n pacify_v in_o friesland_n new_a trouble_n grow_v in_o holland_n by_o the_o faction_n of_o the_o hoocks_n and_o cabillaux_fw-fr upon_o this_o occasion_n especial_o in_o the_o town_n of_o harlem_n and_o amsterdam_n but_o chief_o at_o leyden_n in_o the_o which_o the_o magistrate_n have_v grant_v a_o subsidy_n unto_o the_o duke_n which_o be_v so_o great_a and_o burdensome_a as_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o furnish_v it_o without_o oppression_n to_o the_o commons_o the_o magistrate_n be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n of_o the_o faction_n of_o the_o hoeckin_n yet_o the_o better_a part_n of_o the_o cabillautin_n faction_n have_v consent_v to_o the_o raise_n of_o this_o extraordinary_a imposition_n the_o people_n be_v thus_o over_o charge_v join_v with_o the_o cabillautin_n faction_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o great_a mischief_n for_o on_o a_o saint_n peter_n day_n there_o be_v a_o great_a insurrection_n in_o the_o town_n of_o amsterdam_n the_o faction_n hoeckin_n chase_v away_o all_o the_o cabillautin_n and_o their_o adherent_n who_o make_v their_o retreat_n unto_o harlem_n be_v of_o their_o faction_n the_o duke_n keep_v his_o court_n at_o brussels_n hear_v of_o this_o disorder_n send_v the_o lady_n isabella_n his_o wife_n with_o some_o of_o his_o counsel_n to_o redress_v it_o and_o to_o pacify_v their_o quarrel_n hereupon_o the_o like_a tumult_n happen_v in_o harlem_n by_o reason_n of_o these_o heavy_a imposition_n the_o two_o faction_n arm_v one_o against_o another_o and_o come_v to_o handy_a stroke_n so_o that_o some_o be_v hurt_v and_o other_o slay_v the_o duchess_n trouble_n be_v present_o advertise_v thereof_o and_o send_v a_o gentleman_n of_o her_o household_n with_o gerard_n van_fw-mi zyl_n thither_o who_o be_v arrive_v command_v the_o people_n in_o the_o prince_n name_n to_o lay_v aside_o their_o arm_n the_o which_o be_v do_v but_o yet_o the_o trouble_v seize_v not_o for_o they_o be_v much_o incense_v against_o the_o lord_n of_o lalain_n governor_n of_o holland_n to_o who_o they_o do_v impute_v the_o cause_n of_o these_o imposition_n so_o as_o if_o they_o can_v have_v once_o get_v he_o they_o will_v without_o all_o doubt_n have_v murder_v he_o the_o duchess_n go_v to_o harlem_n whereas_o the_o next_o day_n after_o her_o arrival_n the_o cabillautine_v chase_v away_o all_o the_o hoeckin_n so_o as_o she_o be_v great_o trouble_v to_o preserve_v they_o from_o spoil_n cause_v all_o the_o cabillautin_n to_o return_v into_o the_o town_n which_o have_v be_v before_o expel_v she_o command_v they_o of_o amsterdam_n and_o the_o partisan_n of_o the_o hoeckin_n faction_n that_o be_v expel_v harlem_n to_o carry_v themselves_o discret_o and_o to_o keep_v well_o their_o town_n in_o the_o end_n leave_v the_o affair_n of_o holland_n in_o this_o confusion_n and_o not_o able_a to_o pacify_v they_o she_o return_v to_o brussels_n where_o have_v inform_v the_o duke_n her_o husband_n of_o the_o faction_n estate_n of_o the_o country_n he_o send_v for_o all_o the_o lord_n knight_n and_o deputy_n of_o the_o town_n of_o holland_n of_o both_o faction_n to_o come_v before_o he_o at_o brussels_n upon_o great_a penalty_n and_o with_o they_o the_o lord_n of_o lalain_n the_o duke_n have_v hear_v both_o party_n he_o dismiss_v the_o lord_n of_o lalain_n from_o his_o place_n of_o lieutenant_n institute_v in_o his_o place_n a_o worthy_a and_o wise_a man_n of_o flanders_n call_v gosswin_n of_o wilde_n and_o to_o the_o end_n he_o shall_v not_o more_o carry_v his_o predecessor_n title_n the_o which_o seem_v odious_a to_o all_o the_o nobility_n he_o will_v have_v he_o call_v precedent_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o west_n freezland_n if_o william_n holland_n of_o lalain_n do_v carry_v himself_o ill_a in_o his_o place_n of_o lieutenant_n this_o goswin_n behave_v himself_o much_o worse_o for_o he_o afterward_o lose_v his_o head_n for_o his_o wicked_a life_n at_o this_o time_n there_o happen_v a_o great_a tumult_n in_o the_o town_n of_o leyden_n so_o as_o they_o fall_v leyden_n to_o arm_n the_o cabillautins_n charge_v the_o hoeckin_n in_o such_o sort_n as_o they_o be_v force_v to_o recoil_v unto_o saint_n pancratt_n church_n whereas_o many_o of_o the_o hoeckin_n faction_n be_v slay_v wound_a and_o take_v prisoner_n to_o the_o number_n of_o six_o score_n whereof_o three_o of_o the_o chief_a that_o be_v the_o motive_n of_o this_o trouble_n lose_v their_o head_n and_o there_o have_v be_v more_o execute_v if_o the_o earl_n of_o osteruant_n have_v not_o save_v they_o the_o rest_n be_v put_v to_o great_a fine_n the_o duke_n hear_v what_o have_v pass_v at_o leyden_n resouled_a to_o go_v into_o holland_n to_o pacify_v holland_n these_o trouble_n and_o reconcile_v his_o subject_n whether_o he_o come_v accompany_v with_o john_n earl_n of_o nassau_n lord_n of_o breda_n and_o many_o baron_n and_o knight_n whether_o likewise_o come_v john_n of_o hensberg_n bishop_n of_o liege_n at_o the_o request_n of_o ghysbrecht_n of_o brederode_n proâ—…ost_a cathedral_n of_o vtrech_n his_o cousin_n to_o reconcile_v the_o hoeckin_n with_o their_o prince_n the_o faction_n duke_n send_v the_o earl_n of_o nasau_n before_o he_o to_o harlem_n to_o let_v they_o understand_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o come_n and_o his_o intention_n this_o ghysbrecht_n of_o brederode_n be_v there_o also_o and_o be_v of_o the_o hoeckin_n faction_n the_o earl_n of_o nassau_n and_o the_o bishop_n of_o liege_n make_v his_o peace_n with_o the_o duke_n to_o the_o great_a discontent_n of_o his_o enemy_n the_o cabillautin_n from_o thence_o the_o duke_n go_v to_o amsterdam_n where_o he_o restore_v all_o they_o that_o have_v be_v banish_v &_o expel_v renew_v the_o â—…aw_n of_o sheriff_n appoint_v two_o bourgomaster_n of_o either_o faction_n and_o the_o sheriff_n equal_o command_v they_o to_o lay_v aside_o all_o faction_n and_o partialty_n and_o to_o live_v brotherlike_o together_o in_o all_o love_n &_o amity_n impose_v great_a punishment_n upon_o they_o that_o shall_v break_v his_o commandment_n in_o that_o regard_n and_o for_o the_o author_n of_o any_o trouble_n how_o mean_a so_o ever_o they_o be_v this_o do_v after_o that_o he_o have_v reduce_v all_o to_o a_o good_a order_n he_o depart_v out_o of_o holland_n and_o return_v into_o brabant_n the_o duke_n have_v the_o year_n before_o besiege_a calais_n pretend_v it_o to_o be_v of_o the_o limit_n ganthois_n of_o flanders_n as_o part_v of_o the_o county_n of_o guynes_n which_o come_v unto_o he_o by_o session_n from_o charles_n the_o 7._o king_n of_o france_n be_v abandon_v by_o the_o fleming_n at_o this_o siege_n he_o remember_v the_o affront_n which_o they_o have_v do_v he_o have_v punish_v they_o of_o bruges_n before_o he_o resolve_v in_o the_o year_n 1452._o to_o do_v as_o much_o to_o the_o ganthois_n to_o begin_v and_o to_o 1452._o satisfy_v himself_o of_o the_o great_a loss_n and_o charge_n he_o have_v be_v at_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o raise_n of_o this_o siege_n he_o lay_v a_o new_a imposition_n upon_o all_o the_o country_n of_o flanders_n of_o six_o pattar_n warreâ—…_n upon_o every_o sack_n of_o salt_n come_v from_o france_n spain_n or_o elsewhere_o whereunto_o the_o ganthois_n will_v by_o no_o mean_n yield_v the_o duke_n see_v their_o obstinacy_n and_o wilfulness_n cause_v they_o to_o be_v take_v and_o ransom_v throughout_o all_o his_o other_o country_n as_o his_o swear_a enemy_n the_o ganthois_n do_v the_o like_a unto_o the_o duke_n man_n or_o to_o such_o as_o do_v any_o way_n affect_v his_o party_n hereupon_o they_o go_v to_o arm_n the_o ganthois_n draw_v many_o town_n into_o their_o faction_n and_o force_v some_o march_v in_o field_n with_o their_o colour_n fly_v in_o form_n of_o
promise_n with_o he_o and_o pay_v he_o also_o the_o some_o as_o he_o agree_v upon_o whether_o he_o will_v then_o have_v reveal_v the_o fact_n the_o poor_a fool_n answer_v no_o and_o therefore_o he_o present_o cause_v his_o head_n to_o be_v cut_v off_o about_o that_o time_n lewis_n the_o leaventh_o king_n of_o france_n make_v a_o proclamation_n throughout_o the_o earldom_n of_o flanders_n and_o arthois_n that_o none_o shall_v presume_v to_o inrowle_v himself_o in_o the_o service_n of_o edward_n king_n of_o england_n nor_o any_o way_n assist_v he_o he_o will_v also_o have_v raise_v a_o impost_n upon_o the_o salt_n in_o bourgongne_n the_o which_o have_v never_o be_v practise_v before_o but_o the_o duke_n will_v not_o admit_v of_o the_o one_o nor_o the_o other_o for_o he_o be_v a_o bourgongne_n friend_n and_o have_v make_v a_o truce_n with_o the_o king_n of_o england_n whereupon_o he_o send_v the_o lord_n of_o chimay_n to_o the_o french_a king_n to_o show_v he_o the_o cause_n why_o he_o can_v not_o allow_v of_o such_o innovation_n in_o his_o country_n and_o to_o entreat_v he_o to_o forbear_v but_o the_o say_a lord_n be_v long_o at_o court_n before_o he_o can_v have_v audience_n see_v one_o day_n that_o they_o feed_v he_o still_o with_o delay_n he_o attend_v so_o long_o before_o the_o king_n chamber_n as_o in_o the_o end_n he_o come_v forth_o when_o the_o king_n have_v see_v he_o he_o ask_v he_o what_o manner_n of_o man_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n be_v be_v he_o of_o a_o other_o mettle_n than_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o princess_n of_o my_o realm_n yea_o my_o liege_n answer_v chimay_n be_v a_o bold_a man_n and_o of_o great_a courage_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n my_o master_n be_v of_o a_o other_o stuff_n than_o the_o prince_n of_o france_n or_o of_o all_o the_o country_n about_o for_o he_o have_v keep_v you_o nourish_v king_n and_o support_v you_o against_o the_o will_n and_o like_n of_o the_o king_n your_o father_n and_o all_o other_o who_o it_o do_v displease_v the_o which_o no_o other_o prince_n will_v nor_o dare_v do_v at_o these_o word_n the_o king_n hold_v his_o peace_n and_o return_v into_o his_o chamber_n afterward_o the_o say_a lord_n of_o chymay_n return_v make_v his_o report_n unto_o the_o duke_n the_o french_a king_n be_v resolve_v to_o pay_v unto_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n 450000._o crown_n and_o redeem_v the_o town_n which_o be_v engage_v unto_o he_o in_o picardy_n on_o this_o side_n the_o river_n of_o some_o by_o the_o treaty_n of_o arras_n he_o gather_v together_o great_a store_n of_o treasure_n from_o all_o part_n of_o his_o kingdom_n for_o there_o be_v no_o abbey_n chanonlerie_n nor_o scotfree_a merchant_n that_o be_v esteem_v to_o have_v money_n throughout_o all_o france_n but_o do_v either_o give_v or_o lend_v he_o and_o have_v recover_v the_o say_a sum_n he_o send_v it_o to_o abbeville_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n from_o whence_o the_o duke_n cause_v it_o to_o be_v bring_v to_o hesdin_n where_o he_o than_o keep_v his_o court_n soon_o after_o in_o the_o year_n 1463._o the_o king_n come_v thither_o in_o person_n the_o duke_n go_v to_o meet_v he_o and_o receive_v he_o with_o bourgongne_n great_a honour_n and_o state_n and_o lodge_v he_o in_o his_o own_o lodging_n in_o the_o castle_n where_o he_o promise_v to_o accomplish_v all_o that_o remain_v of_o the_o treaty_n of_o arras_n but_o he_o fail_v afterward_o in_o some_o point_n during_o his_o abode_n at_o hesdin_n the_o duke_n send_v diverse_a messenger_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n his_o son_n be_v then_o in_o holland_n to_o come_v and_o do_v his_o duty_n unto_o the_o king_n but_o he_o refuse_v to_o come_v say_v that_o so_o long_o as_o john_n of_o bourgongne_n earl_n of_o estampe_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o croy_n and_o lanoy_n shall_v be_v about_o the_o king_n he_o will_v not_o come_v hold_v they_o for_o his_o mortal_a enemy_n for_o these_o nobleman_n have_v leave_v the_o duke_n court_n and_o retire_v they_o to_o the_o king_n service_n for_o he_o know_v well_o they_o be_v of_o his_o secret_a council_n charge_v they_o with_o the_o practice_n of_o john_n of_o koesteyn_n and_o to_o have_v counsel_v the_o duke_n his_o father_n to_o accept_v of_o the_o money_n for_o the_o redeem_n of_o the_o above_o name_v town_n the_o duke_n be_v wonderful_o discontent_v 〈◊〉_d at_o his_o son_n refusal_n and_o will_v not_o for_o a_o long_a time_n after_o see_v he_o the_o king_n part_v from_o hesdin_n the_o duke_n entreat_v he_o to_o confirm_v those_o servant_n which_o he_o have_v place_v in_o the_o redeem_a town_n in_o their_o office_n he_o grant_v it_o but_o he_o perform_v little_a change_v all_o the_o governor_n captain_n provost_n and_o magistrate_n thereof_o appoint_v and_o commit_v in_o their_o place_n such_o as_o he_o think_v be_v not_o great_o affect_v unto_o the_o duke_n as_o the_o lord_n of_o lanoy_n croy_n and_o estampe_v the_o discontentment_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n and_o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n his_o son_n continue_v reconcile_v so_o long_o until_o the_o state_n of_o the_o netherlands_o to_o who_o the_o earl_n have_v make_v his_o complaint_n especial_o of_o the_o lord_n of_o croy_n have_v reconcile_v they_o together_o according_a to_o who_o advice_n the_o earl_n accompany_v with_o many_o nobleman_n knight_n gentleman_n and_o the_o chief_a deputy_n of_o the_o say_a state_n come_v to_o bruges_n where_o the_o duke_n be_v all_o the_o chief_a nobleman_n of_o the_o court_n and_o the_o magistrate_n of_o the_o town_n go_v to_o meet_v he_o conduct_v he_o to_o the_o duke_n his_o father_n lodging_n where_o he_o light_v and_o go_v father_n up_o unto_o his_o chamber_n as_o soon_o as_o he_o see_v he_o he_o kneel_v down_o three_o time_n and_o at_o the_o three_o time_n he_o say_v my_o most_o honour_a lord_n and_o father_n i_o have_v understand_v that_o you_o be_v offend_v against_o i_o for_o three_o thing_n declare_v the_o same_o three_o point_n which_o he_o have_v make_v know_v unto_o the_o deputy_n of_o the_o state_n whereof_o he_o excuse_v himself_o notwithstanding_o say_v he_o if_o i_o have_v in_o any_o other_o thing_n move_v you_o to_o anger_n i_o most_o humble_o cry_v you_o mercy_n as_o for_o all_o your_o excuse_n answer_v the_o duke_n i_o know_v the_o truth_n speak_v no_o more_o of_o son_n they_o but_o see_v you_o be_v come_v to_o ask_v forgiveness_n be_v you_o a_o good_a son_n and_o i_o will_v be_v a_o good_a father_n to_o you_o then_o he_o take_v he_o by_o the_o hand_n raise_v he_o up_o and_o pardon_v he_o all_o this_o do_v the_o deputy_n take_v their_o leave_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n be_v glad_a to_o have_v perform_v so_o good_a a_o work_n the_o same_o day_n that_o this_o reconciliation_n be_v make_v the_o lord_n of_o croy_n part_v early_o in_o the_o morning_n from_o bruges_n and_o retire_v to_o tournay_n to_o the_o french_a king_n who_o be_v there_o then_o in_o the_o month_n of_o june_n 1464._o the_o french_a king_n come_v to_o amiens_n and_o from_o thence_o 1464._o to_o saint_n pol_n where_o he_o find_v the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o earl_n of_o s._n pol_n feast_v they_o with_o great_a state_n than_o they_o go_v together_o to_o hesdin_n whereas_o the_o king_n require_v he_o to_o yield_v unto_o he_o the_o government_n of_o lille_n dovay_n and_o orchy_n satisfy_v he_o the_o sum_n of_o two_o hundred_o thousand_o liver_n and_o pay_v he_o 10000_o liver_n of_o yearly_a pension_n for_o which_o sum_n of_o money_n he_o say_v the_o say_a government_n have_v be_v engage_v by_o a_o starling_n king_n of_o france_n long_v since_o to_o a_o earl_n of_o flanders_n whereunto_o the_o duke_n answer_v that_o when_o his_o grandfather_n duke_n philip_n call_v the_o hardy_a son_n to_o john_n king_n of_o france_n take_v to_o wife_n the_o lady_n marguerite_n daughter_n and_o only_a heir_n to_o lewis_n of_o male_a earl_n of_o bourgongne_n flanders_n the_o say_a chasteleny_n be_v give_v to_o he_o and_o his_o heir_n male_n for_o ever_o by_o the_o king_n and_o in_o case_n he_o have_v not_o any_o then_o to_o return_v unto_o the_o crown_n for_o the_o say_a sum_n and_o yearly_a rent_n the_o king_n make_v certain_a other_o demand_n unto_o the_o duke_n but_o he_o will_v not_o hearken_v unto_o they_o for_o that_o they_o be_v unreasonable_a the_o duke_n for_o his_o part_n make_v three_o request_n unto_o the_o king_n the_o first_o be_v that_o he_o will_v receive_v the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n king_n his_o son_n into_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n for_o that_o he_o hear_v the_o king_n have_v be_v displease_v with_o he_o the_o second_o be_v that_o he_o will_v not_o force_v the_o gentleman_n his_o subject_n and_o resident_a in_o his_o country_n hold_v any_o fee_n
imperfect_a this_o duke_n charles_n earl_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n etc._n etc._n his_o father_n funeral_n be_v try_v finish_v have_v settle_v his_o estate_n and_o the_o affair_n of_o his_o house_n go_v in_o person_n to_o take_v possession_n of_o all_o his_o country_n and_o siegneory_n first_o at_o gaunt_n to_o be_v invest_v in_o the_o earldom_n of_o flanders_n the_o regent_n and_o chief_a of_o the_o town_n go_v to_o meet_v he_o receive_v he_o with_o great_a honour_n and_o state_n acknowledge_v he_o for_o their_o prince_n and_o natural_a lord_n &_o earl_n of_o flanders_n enter_v into_o the_o town_n he_o be_v follow_v by_o about_o 800._o banish_a man_n who_o he_o take_v into_o his_o protection_n and_o remit_v their_o banishment_n have_v receive_v the_o possession_n of_o the_o town_n the_o next_o day_n the_o people_n do_v mutiny_v both_o against_o he_o and_o the_o magistrate_n press_v to_o have_v a_o certain_a imposition_n duke_n upon_o the_o corn_n free_v and_o to_o have_v their_o privilege_n restore_v which_o the_o duke_n his_o father_n have_v take_v from_o they_o with_o other_o demand_n come_v arm_v unto_o the_o market_n place_n with_o their_o enseigne_n cry_v out_o that_o they_o will_v not_o part_v from_o thence_o until_o the_o duke_n have_v grant_v what_o they_o demand_v duke_n charles_n see_v this_o and_o know_v with_o what_o people_n he_o have_v to_o deal_v after_o he_o have_v speak_v unto_o they_o see_v they_o depart_v not_o he_o strike_v sail_v and_o yield_v to_o all_o that_o they_o demand_v dissemble_v his_o conception_n until_o he_o be_v free_v from_o they_o this_o trouble_n thus_o pacify_v the_o duke_n part_v from_o ganthois_n gaunt_n and_o go_v to_o take_v possession_n of_o his_o other_o province_n then_o he_o come_v to_o brussels_n whether_o the_o deputy_n of_o the_o mutinous_a ganthois_n come_v unto_o he_o crave_v pardon_n for_o the_o excess_n commit_v by_o they_o against_o his_o greatness_n carry_v he_o back_o the_o letter_n which_o they_o have_v force_v from_o he_o and_o offer_v to_o make_v any_o reparation_n he_o shall_v please_v the_o duke_n pardon_v the_o offence_n and_o will_v advise_v of_o the_o reparation_n the_o deputy_n duke_n depart_v with_o this_o provisional_a pardon_n two_o year_n after_o the_o duke_n do_v intimate_v unto_o they_o that_o for_o a_o reparation_n of_o their_o offence_n the_o ganthois_n shall_v tear_v in_o piece_n all_o the_o enseigne_n banner_n and_o standard_n of_o their_o company_n and_o trade_n the_o which_o be_v put_v in_o execution_n in_o the_o town_n of_o brussels_n whether_o they_o be_v bring_v and_o as_o for_o their_o immunity_n and_o freedom_n have_v peruse_v and_o examine_v they_o according_a unto_o reason_n some_o be_v abrogate_a other_o confirm_v and_o some_o moderate_v grant_v they_o some_o new_a according_a to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n a_o while_n after_o those_o of_o macklyn_n rebel_v against_o their_o governor_n and_o magistrate_n who_o they_o chase_v out_o of_o the_o town_n the_o duke_n go_v thither_o with_o a_o resolution_n to_o ruin_v macklyn_n the_o town_n if_o the_o nobility_n and_o best_a bourgese_n have_v not_o sue_v for_o mercy_n and_o obtain_v it_o upon_o condition_n that_o they_o shall_v deliver_v up_o all_o their_o privilege_n into_o his_o hand_n repair_v the_o house_n of_o john_n muse_n knight_n which_o they_o have_v ruin_v and_o restore_v that_o which_o they_o have_v take_v and_o moreover_o to_o pay_v he_o for_o a_o fine_a thirty_o thousand_o lion_n of_o gold_n whereby_o the_o duke_n be_v pacify_v the_o liegeois_n break_v the_o peace_n notwithstanding_a the_o 300._o hostage_n deliver_v to_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o last_o year_n take_v a_o small_a town_n call_v ligny_n and_o chase_v away_o all_o the_o inhabitant_n after_o they_o have_v utter_o spoil_v peace_n it_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n lewis_n the_o eleven_o the_o french_a king_n labour_v all_o he_o can_v by_o goodly_a offer_n and_o promise_n to_o draw_v the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n from_o the_o alliance_n of_o francis_n duke_n of_o britain_n and_o in_o that_o respect_n he_o will_v abandon_v the_o liegeois_n that_o be_v new_o revolt_v the_o which_o duke_n charles_n refuse_v the_o king_n insist_v still_o upon_o the_o same_o demand_n send_v the_o earl_n of_o saint_n pol_n constable_n of_o france_n and_o the_o cardinal_n of_o balue_n his_o ambassador_n unto_o he_o to_o who_o the_o duke_n make_v short_a dispatch_n tell_v they_o plain_o that_o he_o will_v not_o do_v any_o thing_n and_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o say_a ambassador_n go_v to_o horseback_n to_o go_v and_o make_v war_n against_o the_o liegeois_n march_v liegeois_n direct_o with_o his_o army_n before_o saintron_n a_o little_a before_o they_o be_v in_o council_n to_o determine_v what_o shall_v be_v do_v with_o the_o 300._o hostage_n whether_o they_o shall_v put_v they_o to_o death_n or_o not_o some_o among_o other_o give_v their_o opinion_n that_o they_o shall_v die_v but_o the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n give_v a_o more_o modest_a mild_a and_o wise_a censure_n to_o preserve_v the_o duke_n honour_n and_o reputation_n and_o for_o some_o other_o respect_n say_v that_o the_o best_a course_n be_v to_o send_v they_o back_o and_o at_o their_o departure_n to_o let_v they_o understand_v what_o grace_n the_o duke_n have_v do_v they_o have_v their_o life_n in_o his_o power_n &_o that_o they_o shall_v labour_v to_o draw_v the_o hostage_n people_n to_o a_o good_a peace_n and_o in_o case_n the_o liegeois_n will_v not_o yield_v unto_o it_o yet_o at_o the_o least_o acknowledge_v the_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v do_v they_o they_o shall_v promise_v never_o to_o carry_v arm_n against_o the_o duke_n nor_o against_o their_o bishop_n his_o cousin_n who_o be_v in_o his_o company_n this_o advice_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n be_v follow_v and_o the_o hostage_n do_v promise_v at_o their_o delivery_n to_o who_o it_o be_v say_v that_o if_o ever_o any_o one_o of_o they_o be_v prisoner_n in_o the_o war_n that_o without_o any_o mercy_n he_o shall_v loose_v his_o head_n and_o so_o they_o depart_v joyful_o to_o have_v make_v so_o fair_a a_o escape_n the_o duke_n be_v camp_v before_o saintron_n ready_a to_o batter_v it_o in_o the_o which_o there_o be_v 300._o soldier_n liegeois_n and_o one_o knight_n their_o captain_n those_o of_o the_o town_n of_o liege_n to_o the_o number_n of_o 30000._o man_n good_a and_o bad_a five_o saintron_n hundred_o horse_n and_o great_a store_n of_o artillery_n advance_v to_o raise_v the_o siege_n and_o about_o two_o of_o the_o clock_n in_o the_o morning_n come_v unto_o a_o village_n that_o be_v strong_a of_o itself_o and_o partly_o enclose_v with_o marish_a ground_n call_v bretan_n the_o camp_n be_v advertise_v thereof_o have_v a_o general_a alarm_n give_v they_o the_o duke_n know_v they_o to_o be_v so_o near_o he_o put_v his_o army_n in_o battle_n and_o after_o that_o he_o have_v dispose_v of_o they_o that_o shall_v guard_v the_o camp_n he_o place_v 1200._o man_n on_o either_o side_n of_o the_o village_n of_o bretan_n and_o he_o himself_o stand_v right_a against_o they_o with_o about_o eight_o hundred_o the_o lord_n of_o ravestein_n lead_v the_o lâ—…geois_n vanguard_n with_o some_o man_n at_o arm_n and_o archer_n and_o certain_a piece_n of_o artillery_n march_v unto_o the_o foot_n of_o their_o trench_n but_o he_o be_v so_o valiant_o repulse_v as_o he_o lose_v about_o 500_o man_n and_o his_o artillery_n all_o the_o vanguard_n waver_v as_o if_o it_o have_v be_v half_o defeat_v but_o the_o duke_n advance_v with_o his_o battle_n lead_v by_o the_o lord_n of_o creveceur_n he_o have_v soon_o put_v the_o liegeois_n to_o rout_n and_o defeat_v they_o whereas_o their_o die_v some_o 9000._o man_n and_o if_o night_n have_v not_o approach_v as_o many_o more_o have_v be_v slay_v for_o the_o flight_n be_v confuse_v defeat_v be_v pursue_v by_o the_o duke_n horse_n but_o the_o darkness_n of_o the_o night_n save_v they_o the_o duke_n be_v a_o conqueror_n return_v the_o same_o night_n unto_o his_o camp_n before_o saintron_n with_o his_o whole_a army_n two_o day_n after_o this_o battle_n the_o liegeois_n babble_v be_v well_o cowl_a for_o the_o besiege_v imagine_v that_o the_o defeat_n have_v be_v much_o great_a than_o it_o yield_v be_v yeedle_v the_o town_n leave_v their_o arm_n they_o deliver_v ten_o man_n at_o the_o duke_n pleasure_n such_o as_o he_o will_v choose_v who_o head_n he_o cause_v to_o be_v cut_v of_o among_o the_o which_o there_o be_v six_o which_o have_v be_v of_o the_o hostage_n this_o town_n be_v yield_v he_o go_v to_o besiege_v tongre_n a_o ancient_a town_n sometime_o the_o chief_a of_o the_o realm_n of_o tongre_n which_o comprehend_v the_o country_n of_o liege_n lembourg_n valkenbourg_n &c._n &c._n the_o which_o at_o the_o first_o make_v show_v of_o resistance_n yet_o
be_v not_o very_o strong_a the_o besiege_v without_o any_o battery_n make_v the_o like_a composition_n to_o they_o of_o saintron_n and_o give_v ten_o man_n who_o have_v yield_v also_o their_o head_n cut_v off_o among_o the_o which_o there_o be_v five_o hostage_n from_o thence_o the_o duke_n march_v with_o his_o army_n before_o liege_n the_o which_o do_v much_o trouble_v the_o inhabytant_n some_o desyring_n to_o hold_v good_a and_o to_o defend_v the_o city_n say_v that_o they_o have_v man_n enough_o especial_o a_o hardy_a knight_n call_v rasse_n de_fw-fr lattre_fw-fr other_o see_v their_o country_n destroy_v and_o burn_v demand_v a_o peace_n at_o what_o rate_n soever_o the_o duke_n approach_v near_o the_o town_n there_o be_v a_o overture_n of_o peace_n by_o the_o solicitation_n of_o the_o hostage_n who_o acknowledge_v the_o favour_n that_o have_v be_v do_v then_o be_v mediator_n of_o this_o business_n final_o they_o persuade_v they_o of_o the_o town_n to_o yield_v and_o bring_v three_o hundred_o of_o the_o chief_a of_o the_o city_n in_o their_o shirt_n with_o their_o head_n leg_n and_o foot_n bare_a who_o bring_v the_o key_n of_o their_o town_n and_o city_n of_o liege_n unto_o the_o duke_n yield_v duke_n themselves_o to_o his_o mercy_n except_o from_o fire_n and_o spoil_v at_o the_o which_o there_o be_v present_v the_o lord_n of_o money_n ambassador_n for_o the_o french_a king_n and_o john_n prevost_n his_o secretary_n who_o be_v come_v to_o make_v the_o like_a demand_n and_o charge_n unto_o the_o duke_n as_o the_o constable_n have_v do_v a_o little_a before_o but_o they_o prevail_v no_o more_o than_o he_o have_v do_v the_o day_n of_o the_o reduction_n the_o duke_n think_v to_o make_v his_o entry_n send_v first_o the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n for_o that_o he_o have_v good_a acquaintance_n there_o but_o the_o entry_n be_v forbid_v he_o that_o day_n the_o mutineer_n oppose_v all_o they_o can_v against_o the_o peace_n the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n remain_v in_o a_o abbey_n in_o the_o suburb_n where_o he_o wrought_v so_o politic_o as_o town_n early_o the_o next_o day_n many_o hostage_n come_v unto_o he_o entreat_v he_o to_o come_v unto_o the_o palace_n whereas_o the_o people_n be_v assemble_v and_o that_o he_o will_v there_o swear_v two_o point_n whereof_o they_o be_v in_o doubt_n which_o be_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v free_a from_o fire_n and_o spoil_v and_o that_o present_o after_o they_o will_v deliver_v he_o the_o port_n he_o present_o advertise_v the_o duke_n thereof_o from_o who_o have_v receive_v commandment_n so_o to_o do_v he_o go_v and_o swear_v for_o their_o better_a assurance_n which_o do_v the_o liegeois_n command_v their_o man_n to_o come_v away_o that_o be_v at_o the_o gate_n suffer_v the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n to_o place_v the_o duke_n guard_n there_o and_o to_o plant_v four_o enseigne_n upon_o the_o four_o gate_n and_o so_o the_o duke_n conqueror_n be_v master_n of_o the_o say_a town_n and_o city_n of_o liege_n into_o the_o which_o he_o enter_v the_o day_n follow_v in_o great_a triumph_n cause_v twenty_o fathom_n of_o the_o wall_n to_o be_v beat_v down_o in_o his_o presence_n and_o the_o ditch_n to_o be_v fill_v up_o against_o the_o breach_n there_o enter_v with_o he_o two_o thousand_o man_n at_o arm_n in_o complete_a arm_n they_o and_o their_o horse_n and_o two_o thousand_o archer_n the_o rest_n remain_v at_o the_o camp_n he_o go_v first_o to_o saint_n laurence_n church_n he_o stay_v some_o day_n in_o the_o city_n during_o the_o which_o he_o cause_v six_o score_n to_o be_v execute_v of_o those_o which_o have_v be_v hostage_n and_o with_o they_o the_o messenger_n of_o the_o town_n who_o he_o hate_v extreme_o it_o may_v be_v for_o his_o bad_a tongue_n he_o make_v some_o new_a law_n and_o custom_n and_o charge_v they_o with_o great_a sum_n of_o money_n the_o which_o he_o say_v be_v due_a unto_o he_o for_o the_o breach_n of_o the_o peace_n he_o carry_v away_o all_o their_o artillery_n and_o arm_n and_o raze_v all_o the_o tower_n of_o the_o town_n wall_n then_o he_o return_v into_o his_o country_n whereas_o he_o be_v receive_v with_o great_a triumph_n especial_o in_o the_o town_n of_o country_n gand_n who_o with_o some_o other_o town_n have_v begin_v to_o rebel_v but_o now_o they_o receive_v he_o like_o a_o victorious_a prince_n here_o by_o we_o may_v see_v how_o much_o a_o victory_n do_v import_v not_o only_o with_o enemy_n but_o also_o with_o neighbour_n and_o friend_n and_o how_o dangerous_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v to_o be_v vanquish_v for_o if_o the_o duke_n have_v be_v beat_v in_o the_o country_n of_o liege_n the_o ganthois_n have_v continue_v in_o their_o rebellion_n with_o the_o other_o fleming_n which_o they_o do_v now_o forbear_v see_v he_o return_v a_o conqueror_n a_o prince_n ought_v therefore_o to_o be_v very_o careful_a to_o hazard_v a_o battle_n if_o he_o be_v not_o force_v thereunto_o and_o before_o he_o attempt_v it_o he_o must_v propound_v all_o doubt_n and_o danger_n that_o may_v happen_v for_o that_o those_o that_o do_v balance_n and_o peise_v the_o benefit_n or_o loss_n that_o may_v rise_v thereby_o do_v most_o common_o prosper_v better_a then_o those_o that_o rash_o and_o with_o a_o vain_a presumption_n run_v on_o headlong_o to_o fight_v as_o it_o have_v happen_v thrice_o to_o this_o duke_n charles_n as_o we_o shall_v show_v hereafter_o but_o all_o the_o good_a counsel_n and_o all_o the_o best_a endeavour_n in_o the_o world_n be_v of_o no_o force_n when_o god_n have_v a_o work_n to_o do_v whereof_o we_o must_v not_o to_o curious_o search_v into_o the_o first_o cause_n and_o motive_n the_o duke_n be_v at_o gand_n the_o french_a king_n send_v many_o ambassador_n unto_o he_o to_o persuade_v he_o to_o abandon_v the_o duke_n of_o britain_n and_o he_o on_o the_o other_o side_n send_v unto_o the_o king_n to_o excuse_v himself_o say_v plain_o that_o he_o can_v not_o do_v it_o this_o refusal_n do_v much_o displease_v the_o king_n but_o especial_o the_o victory_n which_o he_o have_v have_v against_o the_o liegeois_n his_o ally_n who_o notwithstanding_o he_o have_v least_o engage_v in_o the_o end_n sommer_n be_v come_v the_o king_n burn_v with_o desire_n to_o ruin_v the_o duke_n of_o britain_n cause_v his_o army_n to_o enter_v into_o his_o country_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n have_v intelligence_n thereof_o write_v unto_o the_o king_n entreat_v he_o to_o forbear_v see_v that_o the_o duke_n of_o normandy_n and_o britain_n be_v comprehend_v in_o the_o treaty_n of_o peace_n but_o receive_v no_o please_v answer_n from_o the_o king_n he_o cause_v his_o army_n to_o march_v towards_o peronne_n the_o cardinal_n balue_n come_v thither_o to_o he_o but_o stay_v not_o long_o have_v make_v some_o overture_n of_o a_o treaty_n the_o king_n tend_v to_o no_o other_o end_n but_o to_o divide_v he_o from_o the_o other_o prince_n tell_v he_o that_o the_o duke_n of_o normandy_n and_o britain_n will_v accord_v britain_n with_o the_o king_n without_o he_o duke_n charles_n make_v he_o a_o short_a answer_n which_o be_v that_o he_o be_v not_o come_v to_o field_n to_o make_v war_n against_o this_o king_n but_o to_o succour_v his_o ally_n present_o after_o the_o cardinal_n departure_n there_o come_v a_o herald_n call_v britain_n to_o the_o duke_n bring_v letter_n from_o the_o duke_n of_o normandy_n and_o britain_n contain_v that_o they_o have_v make_v a_o accord_n with_o the_o king_n renounce_v all_o other_o alliance_n namely_o he_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n be_v much_o amaze_v at_o these_o news_n see_v that_o he_o be_v come_v arm_v to_o field_n only_o to_o succour_v they_o he_o be_v in_o some_o doubt_n that_o they_o have_v be_v counterfeit_n letter_n but_o this_o suspicion_n be_v soon_o take_v away_o by_o other_o letter_n which_o do_v confirm_v it_o messenger_n post_v from_o the_o king_n to_o the_o duke_n &_o from_o the_o duke_n to_o the_o king_n in_o the_o end_n the_o king_n give_v unto_o the_o duke_n 120000._o crown_n whereof_o the_o moiety_n shall_v be_v present_o pay_v before_o he_o raise_v his_o camp_n for_o his_o charge_n in_o leave_v of_o that_o army_n the_o duke_n send_v a_o groom_n of_o his_o chamber_n that_o be_v very_o familiar_a with_o he_o unto_o the_o king_n bourgongne_n who_o name_n be_v frobisser_n the_o king_n trust_v his_o secret_n very_o much_o unto_o this_o man_n tell_v he_o that_o he_o desire_v much_o to_o speak_v with_o the_o duke_n hope_v to_o win_v he_o consider_v the_o bad_a office_n which_o these_o two_o duke_n have_v play_v he_o and_o the_o great_a sum_n of_o money_n which_o he_o have_v now_o give_v he_o to_o who_o the_o king_n send_v the_o cardinal_n of_o balue_n to_o persuade_v he_o thereunto_o who_o find_v the_o duke_n at_o peronne_n but_o
he_o make_v no_o great_a show_n to_o desire_v it_o for_o that_o it_o seem_v the_o liegeois_n will_v rebel_v again_o by_o the_o persuasion_n of_o the_o king_n ambassador_n which_o he_o have_v send_v unto_o they_o who_o notwithstanding_o answer_v that_o they_o dare_v not_o see_v the_o duke_n have_v vanquish_v they_o the_o last_o year_n and_o beat_v down_o their_o wall_n and_o if_o they_o shall_v rebel_v have_v any_o such_o desire_v the_o accord_n make_v betwixt_o the_o king_n and_o the_o duke_n will_v distaste_n they_o yet_o notwithstanding_o all_o these_o difficulty_n the_o king_n resolve_v to_o come_v to_o peronne_n have_v receive_v a_o safe_a conduit_n from_o the_o duke_n hand_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o duke_n desirous_a to_o settle_v thing_n in_o good_a order_n in_o the_o country_n of_o liege_n send_v their_o bishop_n his_o cousin_a for_o who_o all_o these_o broil_n have_v happen_v with_o the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n his_o lieutenant_n in_o that_o country_n with_o soldier_n the_o king_n come_v to_o peronne_n bring_v no_o guard_n rely_v in_o the_o safeguard_n which_o the_o duke_n duke_n have_v give_v he_o command_v the_o lord_n of_o cordes_n captain_n of_o the_o duke_n guard_n to_o march_v before_o he_o only_o to_o conduct_v he_o the_o king_n approach_v near_o unto_o peronne_n the_o duke_n go_v forth_o to_o meet_v he_o conduct_v he_o into_o the_o town_n and_o lodge_v he_o in_o the_o receyvor_n house_n which_o be_v a_o fair_a lodging_n for_o that_o his_o be_v to_o little_a for_o they_o both_o before_o this_o enterueiwe_v or_o any_o speech_n thereof_o the_o duke_n have_v send_v for_o the_o army_n of_o bourgongne_n be_v then_o full_a of_o nobleman_n with_o the_o which_o come_v the_o lord_n of_o bresse_n the_o earl_n of_o â—…omont_n and_o the_o bishop_n of_o geneva_n three_o brethren_n of_o the_o house_n of_o savoy_n with_o some_o german_n border_v upon_o bourgongne_n and_o savoy_n of_o the_o country_n of_o ferrette_n who_o the_o king_n love_v not_o great_o and_o among_o other_o the_o say_a lord_n of_o bresse_n who_o the_o king_n have_v detain_v prisoner_n with_o who_o there_o be_v also_o the_o signior_n of_o lac_n who_o the_o king_n have_v also_o keep_v prisoner_n these_o four_o nobleman_n enter_v into_o the_o town_n wear_v red_a bourgongne_n cross_n think_v to_o come_v time_n enough_o to_o go_v and_o meet_v the_o king_n but_o they_o come_v a_o little_a to_o late_a they_o go_v all_o to_o salute_v the_o duke_n the_o lord_n of_o bresse_n speak_v for_o the_o rest_n beseech_v he_o to_o take_v they_o into_o his_o protection_n notwithstanding_o the_o king_n come_v as_o it_o have_v be_v assure_v they_o in_o bourgongne_n promise_v he_o to_o be_v faithful_a and_o to_o serve_v he_o against_o all_o man_n the_o duke_n grant_v their_o request_n by_o word_n only_o and_o thank_v they_o the_o marshal_n of_o bourgongne_n of_o the_o house_n neufchastell_n who_o hate_v the_o king_n no_o less_o than_o the_o other_o nobleman_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o town_n of_o espinal_n in_o lorraine_n which_o the_o king_n have_v sometime_o give_v unto_o he_o and_o afterwards_o take_v it_o away_o to_o give_v it_o to_o the_o duke_n of_o calabria_n be_v lodge_v abroad_o in_o the_o country_n as_o it_o have_v be_v appoint_v by_o the_o duke_n the_o king_n be_v advertise_v of_o the_o come_n of_o these_o nobleman_n and_o of_o the_o cross_n of_o bourgongne_n bourgongne_n which_o they_o carry_v grow_v amaze_v and_o fearful_a you_o may_v see_v what_o the_o remorse_n of_o a_o guilty_a conscience_n may_v do_v in_o a_o man_n how_o mighty_a soever_o that_o have_v wrong_v a_o other_o and_o send_v to_o entreat_v the_o duke_n to_o lodge_v he_o in_o the_o castle_n say_v that_o all_o those_o that_o be_v then_o arrive_v be_v his_o enemy_n the_o duke_n be_v very_o glad_a and_o cause_v the_o lodging_n which_o he_o demand_v to_o be_v prepare_v assure_v he_o upon_o his_o word_n the_o duke_n army_n be_v come_v about_o peronne_n almost_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o king_n the_o which_o the_o duke_n can_v not_o countermande_v be_v already_o come_v into_o champagne_n when_o they_o treat_v of_o this_o interview_n yet_o these_o prince_n treat_v as_o love_o of_o their_o affair_n as_o may_v be_v have_v spend_v three_o or_o four_o day_n in_o this_o treaty_n there_o come_v great_a news_n from_o liege_n the_o king_n come_v to_o peronne_n have_v forget_v those_o two_o ambassador_n which_o he_o have_v again_o send_v to_o liege_n to_o stir_v they_o up_o against_o the_o duke_n wherein_o they_o wrought_v so_o well_o as_o the_o liegeois_n have_v gather_v together_o a_o great_a number_n of_o soldier_n go_v and_o surprise_v tongree_n in_o the_o which_o they_o take_v their_o bishop_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n although_o they_o have_v a_o 1000_o man_n to_o guard_v they_o whereof_o some_o be_v slay_v other_o save_v themselves_o by_o flight_n leave_v all_o they_o have_v there_o the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n yield_v himself_o liege_n to_o a_o knight_n call_v william_n of_o wild_a who_o promise_v to_o save_v his_o life_n but_o he_o can_v not_o do_v it_o for_o present_o after_o he_o be_v slay_v the_o people_n joyful_a to_o have_v their_o prince_n prisoner_n and_o some_o chanoin_n who_o they_o hate_v put_v five_o of_o they_o to_o death_n and_o among_o the_o rest_n one_o name_v robert_n very_o familiar_a with_o their_o bishop_n who_o they_o do_v cut_v into_o many_o morcell_n cast_v they_o one_o at_o a_o other_o head_n in_o derision_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o their_o prelate_n you_o may_v imagine_v in_o what_o fear_n he_o be_v of_o this_o mad_a enrage_a multitude_n march_v to_o field_n they_o slay_v sixteen_o as_o well_o chanoin_v as_o other_o that_o be_v faithful_a servant_n to_o the_o bishop_n these_o news_n be_v soon_o bring_v unto_o the_o duke_n by_o some_o that_o have_v see_v the_o lord_n liege_n of_o humbercourt_n and_o the_o chanoin_v slay_v say_v also_o that_o they_o know_v no_o other_o wise_a but_o that_o the_o bishop_n be_v dead_a and_o that_o they_o have_v see_v the_o french_a king_n ambassador_n name_v they_o by_o their_o name_n the_o duke_n give_v credit_n to_o their_o word_n fall_v into_o a_o great_a rage_n and_o cry_v out_o that_o the_o king_n be_v come_v thither_o to_o deceive_v he_o whereupon_o he_o present_o command_v the_o gate_n of_o the_o town_n and_o castle_n to_o be_v shut_v the_o king_n see_v himself_o coop_v up_o in_o this_o little_a castle_n and_o many_o archer_n at_o the_o port_n be_v not_o without_o fear_n and_o that_o which_o do_v more_o terrify_v he_o he_o be_v lodge_v perplexity_n near_o unto_o a_o great_a tower_n whereas_o the_o earl_n of_o vermandois_n have_v cause_v one_o of_o his_o predecessor_n king_n of_o france_n to_o die_v the_o duke_n have_v thus_o cause_v the_o gate_n to_o be_v shut_v complain_v among_o his_o familiar_n among_o the_o which_o be_v philip_n of_o commines_n lord_n of_o argenton_n charles_n of_o voisin_n a_o groom_n of_o his_o chamber_n and_o other_o without_o who_o comfort_n and_o the_o counsel_n which_o they_o give_v he_o it_o be_v likely_a he_o will_v have_v play_v some_o bad_a part_n with_o the_o king_n or_o at_o the_o least_o have_v lodge_v he_o in_o that_o great_a tower_n these_o news_n be_v present_o disperse_v throughout_o the_o whole_a town_n and_o castle_n so_o as_o in_o the_o end_n they_o come_v unto_o the_o king_n ear_n who_o then_o be_v in_o great_a perplexity_n than_o ever_o for_o he_o see_v no_o mean_n to_o escape_v from_o thence_o the_o castle_n gate_n be_v thus_o shut_v and_o guard_v three_o day_n together_o during_o the_o which_o the_o duke_n never_o come_v unto_o the_o king_n the_o first_o day_n there_o be_v nothing_o but_o terror_n and_o amazement_n in_o the_o town_n the_o second_o the_o duke_n be_v somewhat_o pacify_v and_o the_o three_o day_n he_o hold_v a_o council_n most_o part_n of_o the_o day_n and_o night_n the_o king_n cause_v some_o to_o be_v deal_v withal_o who_o he_o think_v may_v assist_v he_o neither_o do_v he_o fail_v to_o promise_v large_o for_o he_o fear_v those_o four_o nobleman_n which_o have_v serve_v he_o and_o who_o he_o have_v ill_o entreat_v be_v come_v with_o the_o army_n of_o bourgongne_n most_o of_o the_o duke_n council_n be_v of_o opinion_n that_o he_o must_v keep_v the_o savety_n which_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o the_o king_n inviolable_a other_o maintain_v flat_o that_o they_o must_v detain_v he_o prisoner_n without_o any_o ceremony_n other_o advise_v he_o to_o send_v speedy_o for_o the_o duke_n his_o brother_n and_o to_o make_v a_o benificiall_a peace_n for_o the_o prince_n of_o france_n the_o king_n cause_v a_o offer_n to_o be_v make_v that_o he_o will_v give_v hostage_n the_o duke_n of_o bourbon_n lâ—…berty_n the_o cardinal_n his_o brother_n the_o constable_n and_o
diverse_a other_o to_o the_o end_n that_o after_o the_o peace_n conclude_v he_o may_v go_v to_o compiegne_n and_o that_o he_o will_v cause_v the_o liegeois_n to_o make_v reparation_n of_o the_o wrong_n which_o they_o have_v do_v if_o not_o that_o he_o will_v declare_v himself_o against_o they_o this_o night_n which_o be_v the_o three_o the_o duke_n never_o unclothe_v himself_o but_o only_o lay_v himself_o down_o twice_o or_o thrice_o then_o rise_v again_o and_o walk_v up_o and_o down_o his_o chamber_n as_o he_o be_v accustom_v to_o do_v be_v in_o choler_n in_o the_o morning_n he_o seem_v more_o transport_v then_o ever_o use_v threat_n as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v ready_a to_o execute_v some_o great_a design_n yet_o he_o come_v again_o to_o himself_o and_o grow_v more_o calm_a say_v that_o if_o the_o king_n will_v swear_v the_o peace_n and_o go_v with_o he_o into_o the_o country_n of_o liege_n to_o aid_v he_o and_o the_o bishop_n his_o cousin_a resolution_n to_o be_v revenge_v of_o the_o wrong_n and_o affront_n which_o the_o liegeois_n have_v do_v they_o he_o will_v rest_v satisfy_v and_o so_o part_v present_o from_o they_o and_o go_v to_o the_o king_n chamber_n to_o say_v as_o much_o unto_o he_o the_o king_n have_v some_o friend_n who_o they_o say_v be_v the_o lord_n of_o argenton_n that_o give_v he_o present_a intelligence_n of_o the_o duke_n resolution_n assure_v he_o that_o if_o he_o do_v yield_v unto_o those_o two_o point_n he_o shall_v have_v no_o harm_n else_o he_o shall_v run_v into_o the_o great_a danger_n may_v happen_v unto_o he_o when_o as_o the_o duke_n come_v into_o the_o king_n presence_n his_o voice_n tremble_v he_o be_v so_o move_v and_o full_a of_o discontent_n he_o make_v a_o humble_a reverence_n but_o his_o carriage_n and_o his_o speech_n be_v loud_o and_o harsh_a demand_v of_o the_o king_n if_o he_o will_v hold_v the_o treaty_n of_o peace_n which_o have_v be_v write_v and_o conclude_v and_o if_o he_o will_v swear_v it_o who_o answer_v i_o for_o there_o be_v nothing_o alter_v of_o the_o treaty_n of_o conflans_fw-la in_o regard_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n then_o the_o duke_n ask_v he_o if_o he_o will_v not_o go_v along_o with_o he_o to_o liege_n for_o the_o cause_n above_o mention_v allege_v the_o proximity_n of_o blood_n that_o be_v betwixt_o they_o two_o and_o the_o bishop_n of_o liege_n who_o be_v of_o the_o house_n of_o bourbon_n whereunto_o the_o king_n answer_v that_o when_o the_o peace_n be_v swear_v which_o he_o say_v he_o desire_v he_o be_v content_a to_o go_v with_o he_o and_o to_o carry_v as_o many_o man_n and_o as_o few_o as_o he_o please_v this_o answer_n do_v much_o please_v the_o 〈◊〉_d duke_n and_o the_o treaty_n of_o peace_n be_v present_o bring_v the_o which_o be_v solemn_o swear_v then_o the_o bell_n do_v ring_v and_o all_o the_o town_n rejoice_v this_o peace_n thus_o make_v the_o next_o day_n the_o king_n and_o the_o duke_n part_v from_o peronne_n towards_o cambray_n and_o so_o into_o the_o country_n of_o liege_n it_o be_v then_o enter_v into_o winter_n and_o a_o very_a bad_a season_n yet_o the_o duke_n burn_v with_o a_o desire_n of_o revenge_n have_v call_v a_o counsel_n make_v his_o army_n to_o advance_v and_o command_v the_o marshal_n of_o bourgongne_n to_o go_v and_o lodge_v in_o the_o city_n of_o liege_n with_o all_o his_o troop_n and_o if_o they_o refuse_v he_o the_o entry_n that_o he_o shall_v force_v they_o if_o he_o can_v the_o people_n go_v out_o arm_v to_o 〈◊〉_d encounter_v he_o but_o they_o be_v soon_o defeat_v their_o bishop_n during_o the_o combat_n escape_v and_o retire_v to_o the_o duke_n camp_n there_o be_v within_o the_o town_n a_o legate_n from_o the_o pope_n to_o pacify_v the_o trouble_n and_o to_o examine_v the_o controversy_n betwixt_o the_o bishop_n &_o the_o people_n who_o stand_v yet_o upon_o term_n of_o excommunication_n this_o legate_n in_o stead_n of_o pacify_v they_o hope_v thereby_o to_o make_v himself_o bishop_n provoke_v they_o to_o arm_n and_o to_o commit_v strange_a folly_n but_o see_v this_o siege_n approach_v and_o the_o apparent_a danger_n into_o the_o which_o he_o be_v like_a to_o fall_v think_v to_o fly_v away_o be_v take_v with_o 25._o of_o his_o man_n well_o mount_v the_o duke_n be_v advertise_v pâ—…soner_n thereof_o will_v they_o that_o have_v take_v he_o prisoner_n to_o make_v their_o profit_n of_o he_o as_o of_o a_o simple_a merchant_n without_o make_v any_o show_n that_o the_o duke_n know_v it_o but_o when_o as_o they_o which_o guard_v he_o be_v grow_v into_o some_o question_n for_o his_o spoil_n and_o ransom_n and_o that_o they_o come_v to_o he_o to_o be_v judge_n betwixt_o they_o be_v at_o dinner_n he_o send_v for_o he_o do_v he_o great_a honour_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o restore_v all_o that_o they_o have_v take_v from_o he_o the_o duke_n forward_o march_v direct_o towards_o the_o city_n think_v to_o enter_v but_o thrust_v on_o by_o covetousness_n they_o desire_v the_o spoil_n rather_o then_o to_o accept_v of_o the_o composition_n that_o be_v offer_v they_o think_v it_o needless_a to_o attend_v either_o king_n or_o duke_n who_o be_v 8._o league_n behind_o they_o they_o advance_v so_o fast_o as_o they_o arrive_v confuse_o at_o night_n in_o one_o of_o the_o suburb_n join_v to_o the_o port_n which_o be_v somewhat_o repair_v john_n of_o Ê‹ilet_n a_o knight_n and_o some_o other_o captain_n of_o the_o town_n see_v their_o disorder_n issue_v forth_o by_o their_o ruin_a wall_n and_o other_o place_n upon_o they_o kill_v about_o 800._o man_n at_o arm_n and_o have_v do_v they_o much_o more_o harm_n if_o the_o bourgongnon_n have_v not_o have_v four_o piece_n of_o artillery_n make_v three_o or_o four_o vollee_n into_o the_o street_n by_o the_o which_o the_o liegeois_n come_v forth_o to_o skirmish_n vyllette_n be_v slay_v there_o and_o three_o other_o of_o their_o captain_n the_o duke_n hear_v of_o this_o disorder_n which_o be_v make_v great_a unto_o he_o than_o it_o have_v be_v post_v thither_o with_o a_o part_n of_o his_o army_n forbid_v they_o to_o say_v any_o thing_n unto_o the_o king_n and_o approach_v near_o the_o town_n he_o go_v to_o lodge_v in_o another_o of_o the_o suburb_n the_o king_n follow_v and_o lodge_v near_o the_o duke_n which_o put_v he_o in_o some_o jealousy_n either_o leâ—…ge_n that_o he_o will_v enter_v into_o the_o city_n or_o else_o that_o he_o will_v fly_v away_o before_o it_o be_v take_v or_o be_v lodge_v so_o near_o he_o he_o will_v do_v he_o some_o wrong_n for_o the_o prevent_n of_o all_o mischief_n he_o lay_v 300._o man_n in_o aâ—…great_a barn_n that_o be_v betwixt_o both_o house_n those_o of_o the_o town_n give_v they_o some_o alarm_n but_o they_o be_v nothing_o till_o in_o the_o end_n see_v how_o straight_o they_o be_v besiege_v they_o resolve_v to_o make_v a_o desperate_a adventure_n once_o for_o all_o which_o be_v the_o 600._o franchimontois_n lead_v by_o the_o host_n himself_o of_o the_o duke_n lodging_n shall_v issue_v forth_o and_o come_v upon_o the_o back_n side_n of_o the_o duke_n lodging_n about_o ten_o of_o the_o clock_n at_o night_n they_o charge_v his_o quarter_n slay_v some_o scout_n and_o sentinel_n lâ—…egeois_n with_o their_o net_n and_o go_v direct_o to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o the_o guard_n at_o the_o king_n and_o duke_n lodging_n who_o never_o be_v in_o great_a danger_n yet_o the_o resistance_n be_v so_o great_a that_o the_o host_n of_o the_o duke_n lodging_n and_o other_o leader_n of_o these_o franchimont_n be_v slay_v and_o those_o of_o the_o town_n which_o issue_v forth_o to_o succour_v they_o beaten_z beacke_v into_o their_o port_n the_o king_n and_o the_o duke_n have_v escape_v this_o danger_n not_o foresee_v hold_v council_n the_o next_o day_n what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v touch_v the_o assault_n whereon_o they_o have_v resolve_v the_o which_o do_v much_o trouble_v the_o king_n fear_v that_o if_o the_o duke_n shall_v fail_v to_o take_v it_o all_o the_o mischief_n shall_v fall_v upon_o he_o and_o he_o shall_v be_v detain_v prisoner_n on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o duke_n be_v jealous_a of_o the_o king_n fear_v that_o he_o shall_v depart_v &_o make_v war_n against_o he_o in_o some_o other_o place_n whereby_o we_o may_v discover_v the_o miserable_a estate_n of_o prince_n who_o can_v never_o be_v sufficient_o assure_v one_o of_o another_o these_o two_o prince_n have_v make_v afinall_a peace_n not_o 15_o day_n before_o yet_o they_o can_v not_o trust_v one_o another_o the_o duke_n have_v resolve_v to_o give_v a_o general_a assault_n the_o next_o day_n the_o king_n propound_v many_o great_a doubt_n and_o discreet_a consideration_n very_o please_v to_o the_o duke_n counsel_n for_o every_o one_o fear_v
this_o assault_n for_o the_o great_a multitude_n of_o people_n that_o be_v within_o the_o oittie_n and_o for_o their_o great_a courage_n all_o which_o difficulty_n they_o report_v to_o the_o duke_n from_o the_o king_n mouth_n the_o which_o he_o take_v in_o ill_a part_n say_v that_o the_o king_n do_v it_o to_o save_v they_o but_o he_o will_v not_o fail_v to_o give_v a_o assault_n in_o the_o morning_n as_o he_o have_v resolve_v fode_v the_o king_n word_n that_o if_o it_o please_v he_o to_o go_v to_o namur_n until_o the_o town_n be_v take_v he_o be_v content_v but_o for_o his_o part_n he_o will_v not_o go_v from_o thence_o until_o he_o have_v see_v the_o and_o of_o it_o the_o king_n answer_v that_o he_o will_v not_o go_v to_o namur_n but_o will_v be_v present_a the_o next_o day_n with_o the_o rest_n for_o without_o doubt_n where_o there_o be_v honour_n to_o be_v get_v he_o will_v not_o 〈◊〉_d tax_v of_o cowardice_n every_o man_n rest_v himself_o a_o little_a be_v arm_v day_n be_v come_v and_o draw_v near_o to_o eight_o of_o the_o clock_n the_o duke_n cause_v a_o canon_n and_o 2._o serpentins_n to_o be_v discharge_v to_o advertise_v they_o of_o the_o vanguard_n who_o be_v quarter_v on_o the_o other_o side_n far_o from_o he_o they_o hear_v the_o warning_n and_o prepare_v themselves_o for_o the_o assault_n the_o duke_n trumpet_n begin_v to_o sound_v and_o the_o colour_n approach_v the_o wall_n the_o king_n be_v in_o the_o street_n well_o accompany_v when_o they_o come_v to_o join_v they_o find_v no_o resistance_n and_o there_o be_v but_o 2._o or_o 3._o man_n in_o guard_n every_o man_n be_v go_v to_o his_o home_n not_o think_v they_o will_v give_v a_o assault_n on_o the_o sunday_n they_o find_v in_o every_o house_n the_o cloth_n lay_v take_v and_o the_o table_n cover_v there_o be_v as_o little_a resistance_n whereas_o the_o forewarde_n charge_v who_o enter_v first_o all_o the_o people_n be_v retire_v beyond_o the_o bridge_n of_o the_o river_n of_o mouse_n towards_o the_o forest_n of_o ardenne_n and_o other_o place_n where_o they_o think_v to_o be_v safe_a in_o all_o there_o die_v not_o above_o 2._o hundred_o man_n every_o man_n hide_v himself_o in_o church_n or_o house_n the_o king_n march_v soft_o for_o he_o see_v well_o there_o be_v no_o resistance_n the_o whole_a army_n enter_v into_o the_o town_n on_o 2._o side_n be_v in_o all_o 40000._o man_n the_o duke_n be_v far_o advance_v into_o the_o city_n turn_v sudden_o to_o meet_v the_o king_n who_o he_o conduct_v to_o the_o palace_n &_o then_o present_o retire_v and_o go_v to_o the_o great_a cathedral_n church_n of_o saint_n lambert_n where_o his_o soldier_n will_v have_v enter_v by_o force_n to_o spoil_v it_o under_o a_o colour_n to_o take_v prisoner_n and_o although_o he_o have_v set_v some_o gentleman_n of_o his_o household_n to_o guard_v it_o spoil_n yet_o can_v they_o not_o be_v master_n but_o they_o offer_v to_o force_v the_o 2._o door_n the_o duke_n see_v this_o outrage_n slay_v one_o of_o his_o household_n servant_n with_o his_o own_o hand_n the_o which_o keep_v the_o say_a church_n from_o spoil_n yet_o they_o draw_v forth_o certain_a burgess_n that_o be_v flee_v into_o it_o with_o their_o good_n the_o most_o part_n of_o the_o other_o church_n be_v spoil_v in_o seek_v for_o the_o town_n man_n that_o be_v flee_v into_o they_o the_o town_n be_v thus_o take_v about_o noon_n the_o duke_n go_v to_o the_o palace_n to_o the_o king_n who_o have_v dine_v show_v great_a sign_n of_o joy_n for_o this_o prize_n and_o commend_v high_o the_o duke_n great_a courage_n and_o resolution_n think_v that_o those_o word_n will_v be_v report_v unto_o he_o after_o dyner_n the_o king_n and_o duke_n be_v see_v very_o joyful_o together_o and_o if_o the_o king_n commend_v his_o valour_n behind_o his_o back_n he_o extol_v he_o more_o to_o his_o face_n wherewith_o the_o duke_n be_v much_o please_v the_o king_n be_v very_o desirous_a to_o retire_v himself_o speak_v unto_o the_o duke_n say_v that_o there_o be_v no_o more_o to_o be_v do_v and_o if_o he_o have_v any_o use_n of_o he_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o spare_v he_o but_o he_o have_v a_o desire_n to_o go_v to_o paris_n to_o cause_v the_o accord_n betwixt_o they_o to_o be_v publish_v in_o the_o court_n of_o parliament_n the_o duke_n consent_v but_o somewhat_o unwilling_o upon_o condition_n that_o the_o treatiâ—…_n of_o peace_n betwixt_o they_o shall_v be_v read_v and_o ratify_v again_o liege_n by_o the_o king_n the_o which_o he_o do_v whereupon_o the_o king_n take_v his_o leave_n of_o the_o duke_n and_o he_o conduct_v he_o half_o a_o league_n the_o king_n be_v go_v the_o duke_n command_v the_o town_n to_o be_v burn_v reserve_v only_o the_o church_n and_o the_o chanoin_n house_n in_o the_o which_o there_o be_v 4000_o of_o the_o country_n of_o luxembourg_n employ_v he_o cause_v a_o great_a number_n of_o poor_a prisoner_n to_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o river_n of_o mouse_n this_o do_v they_o go_v to_o ruin_v the_o country_n of_o franchimont_n whence_o be_v draw_v the_o brave_a soldier_n of_o all_o the_o country_n of_o liege_n and_o be_v no_o soon_o out_o of_o the_o city_n but_o it_o be_v fire_v all_o along_o the_o river_n he_o lodge_v that_o liegeois_n day_n 4._o league_n from_o thence_o where_o they_o may_v hear_v the_o cry_n and_o lamentation_n of_o poor_a people_n as_o if_o they_o have_v be_v within_o the_o city_n the_o desolation_n continue_v the_o next_o day_n until_o it_o be_v quite_o burn_v except_o the_o church_n and_o some_o 300._o house_n of_o chanoin_n and_o priest_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n it_o be_v so_o soon_o re-edify_v for_o the_o people_n return_v with_o the_o priest_n and_o other_o churchman_n the_o country_n of_o franchimont_n be_v spoil_v and_o burn_v hunger_n force_v the_o duke_n troop_n to_o retire_v who_o go_v to_o namur_n and_o from_o thence_o into_o brabant_n where_o he_o be_v receive_v as_o a_o victorious_a prince_n those_o of_o the_o town_n of_o aix_n la_fw-fr chapelle_n within_o eight_o league_n of_o the_o city_n of_o liege_n have_v during_o bourgongne_n these_o war_n give_v some_o aid_n and_o assistance_n unto_o the_o liegeois_n the_o duke_n meaning_n to_o be_v revenge_v threaten_v they_o but_o the_o regent_n of_o the_o town_n go_v to_o he_o to_o maestricht_n to_o ask_v he_o forgiveness_n offer_v he_o all_o service_n in_o time_n to_o come_v and_o promise_v to_o pay_v he_o 80000._o florin_n of_o the_o rhine_n in_o three_o year_n and_o so_o the_o duke_n be_v pacify_v in_o the_o year_n 1469._o at_o the_o suit_n of_o the_o bishop_n and_o chanoin_n the_o duke_n consent_v to_o the_o restauration_n of_o the_o town_n of_o liege_n whereas_o he_o place_v for_o governor_n guy_n of_o brymeux_n re-edify_v lord_n of_o humbercourt_n kinsman_n to_o he_o who_o the_o liegeois_n have_v slay_v at_o tongre_n and_o the_o signior_n of_o wit-hem_a for_o his_o lieutenant_n the_o duke_n have_v stay_v some_o time_n in_o brabant_n come_v into_o zeeland_n and_o from_o thence_o he_o go_v to_o the_o hage_n in_o holland_n bourgongne_n whether_o many_o great_a prince_n and_o ambassador_n come_v to_o visit_v he_o among_o other_o sygismonde_n duke_n of_o austria_n brother_n to_o the_o emperor_n frederic_n the_o prince_n of_o trebisonde_v in_o greece_n the_o palatin_n of_o rhine_n the_o marquis_n of_o ferrara_n the_o duke_n of_o cleves_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o ravestein_n his_o brother_n the_o duke_n of_o somerset_n a_o englishman_n and_o many_o other_o great_a nobleman_n baron_n and_o knight_n the_o bishop_n of_o liege_n vtrecht_n tournay_n poville_n and_o salerne_n the_o duke_n confessor_n the_o pope_n ambassador_n which_o be_v his_o nephew_n his_o sister_n son_n accompany_v with_o the_o duke_n of_o mantova_n one_o from_o the_o venetian_n and_o a_o other_o from_o the_o archbishop_n of_o cologne_n duke_n charles_n accompany_v with_o all_o these_o prince_n write_v unto_o adolph_n prince_n of_o geldres_n who_o keep_v his_o own_o father_n in_o prison_n entreat_v he_o that_o all_o excuse_n set_v aside_o he_o will_v come_v and_o honour_n that_o noble_a company_n with_o his_o presence_n hope_v to_o persuade_v he_o to_o deliver_v his_o father_n out_o of_o prison_n but_o this_o prince_n doubt_v the_o worst_a excuse_v himself_o upon_o his_o nobility_n and_o hage_n town_n entreat_v the_o duke_n not_o to_o take_v it_o in_o ill_a part_n if_o he_o come_v not_o for_o certain_a special_a cause_n at_o that_o time_n there_o fall_v great_a contention_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n and_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n the_o duke_n demand_v of_o they_o the_o country_n of_o goyland_n and_o all_o the_o good_n vtrecht_n land_n and_o signeury_n belong_v unto_o the_o decease_a james_n of_o gaesbeke_n the_o which_o quarrel_n be_v
to_o bring_v he_o to_o the_o duke_n these_o two_o come_v to_o wyke_n for_o the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o the_o bailiff_n amerongen_n before_o they_o be_v deliver_v the_o bishop_n will_v have_v the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n put_v again_o to_o the_o rack_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o nobleman_n and_o that_o before_o he_o be_v lay_v upon_o it_o he_o shall_v take_v a_o solemn_a oath_n to_o answer_v the_o truth_n to_o that_o which_o shall_v be_v demand_v he_o whereupon_o a_o notary_n and_o certain_a witness_n be_v call_v this_o proceed_v continue_v go_v two_o whole_a day_n he_o be_v once_o strip_v and_o lay_v upon_o the_o bank_n but_o see_v they_o can_v draw_v nothing_o from_o he_o without_o great_a torment_n nor_o from_o amerongen_n they_o suffer_v they_o to_o go_v with_o the_o say_a commissioner_n who_o lead_v they_o to_o berghen_n upon_o some_o to_o the_o duke_n but_o they_o find_v he_o not_o there_o be_v go_v to_o the_o siege_n of_o amiens_n so_o as_o they_o conduct_v they_o to_o ruppelmond_n in_o flanders_n whereas_o they_o be_v detain_v almost_o a_o whole_a year_n at_o the_o duke_n return_v the_o process_n be_v refer_v to_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o golden_a fleece_n to_o hear_v the_o say_a lord_n in_o his_o iustification_n his_o accuser_n be_v cite_v to_o bring_v proof_n of_o their_o accusation_n see_v that_o by_o torture_n he_o do_v not_o confess_v any_o of_o those_o crime_n wherewith_o he_o be_v charge_v but_o none_o of_o his_o accuser_n appear_a the_o duke_n sit_v in_o his_o seat_n of_o justice_n with_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o order_n among_o the_o which_o be_v engelbert_n earl_n of_o nassau_n barron_n of_o breda_n the_o lord_n of_o crequy_n lalain_n and_o peâ—…res_n other_o to_o the_o number_n of_o twelve_o baron_n the_o say_a lord_n of_o brederode_n be_v adjudge_v free_a and_o absolve_v of_o all_o crime_n impose_v upon_o he_o and_o be_v restore_v to_o all_o his_o estate_n good_n and_o honour_n to_o the_o great_a content_n of_o all_o these_o nobleman_n and_o knight_n who_o complain_v much_o of_o the_o great_a wrong_n that_o have_v be_v do_v he_o and_o he_o be_v honourable_o receive_v of_o all_o man_n he_o live_v not_o above_o two_o year_n after_o he_o die_v in_o the_o year_n 1473._o and_o be_v inter_v at_o vianen_n let_v we_o hereby_o consider_v of_o what_o force_n envy_n be_v which_o spare_v neither_o great_a not_o small_a two_o year_n after_o john_n of_o amerongen_n be_v find_v innocent_a of_o the_o crime_n that_o be_v object_v against_o he_o notwithstanding_o his_o confession_n upon_o the_o rack_n and_o in_o like_a sort_n â—…eed_o absolve_v enlarge_v and_o restore_v to_o his_o office_n of_o bailiff_n to_o the_o great_a content_n of_o the_o bourgese_n of_o vtrecht_n as_o for_o ghysbrecht_n provost_n cathedral_n brother_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n before_o he_o can_v recover_v his_o liberty_n he_o be_v force_v to_o resign_v his_o provostship_n to_o a_o other_o and_o to_o swear_v never_o to_o keep_v his_o residence_n in_o vtrecht_n the_o which_o have_v perform_v he_o be_v set_v at_o liberty_n in_o the_o year_n 1470._o and_o go_v to_o live_v deliver_v at_o breda_n where_o he_o die_v a_o year_n after_o and_o be_v bury_v at_o the_o chartreux_n by_o geertruydenbergh_n duke_z charles_n not_o satisfy_v with_o the_o annual_a contribution_n or_o tribute_n which_o the_o frison_n pay_v he_o according_a to_o the_o last_o appointment_n write_v unto_o they_o that_o they_o shall_v send_v their_o deputy_n to_o the_o town_n of_o enchuysen_n the_o seven_o of_o april_n 1470._o to_o hear_v what_o shall_v be_v propound_v unto_o they_o on_o his_o behalf_n they_o send_v their_o deputy_n but_o the_o duke_n be_v trouble_v with_o the_o war_n of_o france_n come_v not_o in_o person_n but_o 〈◊〉_d send_v philip_n of_o wassenare_n lord_n of_o woerburch_n and_o other_o his_o commissioner_n there_o be_v many_o thing_n ambiguous_o and_o doubtful_o propound_v and_o debate_v and_o so_o many_o cavillation_n find_v out_o to_o entrap_v the_o frison_n as_o it_o do_v much_o displease_v the_o nobleman_n of_o friesland_n who_o retire_v themselves_o and_o will_v not_o treat_v in_o that_o fashion_n desire_v to_o go_v plain_o and_o round_o to_o work_v yet_o the_o clergy_n and_o deputy_n of_o town_n remain_v who_o will_v to_o have_v a_o final_a end_n desire_v to_o know_v what_o the_o duke_n demand_n be_v it_o be_v say_v unto_o they_o that_o he_o demand_v a_o silver_n penny_n of_o his_o coin_n upon_o every_o chimney_n for_o all_o the_o country_n of_o friesland_n in_o generalll_v the_o deputy_n demand_v of_o what_o valour_n this_o penny_n shall_v be_v for_o that_o they_o have_v no_o charge_n from_o the_o estate_n to_o yield_v to_o above_o three_o liard_n or_o a_o sou_n at_o the_o most_o the_o 〈◊〉_d which_o the_o duke_n commissionar_n will_v have_v refer_v to_o the_o duke_n discretion_n the_o frison_n in_o like_a sort_n demand_v a_o day_n of_o advice_n to_o make_v report_n thereof_o unto_o the_o estate_n the_o report_n make_v they_o will_v no_o way_n yield_v unto_o it_o but_o conclude_v that_o if_o the_o duke_n will_v force_v they_o they_o will_v defend_v themselves_o and_o hinder_v his_o entry_n into_o the_o country_n the_o duke_n at_o his_o return_n into_o france_n come_v into_o holland_n &_o have_v hear_v by_o his_o deputy_n the_o intention_n of_o the_o frison_n he_o resolve_v to_o force_v they_o to_o his_o will_n by_o arm_n and_o thereupon_o cause_v a_o great_a fleet_n of_o ship_n to_o be_v prepare_v to_o embark_v his_o man_n at_o frison_n arm_n and_o to_o land_n in_o friesland_n but_o it_o fall_v out_o happy_o for_o the_o frison_n that_o edward_n the_o forth_o king_n of_o england_n be_v expel_v his_o realm_n come_v into_o zeeland_n to_o the_o duke_n his_o brother_n in_o law_n to_o demand_n succour_n of_o he_o against_o the_o earl_n of_o warwick_n who_o have_v chase_v he_o out_o of_o his_o kingdom_n the_o which_o the_o duke_n promise_v send_v this_o fleet_n appoint_v for_o the_o ruin_n of_o the_o frison_n to_o succour_v the_o say_a king_n edward_n the_o which_o carry_v he_o back_o into_o england_n afterwards_o the_o duke_n have_v so_o great_a war_n against_o the_o french_a swiss_n and_o lorrains_n in_o the_o which_o in_o the_o end_n he_o be_v slay_v as_o the_o frison_n remain_v in_o peace_n without_o any_o further_a disturbance_n in_o the_o year_n 1470._o lewis_n the_o leaventh_o the_o french_a king_n have_v a_o great_a desire_n to_o be_v revenge_v 1470._o of_o the_o bravary_n which_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n have_v do_v he_o at_o peronne_n practise_v under_o hand_n to_o have_v the_o town_n upon_o the_o river_n of_o some_o revolt_n the_o which_o be_v hard_o to_o effect_v by_o secret_a practice_n he_o must_v attempt_v it_o by_o open_a war_n true_a it_o be_v that_o he_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o apprehend_v the_o duke_n affront_n at_o peronne_n who_o have_v force_v he_o to_o make_v oâ—…â—…gongne_n a_o peace_n and_o to_o go_v against_o the_o liegeois_n that_o be_v before_o his_o friend_n yet_o he_o begin_v it_o some_o what_o fearful_o although_o he_o have_v a_o great_a desire_n to_o it_o the_o earl_n of_o saint_n pol_n constable_n of_o france_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o guiennes_n people_n desire_a war_n rather_o than_o peace_n betwixt_o these_o two_o prince_n for_o two_o consideration_n the_o first_o be_v for_o fear_v to_o loose_v their_o estate_n the_o other_o be_v they_o persuade_v the_o king_n that_o if_o he_o have_v not_o some_o foreign_a war_n he_o shall_v have_v civil_a dissension_n at_o home_n the_o constable_n offer_v the_o town_n of_o saint_n quentin_n pretend_v that_o he_o have_v great_a intelligence_n in_o flanders_n and_o brabant_n where_o he_o will_v cause_v many_o town_n to_o rebel_v the_o duke_n of_o guienne_n offer_v for_o his_o part_n to_o serve_v the_o king_n with_o five_o hundred_o man_n at_o arm_n the_o king_n meaning_n to_o begin_v this_o war_n with_o solemnity_n call_v a_o parliament_n at_o tours_n whereas_o many_o judge_n assist_v there_o it_o be_v conclude_v according_a to_o the_o king_n intention_n that_o the_o duke_n shall_v be_v adiourn_v to_o appear_v in_o the_o open_a parliament_n at_o paris_n the_o king_n assure_v himself_o that_o he_o will_v answer_v proud_o or_o that_o he_o will_v do_v something_o contrary_a to_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o court_n he_o shall_v therefore_o have_v more_o just_a cause_n to_o make_v war_n paâ—…s_n against_o he_o a_o usher_n of_o the_o parliament_n go_v to_o gand_n to_o adjourn_v he_o be_v under_o the_o sovereignty_n of_o the_o crown_n of_o france_n which_o he_o do_v at_o his_o come_n from_o the_o mass_n whereat_o he_o be_v much_o amaze_v and_o discontent_a have_v cause_v the_o usher_n to_o be_v put_v in_o prison_n yet_o soon_o after_o he_o suffer_v he_o
passage_n with_o cart_n and_o other_o impediment_n hope_v that_o the_o duke_n be_v defeat_v and_o fly_v there_o will_v some_o fall_n to_o his_o share_n as_o there_o do_v many_o the_o german_n march_v in_o good_a order_n have_v good_a store_n of_o french_a horse_n who_o the_o king_n have_v suffer_v to_o go_v to_o those_o war_n many_o lay_n in_o ambush_n near_o unto_o the_o place_n where_o the_o battle_n shall_v be_v fight_v to_o see_v if_o the_o duke_n be_v defeat_v or_o to_o get_v some_o good_a prisoner_n or_o other_o booty_n you_o may_v see_v into_o what_o a_o wretched_a estate_n the_o duke_n have_v thrust_v himself_o in_o neglect_v of_o good_a counsel_n the_o two_o army_n come_v to_o join_v the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n army_n which_o slay_v have_v be_v late_o twice_o defeat_v be_v few_o in_o number_n and_o ill_o appoint_v be_v present_o put_v to_o rout_n and_o flight_n many_o save_v themselves_o the_o rest_n be_v slay_v or_o prisoner_n among_o the_o which_o the_o duke_n himself_o be_v slay_v in_o the_o field_n be_v overthrow_v by_o a_o great_a troop_n of_o lancier_n and_o not_o able_a to_o be_v relieve_v of_o his_o follower_n for_o that_o they_o be_v prisoner_n he_o have_v three_o wound_n the_o one_o on_o the_o head_n the_o other_o in_o the_o thigh_n and_o the_o three_o in_o the_o fundement_n the_o bourgognon_n will_v not_o believe_v that_o he_o be_v slay_v but_o that_o he_o be_v flee_v into_o germany_n and_o that_o he_o have_v vow_v to_o do_v seven_o year_n penance_n there_o be_v some_o among_o the_o bourguinons_n which_o sell_v jewel_n horse_n and_o other_o thing_n to_o be_v pay_v when_o he_o shall_v return_v and_o at_o burchselles_n in_o the_o diocese_n of_o spierre_n in_o germany_n a_o poor_a man_n beg_v they_o think_v he_o to_o be_v the_o duke_n who_o do_v penance_n every_o man_n desire_v to_o see_v he_o and_o he_o receive_v good_a alm_n naucler_fw-mi write_v that_o he_o have_v see_v the_o say_v man_n the_o french_a king_n be_v well_o advertise_v of_o the_o defeat_n whereof_o they_o do_v hourly_o expect_v some_o news_n the_o lord_n of_o lude_n who_o lie_v without_o plessis_n where_o the_o king_n then_o be_v hear_v the_o first_o news_n by_o the_o post_n which_o the_o lord_n of_o craon_n and_o other_o have_v send_v but_o no_o man_n do_v assure_v the_o duke_n death_n but_o only_o the_o defeat_n before_o nancy_n and_o that_o he_o be_v flee_v the_o king_n at_o the_o first_o be_v sole_a transport_v with_o joy_n at_o these_o news_n as_o he_o know_v not_o how_o to_o contain_v himself_o yet_o he_o do_v think_v that_o if_o he_o be_v take_v by_o the_o german_n they_o will_v compound_v with_o he_o for_o some_o great_a sum_n of_o money_n which_o he_o will_v easy_o pay_v they_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o be_v in_o great_a care_n if_o the_o duke_n be_v defeat_v &_o escape_v whether_o he_o shall_v seize_v on_o the_o duchy_n of_o bourgongne_n or_o not_o be_v so_o easy_a to_o take_v see_v that_o all_o his_o best_a man_n and_o his_o chief_a commander_n be_v almost_o dead_a in_o these_o three_o battle_n whereupon_o it_o be_v resolve_v that_o although_o the_o duke_n be_v in_o health_n yet_o he_o will_v send_v his_o army_n into_o bourgongne_n and_o seize_v upon_o the_o country_n in_o this_o amazement_n which_o be_v do_v he_o shall_v advertise_v the_o duke_n that_o he_o do_v it_o with_o a_o intent_n to_o preserve_v it_o that_o the_o german_n may_v not_o destroy_v it_o for_o that_o the_o say_a duchy_n do_v hold_v of_o the_o sovereignty_n of_o the_o crown_n of_o france_n the_o which_o he_o will_v not_o have_v fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o german_n &_o that_o what_o soever_o he_o shall_v take_v he_o will_v yield_v unto_o he_o again_o which_o few_o man_n will_v believe_v duke_n charles_n have_v be_v a_o noble_a and_o valiant_a prince_n well_o breed_v up_o in_o his_o youth_n and_o bourgongne_n instruct_v in_o the_o tongue_n and_o liberal_a art_n yea_o in_o astronomy_n and_o music_n a_o man_n well_o speak_v and_o of_o a_o good_a grace_n exceed_v chaste_a but_o very_o high_a mind_a who_o will_v not_o endure_v any_o injury_n of_o his_o equal_a nor_o of_o any_o great_a prince_n than_o himself_o exceed_v choleric_a froward_a and_o wilful_a he_o leave_v one_o only_a daughter_n and_o heir_n 〈◊〉_d maria_n charlesia_n my_o father_n be_v decease_v i_o be_v young_a leave_v a_o pupil_n to_o the_o clevoys_n for_o a_o while_n but_o though_o of_o father_n i_o be_v quite_o bereave_v i_o maximilian_n give_v the_o marriage_n stile_n i_o he_o my_o faith_n and_o dowry_n in_o year_n five_o i_o become_v mother_n of_o three_o child_n fair_a but_o be_v twenty_o six_o i_o leave_v to_o live_v my_o soul_n unto_o her_o maker_n do_v repair_v bruges_n reserve_v my_o bone_n my_o corpse_n lie_v there_o mary_n duchess_n of_o bovrgongne_n countess_n 32._o rule_v in_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n duchess_n of_o brabant_n lembourg_n luxembourg_n and_o geldres_n countess_n of_o flanders_n arthois_n henault_n namur_n and_o of_o zutphen_n lady_n of_o sallins_n and_o macklin_n marquis_n of_o the_o holy_a empire_n mary_n the_o daughter_n and_o only_a heir_n to_o charles_n duke_n of_o bourgongne_n call_v the_o warlike_a succeed_v unto_o her_o father_n in_o all_o his_o country_n land_n and_o seigneury_n she_o be_v eighteen_o year_n old_a when_o her_o father_n be_v slay_v before_o nancy_n and_o remain_v under_o the_o care_n and_o charge_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o cleves_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o ravestein_n his_o brother_n after_o that_o lewis_n the_o leaventh_o the_o french_a king_n have_v certain_a news_n of_o the_o duke_n death_n he_o send_v the_o bastard_n of_o bourbon_n admiral_n of_o france_n and_o philip_n of_o arthois_n comines_n lord_n of_o argenton_n into_o piccardie_n with_o commission_n to_o receive_v all_o those_o that_o will_v submit_v themselves_o under_o his_o obedience_n these_o two_o nobleman_n go_v to_o abeville_n which_o be_v one_o of_o the_o town_n give_v to_o duke_n philip_n call_v the_o good_a at_o the_o peace_n of_o arras_n by_o king_n charles_n the_o seven_o the_o which_o for_o want_v of_o heir_n masâ—…e_n shall_v returno_fw-la to_o the_o crown_n of_o france_n at_o their_o arrival_n they_o find_v that_o the_o inhabitant_n be_v in_o treaty_n with_o the_o lord_n of_o torcy_n to_o who_o after_o that_o they_o be_v free_v of_o four_o hundred_o lance_n that_o be_v there_o in_o garrison_n they_o open_v the_o gate_n from_o thence_o the_o admiral_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o argenton_n go_v to_o dourlan_n from_o thence_o they_o send_v to_o summon_v arras_n the_o metropolitaine_n town_n of_o arthois_n and_o the_o ancient_a patrimony_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o flanders_n in_o the_o which_o time_n out_o of_o mind_n the_o daughter_n do_v succeed_v as_o well_o as_o the_o son_n the_o lord_n of_o ravestein_n and_o cordes_n be_v in_o arras_n go_v to_o speak_v with_o they_o in_o the_o abbey_n of_o saint_n eloy_n two_o league_n from_o thence_o and_o with_o they_o john_n de_fw-fr la_fw-fr vacquery_n first_o precedent_n of_o the_o court_n of_o parliament_n at_o paris_n these_o nobleman_n enter_v into_o conference_n the_o frenchman_n demand_v to_o have_v the_o city_n open_v for_o the_o king_n and_o to_o be_v receive_v in_o his_o name_n be_v that_o the_o king_n pretend_v it_o to_o be_v his_o by_o right_n of_o confiscation_n with_o all_o the_o country_n of_o arthois_n and_o if_o they_o do_v refuse_v it_o they_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o be_v force_v consider_v that_o their_o prince_n be_v dead_a and_o their_o chief_a commander_n slay_v in_o these_o three_o battle_n whereby_o all_o the_o country_n be_v unfurnished_a of_o defence_n the_o bourgognon_n answer_v by_o vacquerie_n that_o the_o country_n of_o arthois_n belong_v to_o the_o lady_n mary_n of_o bourgongne_n daughter_n to_o their_o decease_a prince_n who_o be_v lawful_o descend_v from_o the_o lady_n marguerite_n of_o flanders_n her_o great_a great_a grandmother_n who_o be_v countess_n of_o flanders_n and_o arthois_n etc._n etc._n the_o which_o be_v marry_v to_o philip_n the_o hardy_a duke_n of_o bourgongne_n son_n to_o king_n john_n of_o france_n and_o brother_n to_o king_n charles_n the_o five_o beseech_v the_o king_n to_o entertain_v the_o truce_n which_o continue_v yet_o betwixt_o he_o and_o their_o decease_a prince_n the_o conference_n of_o these_o nobleman_n be_v not_o long_o for_o the_o french_a expect_v no_o other_o answer_n the_o low-countries_n be_v much_o amaze_v and_o not_o without_o cause_n for_o in_o eight_o day_n they_o can_v not_o gather_v together_o fifty_o man_n at_o arm_n &_o as_o for_o other_o martial_a man_n there_o be_v but_o 1500_o in_o the_o country_n of_o henault_n and_o namur_n that_o be_v escape_v from_o the_o defeat_n of_o nancy_n the_o french_a king_n march_v with_o his_o army_n towards_o
the_o factious_a disposition_n of_o the_o ganthois_n who_o will_v not_o fail_v to_o attempt_v some_o new_a thing_n against_o their_o princess_n and_o stiâ—…re_v up_o some_o sedition_n in_o her_o estate_n know_v how_o they_o have_v always_o carry_v themselves_o to_o their_o prince_n and_o lord_n while_o that_o the_o king_n be_v before_o arras_n there_o come_v certain_a ambassador_n unto_o he_o from_o the_o three_o estate_n of_o the_o say_v king_n princess_n country_n who_o be_v then_o assemble_v in_o the_o city_n of_o gand_n for_o who_o the_o ganthois_n do_v not_o much_o care_n do_v all_o thing_n after_o their_o own_o mind_n and_o overrule_a their_o princess_n who_o they_o detain_v among_o these_o ambassador_n there_o be_v also_o some_o deputy_n of_o the_o town_n of_o gand._n the_o king_n hear_v they_o among_o other_o speech_n they_o say_v that_o what_o they_o have_v propound_v to_o his_o majesty_n touch_v a_o peace_n do_v proceed_v from_o the_o motion_n and_o will_n of_o their_o princess_n who_o in_o all_o thing_n be_v resolve_v to_o govern_v herself_o by_o the_o advice_n and_o council_n of_o her_o state_n desyre_v his_o majesty_n to_o desist_v from_o make_v of_o war_n as_o well_o in_o bourgongne_n as_o in_o arthois_n and_o that_o it_o will_v please_v he_o to_o choose_v a_o day_n for_o a_o friendly_a treaty_n and_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n there_o may_v be_v assurance_n of_o arm_n the_o king_n take_v hold_v only_o of_o that_o which_o they_o have_v say_v that_o their_o princess_n will_v not_o do_v any_o thing_n without_o the_o council_n and_o advice_n of_o the_o three_o estate_n of_o there_o country_n and_o answer_v they_o that_o they_o be_v ill_o inform_v for_o he_o be_v well_o assure_v that_o she_o will_v govern_v her_o affair_n by_o private_a person_n who_o desire_v not_o any_o peace_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v disavow_v whereat_o the_o ambassador_n be_v much_o perplex_v and_o like_o indiscreet_a man_n answer_v sudden_o that_o they_o be_v very_o well_o assure_v of_o what_o they_o say_v and_o that_o they_o can_v show_v their_o instruction_n if_o need_n be_v whereunto_o some_o reply_v that_o if_o it_o please_v the_o king_n he_o can_v show_v they_o letter_n write_v by_o such_o a_o hand_n as_o they_o will_v believe_v it_o the_o which_o do_v import_v that_o the_o princess_n will_v not_o govern_v her_o affair_n but_o by_o four_o special_a person_n they_o answer_v that_o they_o be_v assure_v to_o the_o contrary_n then_o the_o king_n show_v they_o a_o writing_n which_o the_o chanceller_n of_o bourgongne_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n have_v the_o time_n before_o bring_v unto_o peronne_n whereof_o part_n be_v write_v by_o the_o princess_n and_o part_n by_o the_o duchess_n dovager_n of_o bourgongne_n widow_n to_o duke_n charles_n decease_v and_o sister_n to_o king_n edward_n of_o england_n then_o reign_v and_o part_n of_o it_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o ravestein_n brother_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o cleves_n near_o kinsman_n to_o the_o say_a princess_n so_o this_o letter_n be_v write_v by_o three_o sundry_a hand_n although_o it_o go_v in_o the_o princess_n name_n only_o the_o which_o have_v be_v do_v express_o to_o have_v the_o more_o credit_n it_o be_v a_o letter_n of_o credit_n for_o the_o chancellor_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n and_o moreover_o the_o princess_n do_v declare_v that_o her_o intention_n be_v that_o all_o her_o affair_n shall_v be_v govern_v by_o four_o person_n the_o say_a lady_n dovager_n her_o mother_n in_o law_n the_o lord_n of_o ravestein_n and_o the_o say_a chancellor_n and_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n beseech_v the_o king_n that_o whatsoever_o he_o shall_v please_v to_o have_v manage_v with_o she_o may_v be_v by_o their_o hand_n and_o that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o direct_v himself_o unto_o they_o and_o not_o to_o confer_v with_o any_o other_o when_o the_o ambassador_n have_v see_v this_o letter_n they_o be_v wonderful_o trouble_v and_o princess_n perplex_v be_v incense_v more_o &_o more_o by_o such_o as_o treat_v with_o they_o for_o the_o king_n in_o the_o end_n the_o same_o letter_n be_v give_v they_o and_o they_o have_v no_o other_o dispatch_n of_o importance_n whereupon_o they_o return_v direct_o to_o gand_n whereas_o they_o find_v their_o princess_n accompany_v with_o the_o bishop_n of_o liege_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o cleves_n there_o be_v also_o william_n of_o la_o mark_v a_o valiant_a &_o goodly_a knight_n but_o cruel_a &_o il_fw-mi condition_v who_o the_o bishop_n have_v take_v into_o favour_n although_o he_o have_v always_o be_v enemy_n to_o he_o and_o to_o the_o house_n of_o bourgongne_n hold_v the_o party_n of_o the_o liegeois_n to_o who_o the_o princess_n have_v give_v 150000._o florin_n of_o the_o rhin_n in_o favour_n of_o the_o bishop_n to_o reconcile_v he_o but_o soon_o after_o he_o band_v against_o she_o and_o against_o the_o bishop_n his_o prince_n have_v attempt_v by_o force_n and_o the_o favour_n of_o the_o french_a king_n to_o make_v his_o son_n bishop_n of_o liege_n afterwards_o mark_n he_o defeat_v the_o say_a bishop_n in_o battle_n slay_v he_o with_o his_o own_o hand_n and_o cause_v he_o to_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o river_n where_o he_o remain_v three_o day_n the_o duke_n of_o cleves_n be_v near_o unto_o the_o princess_n hope_v to_o make_v a_o marriage_n betwixt_o his_o son_n and_o she_o which_o seem_v very_o fit_a and_o convenient_a for_o many_o respect_n but_o his_o humour_n be_v not_o please_v to_o she_o nor_o her_o servant_n and_o muchlesse_a to_o her_o lady_n for_o he_o have_v be_v breed_v up_o in_o that_o house_n and_o it_o may_v be_v the_o ordinary_a sight_n of_o he_o and_o the_o long_a knowledge_n they_o have_v have_v of_o he_o do_v he_o that_o harm_n the_o ambassador_n from_o the_o state_n of_o the_o netherlands_o be_v return_v out_o of_o france_n to_o gaunt_n a_o counsel_n be_v hold_v and_o the_o princess_n set_v in_o her_o seat_n with_o these_o nobleman_n about_o she_o to_o hear_v their_o report_n they_o begin_v to_o charge_v she_o touch_v the_o letter_n above_o mention_v wherewith_o be_v sudden_o move_v and_o in_o choler_n she_o answer_v that_o it_o be_v not_o so_o think_v assure_o the_o say_a letter_n have_v not_o be_v see_v then_o present_o the_o pensioner_n or_o orator_n of_o gaunt_n who_o make_v the_o speech_n draw_v the_o say_a letter_n out_o of_o his_o ganthois_n bosom_n before_o all_o the_o world_n and_o give_v it_o she_o wherein_o he_o play_v the_o part_n of_o a_o simple_a and_o uncivil_a man_n to_o do_v this_o public_a disgrace_n unto_o his_o princess_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o duchess_n dowager_n the_o lord_n of_o ravesteyn_n the_o chancellor_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n they_o have_v before_o have_v some_o speech_n with_o the_o duke_n of_o cleves_n touch_v the_o marriage_n of_o his_o son_n which_o breed_v a_o alteration_n in_o they_o all_o and_o they_o begin_v to_o enter_v into_o great_a division_n the_o duke_n of_o cleves_n have_v be_v always_o in_o hope_n until_o that_o time_n that_o the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n have_v favour_v this_o marriage_n but_o see_v this_o letter_n he_o find_v himself_o deceive_v and_o become_v his_o enemy_n the_o bishop_n of_o liege_n love_v he_o not_o nor_o william_n of_o la_o mark_v for_o those_o thing_n which_o have_v pass_v in_o the_o city_n of_o liege_n whereof_o the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n have_v be_v governor_n the_o earl_n of_o s._n pol_n son_n to_o the_o constable_n of_o france_n of_o who_o we_o have_v speak_v sufficient_o before_o hate_v the_o chancellor_n and_o humbercourt_n to_o the_o death_n for_o that_o they_o deliver_v his_o father_n at_o peronne_n into_o the_o king_n servant_n hand_n those_o of_o gaunt_n hate_v they_o not_o for_o any_o offence_n they_o have_v do_v they_o but_o only_o envy_v their_o great_a authority_n and_o credit_n final_o the_o night_n follow_v after_o that_o this_o letter_n have_v be_v show_v in_o the_o morning_n prisoner_n the_o chancellor_n huguenot_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n be_v commit_v to_o prison_n by_o the_o ganthois_n notwithstanding_o that_o they_o be_v sufficient_o advertise_v thereof_o before_o yet_o can_v they_o not_o with_o all_o their_o wisdom_n avoid_v their_o own_o misery_n as_o many_o other_o do_v who_o retire_v themselves_o in_o time_n out_o of_o the_o town_n they_o may_v well_o presume_v that_o their_o enemy_n above_o mention_v will_v help_v they_o forward_o there_o be_v take_v with_o they_o william_n of_o clugny_n bishop_n of_o teroane_n who_o die_v afterwards_o bishop_n of_o poitiers_n all_o three_o be_v put_v together_o in_o prison_n those_o of_o gaunt_n observe_v a_o certain_a form_n of_o proceed_v against_o they_o the_o which_o they_o have_v not_o accustom_v to_o do_v in_o their_o revenge_n and_o appoint_v some_o of_o
assault_n the_o siegeior_n pyecke_n be_v flee_v before_o the_o archduke_n have_v assault_n during_o his_o abode_n at_o gorrichom_n settle_v the_o estate_n of_o gelder_n he_o go_v to_o dordrecht_n carry_v with_o he_o all_o of_o the_o cabillautin_n faction_n that_o have_v be_v expel_v that_o town_n to_o restore_v they_o again_o to_o their_o house_n but_o the_o magistrate_n and_o superintendent_o of_o the_o same_o town_n do_v give_v the_o archduke_n such_o reason_n as_o they_o enter_v not_o for_o that_o time_n whether_o come_v the_o prince_n of_o orange_n cont_n engelbert_n of_o nassau_n wolfart_n of_o lavere_a john_n vicont_n of_o momfort_n walraven_a lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o many_o other_o gentleman_n of_o the_o hoeckin_n faction_n where_o have_v treat_v awhile_o of_o business_n the_o archduke_n go_v to_o rotterdam_n accompany_v with_o many_o of_o rotterdam_n and_o la_fw-fr goud_z as_o it_o be_v for_o his_o convoie_n where_o there_o be_v much_o trouble_n betwixt_o the_o nobleman_n of_o both_o faction_n the_o which_o notwithstanding_o be_v pacify_v without_o any_o effusion_n of_o blood_n so_o as_o in_o the_o end_n to_o avoid_v all_o faction_n and_o partiality_n the_o archduke_n make_v one_o governor_n of_o holland_n that_o be_v a_o neutral_a holland_n and_o not_o bear_v in_o the_o country_n which_o be_v simon_n of_o lalain_n lord_n of_o montigny_n saint_n and_o knight_n of_o the_o order_n of_o the_o golden_a fleece_n appoint_v new_a councelor_n in_o the_o provincial_a council_n this_o do_v he_o go_v to_o leyden_n lead_v with_o he_o many_o of_o the_o hoeckin_n faction_n that_o have_v be_v expel_v the_o town_n but_o they_o can_v not_o all_o enter_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o violent_a opposition_n of_o the_o contrary_a party_n and_o therefore_o such_o as_o remain_v without_o enter_v a_o action_n of_o the_o restitution_n before_o the_o provincial_a council_n against_o the_o magistrate_n of_o leyden_n who_o oppose_v himself_o against_o they_o in_o the_o same_o year_n 1480._o the_o archduke_n have_v be_v sick_a some_o time_n at_o the_o hage_n and_o recover_v his_o health_n have_v take_v the_o advice_n of_o his_o privy_a council_n to_o make_v 1480._o the_o navigation_n of_o the_o river_n of_o rhine_n free_a he_o send_v john_n of_o cleves_n with_o john_n of_o egmond_n and_o all_o his_o cavalerie_n to_o besiege_v the_o town_n of_o wageningen_n in_o the_o duchy_n of_o gelder_n the_o garrison_n whereof_o stop_v the_o passage_n of_o the_o rhine_n into_o holland_n which_o town_n take_v in_o the_o end_n they_o force_v to_o yield_v upon_o composition_n to_o have_v their_o life_n and_o good_n save_v soon_o after_o the_o geldrois_n surprise_v venlo_n and_o do_v incite_v the_o town_n of_o nimeghen_fw-mi and_o zutphen_n to_o revolt_v against_o the_o archduke_n who_o they_o will_v not_o acknowledge_v but_o by_o force_n after_o that_o the_o archduke_n have_v stay_v long_o in_o holland_n and_o labour_v in_o vain_a to_o suppress_v the_o faction_n of_o the_o cabillaux_fw-fr and_o hoeck_n he_o return_v into_o brabant_n and_o flanders_n â—…o_o levy_v a_o army_n with_o the_o which_o he_o will_v make_v head_n against_o the_o french_a which_o do_v great_o molest_v his_o country_n of_o luxembourg_n whether_o he_o go_v be_v in_o the_o chief_a city_n and_o hear_v that_o there_o be_v a_o practice_n against_o his_o person_n by_o some_o that_o be_v susspect_v to_o have_v have_v a_o intent_n to_o deliver_v he_o unto_o the_o french_a without_o any_o long_a stay_n he_o retire_v into_o flanders_n leave_v his_o army_n in_o the_o country_n of_o luxembourg_n to_o stop_v the_o course_n and_o spoil_n of_o the_o french_a the_o lord_n of_o lalain_a governor_n of_o holland_n etc._n etc._n to_o discharge_v his_o duty_n begin_v with_o the_o new_a council_n to_o moderate_v and_o pacify_v the_o faction_n for_o the_o effect_n whereof_o he_o 〈◊〉_d go_v first_o to_o horn_n be_v accompany_v by_o nicholas_n van_fw-mi adrichom_n abbot_n of_o egmont_n whether_o he_o lead_v all_o those_o of_o the_o cabillautin_n faction_n that_o have_v be_v expel_v the_o town_n except_o martin_n of_o velaere_n the_o bailiff_n who_o have_v resign_v his_o place_n to_o the_o young_a lord_n of_o egmont_n all_o these_o banish_a man_n be_v reentered_n into_o the_o town_n do_v promise_n and_o swear_v never_o to_o pretend_v to_o any_o magistracy_n nor_o to_o any_o place_n of_o government_n within_o the_o town_n whereupon_o they_o be_v admit_v and_o receive_v into_o favour_n with_o the_o rest_n the_o governor_n do_v the_o like_a in_o the_o town_n of_o goude_n but_o he_o can_v not_o prevail_v so_o much_o with_o they_o of_o dordrecht_n nor_o leyden_n where-upon_o he_o return_v to_o the_o hage_n at_o the_o same_o time_n they_o of_o amersfort_n chase_v all_o they_o of_o the_o cabillautin_n faction_n out_o of_o their_o town_n those_o of_o the_o hoekin_fw-mi faction_n of_o the_o town_n of_o leyden_n have_v obtain_v of_o the_o provincial_a council_n a_o sentence_n of_o re-establishment_n in_o the_o say_a town_n notwithstanding_o the_o which_o they_o can_v not_o be_v admit_v to_o enter_v whereupon_o these_o banish_a man_n resolve_v joint_o together_o to_o surprise_v the_o town_n of_o leyden_n with_o some_o of_o their_o partisan_n be_v in_o all_o 135._o have_v take_v for_o their_o leader_n and_o captain_n reyer_n van_n bronkhuysen_n a_o geldrois_n and_o henry_n van_fw-mi nyevelt_fw-mi a_o hollander_n who_o find_v the_o mean_n in_o the_o hard_a time_n of_o winter_n when_o the_o ditch_n be_v all_o freeze_a to_o surprise_v the_o town_n by_o scaladoe_n and_o take_v the_o chief_a of_o the_o cabillautin_n prisoner_n namely_o the_o magistrate_n of_o the_o town_n in_o who_o place_n they_o appoint_v six_o man_n who_o during_o the_o trouble_n shall_v have_v the_o government_n of_o the_o town_n to_o administer_v justice_n with_o some_o captain_n and_o centeniers_n for_o the_o guard_n thereof_o the_o other_o town_n of_o holland_n as_o harlem_n delfe_n and_o amsterdam_n hear_v that_o the_o hoekin_fw-mi faction_n the_o which_o two_o year_n before_o have_v be_v expel_v the_o town_n of_o leyden_n have_v now_o seize_v thereon_o and_o that_o the_o magistrate_n and_o the_o chief_a of_o the_o cabillautin_n faction_n be_v prisoner_n they_o sentâ—…some_a of_o the_o chief_a man_n among_o they_o to_o complain_v unto_o the_o archduke_n their_o prince_n that_o a_o captain_n of_o the_o geldrois_n with_o many_o soldier_n of_o geldres_n vtrecht_n and_o other_o stranger_n with_o the_o banish_a man_n of_o leyden_n have_v traitorous_o surprise_v the_o say_a town_n have_v resolve_v to_o do_v the_o like_a unto_o all_o the_o town_n of_o holland_n be_v to_o be_v fear_v that_o in_o the_o end_n the_o geldrois_n will_v cease_v upon_o all_o holland_n if_o he_o do_v not_o prevent_v it_o the_o archduke_n hear_v these_o news_n send_v the_o lord_n of_o lalain_a governor_n of_o the_o country_n thither_o with_o what_o man_n he_o can_v speedy_o gather_v together_o to_o expel_v the_o say_a bronckhuysen_n and_o all_o his_o adherent_n out_o of_o the_o say_a town_n of_o leyden_n join_v for_o a_o assistant_n john_n van_fw-mi run_v marckgrave_n or_o governor_n hoeckin_n of_o antwerp_n with_o his_o company_n the_o above_o name_v town_n send_v also_o some_o troop_n under_o the_o command_n of_o philip_n bastard_n of_o brabant_n all_o which_o be_v lodge_v in_o rotterdam_n fear_v the_o affront_n of_o they_o of_o dordrecht_n and_o goude_n of_o the_o hoeckin_n faction_n before_o that_o the_o governor_n go_v to_o besiege_v leyden_n he_o send_v condition_n unto_o they_o which_o they_o find_v not_o tolerable_a and_o therefore_o they_o send_v unto_o the_o prince_n to_o make_v governor_n their_o complaint_n of_o the_o magistrate_n that_o be_v prisoner_n notwithstanding_o all_o this_o the_o archduke_n command_v the_o governor_n to_o besiege_v they_o so_o as_o in_o the_o end_n after_o many_o skirmish_n and_o take_v of_o castle_n on_o either_o side_n the_o leydois_n by_o the_o intercession_n of_o they_o of_o dordrecht_n goude_n and_o schoonhoven_n be_v reconcile_v at_o the_o same_o time_n the_o young_a lord_n of_o egmont_n remain_v as_o chastelaine_v or_o captain_n in_o the_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n accompany_v with_o some_o banish_a man_n of_o the_o cabillautin_n faction_n mean_v to_o be_v revenge_v of_o a_o injury_n which_o the_o bailiff_n of_o dordrecht_n have_v egmont_n do_v he_o find_v mean_n to_o surprise_v the_o say_a town_n in_o which_o surprise_n the_o bourgmaister_n and_o the_o bailiff_n lieutenant_n be_v slay_v and_o about_o two_o hundred_o bourgess_n of_o the_o hoeckin_n faction_n prisoner_n among_o the_o which_o be_v the_o escoutette_n or_o bailiff_n this_o victory_n give_v courage_n and_o comfort_n to_o the_o cabillautin_n faction_n and_o daunt_v the_o hoeckin_n and_o geldrois_n who_o afterward_o be_v not_o so_o busy_a have_v also_o lose_v the_o town_n of_o leederdam_n which_o the_o archduke_n give_v to_o gasper_n of_o culenbourg_n in_o recompense_n of_o his_o
loss_n by_o his_o imprisonment_n in_o france_n the_o which_o he_o sell_v afterwards_o to_o the_o lord_n of_o egmont_n during_o the_o time_n that_o the_o young_a prince_n of_o gelder_n son_n to_o adolph_n be_v bring_v up_o in_o the_o house_n of_o bourgongne_n as_o much_o to_o say_v as_o a_o prisoner_n the_o duke_n of_o cleves_n seize_v upon_o many_o town_n in_o gelder_n for_o which_o cause_n the_o geldrois_n make_v sharp_a war_n against_o the_o clevois_n and_o brabansons_n &_o grow_v daily_o more_o obstinate_a they_o do_v â—…strange_v and_o withdraw_v themselves_o whole_o from_o the_o house_n of_o bourgongne_n whereupon_o the_o archduke_n resouled_a to_o make_v war_n against_o they_o those_o of_o numeghen_fw-mi thyel_fw-mi and_o bomel_n have_v some_o intelligence_n thereof_o go_v to_o he_o to_o boisleduâ—…_n where_o they_o submit_v 〈…〉_z themselves_o unto_o he_o and_o acknowledge_v he_o for_o their_o prince_n whereupon_o he_o go_v to_o numeghen_fw-mi whither_o many_o deputy_n of_o other_o town_n come_v unto_o he_o to_o do_v the_o like_a this_o do_v he_o go_v to_o ruremont_n to_o bridle_n venlo_n but_o the_o inhabitant_n do_v little_a regard_n it_o be_v resolve_v to_o defend_v themselves_o while_o that_o the_o archduke_n carry_v himself_o in_o this_o sort_n in_o the_o country_n of_o gelder_n david_n of_o bourgongne_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n be_v expel_v the_o town_n by_o the_o vicont_v of_o montfort_n make_v a_o enterprise_n with_o his_o partisan_n 〈…〉_z upon_o the_o say_a town_n the_o which_o succeed_v not_o happy_o the_o archduke_n have_v dispose_v of_o his_o affair_n in_o gelder_n come_v to_o wyck-ter-duyrsted_n to_o he_o where_o they_o have_v much_o conference_n from_o thence_o the_o archduke_n return_v into_o brabant_n the_o duchess_n his_o wife_n be_v ready_a to_o be_v bring_v in_o bed_n &_o be_v deliver_v of_o a_o son_n who_o the_o duke_n of_o brittany_n christen_v and_o name_v he_o francis_n by_o his_o own_o name_n but_o he_o live_v not_o long_o if_o in_o holland_n the_o faction_n of_o the_o cabillaux_fw-fr and_o the_o hoeck_v torment_v one_o another_o in_o friesland_n the_o partiality_n of_o vetcoopers_n and_o scyringer_n do_v no_o less_o the_o country_n be_v so_o divide_v there_o as_o not_o only_o the_o nobility_n and_o town_n make_v war_n one_o against_o another_o with_o all_o violence_n but_o also_o the_o village_n peasant_n &_o other_o private_a person_n which_o have_v any_o power_n or_o mean_n yea_o the_o abbey_n cloister_n and_o monastery_n as_o well_o with_o their_o provost_n monk_n as_o with_o their_o lie_v friar_n whereof_o there_o follow_v great_a ruin_n desolation_n and_o burn_a of_o village_n castle_n and_o other_o possession_n as_o well_o ecclesiastical_a as_o secular_a all_o this_o time_n there_o be_v sharp_a war_n betwixt_o the_o hollander_n that_o succour_v the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o they_o of_o the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o amersfort_n of_o who_o john_n vicont_v of_o montfort_n and_o reyer_n van_fw-mi brouckhevysen_n be_v the_o chief_a and_o the_o lord_n of_o lalaine_n for_o the_o hollander_n who_o once_o among_o the_o rest_n be_v well_o vtrecht_n beat_v by_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n near_o unto_o the_o fort_n of_o waert_n which_o the_o hollander_n do_v besiege_v lose_v their_o artillery_n and_o leave_v the_o banner_n of_o their_o chief_a town_n behind_o they_o the_o lord_n of_o lalain_n save_v himself_o be_v much_o amaze_v in_o schoonhoven_n and_o those_o of_o vtrecht_n return_v victor_n with_o many_o prisoner_n into_o their_o town_n who_o have_v afterwards_o surprise_v the_o town_n of_o naerden_n in_o holland_n but_o see_v they_o can_v not_o keep_v it_o they_o spoil_v it_o and_o so_o leave_v it_o the_o lord_n of_o lalain_n send_v the_o markgrave_n of_o antwerp_n thither_o and_o little_o salezard_v a_o knight_n of_o gasconie_n who_o the_o french_a king_n have_v despoil_v of_o his_o mean_n which_o make_v he_o to_o come_v and_o serve_v the_o archduke_n with_o a_o good_a troop_n of_o brave_a soldier_n gascon_n to_o lie_v in_o garrison_n there_o with_o a_o good_a number_n of_o horse_n and_o foot_n who_o continual_o make_v road_n even_o to_o the_o every_o gate_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o one_o day_n among_o the_o rest_n go_v and_o charge_v the_o great_a bourg_n of_o emenesse_n which_o be_v a_o french_a league_n long_o where_o there_o be_v some_o of_o vtrecht_n &_o amersfort_n in_o garrison_n the_o which_o notwithstanding_o any_o resistance_n they_o force_v &_o slay_v all_o that_o can_v not_o fly_v and_o save_v themselves_o through_o the_o marsh_n and_o quagmire_n and_o after_o they_o have_v spoil_v it_o and_o lade_v themselves_o with_o the_o booty_n they_o set_v fire_n of_o it_o and_o burn_v it_o to_o the_o ground_n this_o war_n betwixt_o the_o diocese_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o the_o hollander_n increase_v and_o grow_v more_o violent_a by_o sundry_a wrong_n they_o do_v one_o unto_o another_o the_o traiectins_n have_v no_o protector_n send_v their_o ambassador_n to_o john_n duke_n of_o cleves_n beseech_v 〈◊〉_d he_o that_o he_o will_v be_v their_o protector_n and_o to_o send_v they_o his_o brother_n englebert_n of_o cleves_n to_o be_v his_o lieutenant_n and_o general_n there_o the_o which_o the_o duke_n accept_v and_o send_v his_o brother_n where_o he_o be_v well_o receive_v and_o lodge_v in_o the_o bishop_n palace_n who_o the_o taiectins_n do_v acknowledge_v for_o their_o protector_n make_v a_o oath_n of_o fealty_n unto_o he_o as_o be_v accustom_v in_o the_o like_a case_n afterward_o the_o hollander_n defeat_v the_o traiectins_n and_o slay_v 1000_o upon_o the_o place_n pursue_v they_o even_o into_o their_o port_n and_o if_o they_o have_v follow_v they_o close_o and_o have_v not_o be_v too_o busy_a in_o spoil_v of_o the_o dead_a they_o may_v have_v enter_v pel_n mell_v with_o they_o and_o win_v the_o city_n in_o the_o year_n 1482._o in_o lent_n the_o lady_n mary_n of_o bourgongne_n archdutchesse_n of_o austria_n holland_n countess_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lady_n of_o friesland_n etc._n etc._n wife_n to_o the_o archduke_n maximilian_n be_v a_o hunt_n mount_v upon_o a_o amble_a gelding_n fall_v some_o write_v for_o the_o fear_n which_o her_o horse_n have_v of_o a_o wild_a boar_n which_o run_v betwixt_o his_o leg_n wherewith_o she_o be_v so_o bruise_a in_o her_o body_n as_o the_o 27._o of_o march_n she_o die_v to_o the_o great_a grief_n of_o her_o husband_n who_o love_v she_o entire_o she_o be_v bury_v with_o a_o funeral_n pomp_n worthy_a of_o her_o greatness_n in_o the_o quire_n of_o saint_n donas_fw-la church_n at_o bruges_n after_o that_o she_o have_v be_v marry_v four_o year_n and_o a_o half_a leave_v one_o son_n name_v philip_n about_o three_o year_n old_a and_o one_o daughter_n but_o two_o year_n old_a who_o by_o the_o treaty_n of_o peace_n be_v make_v sure_a to_o king_n charles_n the_o eight_o son_n to_o lewis_n the_o 11._o the_o french_a king_n but_o this_o marriage_n be_v break_v she_o be_v marry_v to_o the_o only_a son_n of_o dom_n fernando_n of_o arragon_n and_o of_o isabella_n king_n and_o queen_n of_o castille_n call_v also_o dom_n fernando_n by_o who_o she_o have_v one_o son_n who_o die_v within_o the_o year_n with_o the_o father_n afterward_o she_o marry_v with_o philebert_n the_o 8._o duke_n of_o savoy_n who_o die_v after_o he_o have_v be_v seven_o year_n marry_v the_o say_a lady_n mary_n of_o bourgongne_n be_v dead_a the_o archduke_n her_o husband_n take_v upon_o he_o the_o title_n of_o tutor_n to_o her_o child_n that_o with_o this_o quality_n he_o may_v preserve_v maintain_v tutor_n and_o defend_v they_o against_o the_o french_a king_n lewis_n the_o eleven_o who_o have_v do_v so_o much_o harm_n and_o wrong_v unto_o their_o mother_n after_o the_o death_n of_o duke_n charles_n her_o father_n this_o quality_n of_o tutor_n do_v not_o great_o please_v many_o of_o the_o netherlander_n especial_o the_o flemings_n those_o of_o gaunt_n bruges_n franâ—…_n and_o ypre_n which_o make_v the_o four_o member_n of_o flanders_n appoint_v by_o their_o private_a authority_n certain_a commissioner_n to_o govern_v the_o country_n of_o flanders_n joint_o with_o the_o archduke_n until_o it_o be_v otherwise_o order_v by_o reason_n whereof_o the_o state_n be_v assemble_v in_o the_o city_n of_o gaunt_n where_o it_o be_v conclude_v that_o they_o shall_v not_o receive_v the_o say_a governor_n but_o for_o a_o certain_a time_n limit_v upon_o certain_a condition_n and_o with_o a_o oath_n to_o keep_v they_o refuse_v to_o admit_v any_o particular_a governor_n or_o captain_n if_o they_o be_v not_o choose_v government_n and_o place_v by_o the_o archduke_n and_o their_o commissioner_n joint_o for_o that_o say_v they_o the_o archduke_n be_v yet_o young_a and_o that_o such_o as_o be_v about_o he_o do_v govern_v he_o at_o their_o pleasure_n and_o do_v with_o he_o what_o they_o please_v also_o the_o money_n that_o be_v
little_o regard_v the_o good_a of_o their_o country_n nor_o the_o preservation_n of_o their_o privilege_n &_o freedom_n but_o rather_o through_o ambition_n their_o own_o private_a profit_n &_o to_o the_o suppression_n of_o their_o right_n and_o ancient_a statute_n which_o word_n draw_v they_o on_o to_o proud_a &_o bitter_a term_n the_o common_a people_n of_o the_o party_n of_o jongama_n and_o walta_n be_v strong_a than_o the_o rest_n will_v have_v take_v arm_n against_o the_o noble_n of_o the_o other_o party_n whereupon_o some_o great_a inconvenience_n will_v have_v grow_v if_o the_o commissioner_n have_v not_o cunning_o pacify_v themâ—…_n entreat_v they_o to_o retire_v for_o that_o time_n every_o man_n to_o his_o lodging_n to_o consider_v better_a thereof_o at_o leisure_n summon_v they_o to_o come_v thither_o the_o next_o day_n at_o two_o of_o the_o clock_n in_o the_o afternoon_n and_o whosoever_o do_v fail_v to_o forfeit_v a_o quart_n of_o wine_n the_o which_o please_v all_o the_o company_n and_o so_o by_o that_o mean_v they_o depart_v the_o which_o the_o commissioner_n do_v very_o discret_o to_o draw_v himself_o and_o the_o noble_n that_o be_v come_v with_o he_o out_o of_o danger_n into_o the_o which_o they_o be_v fall_v by_o this_o confuse_a multitude_n of_o base_a people_n that_o night_n he_o go_v with_o peter_n camstra_n and_o the_o hottingas_n to_o lodge_v in_o the_o castle_n of_o jongama_n and_o the_o next_o day_n early_o in_o the_o morning_n they_o return_v to_o snecke_n be_v assure_v that_o he_o shall_v do_v no_o good_a at_o bolswaert_n and_o that_o it_o be_v dangerous_a to_o stay_v there_o it_o may_v be_v with_o effusion_n of_o blood_n the_o which_o he_o seek_v to_o avoid_v for_o he_o see_v in_o the_o rest_n nothing_o but_o hatred_n and_o spleen_n the_o next_o day_n juw_n jongama_n tyarck-walta_a the_o galamas_n and_o their_o partisan_n come_v at_o the_o appoint_a hour_n to_o the_o friar_n where_o find_v neither_o the_o commissioner_n nor_o the_o other_o noble_n they_o be_v almost_o mad_a with_o spite_n not_o know_v how_o to_o take_v it_o exclaim_v against_o the_o hottingas_n and_o their_o ally_n and_o so_o this_o convocation_n prove_v â—…lesse_a the_o reason_n why_o jongama_n the_o galamas_n and_o their_o partisan_n have_v show_v themselves_o so_o obstinate_a be_v for_o that_o they_o rely_v much_o upon_o the_o groningeois_n who_o through_o their_o too_o great_a pride_n and_o presumption_n make_v no_o account_n neither_o of_o the_o commissioner_n nor_o of_o any_o commandment_n from_o the_o imperial_a chamber_n no_o not_o of_o the_o emperor_n himself_o otto_n of_o langen_n the_o emperor_n commissioner_n see_v that_o by_o their_o faction_n and_o bitter_a partiality_n and_o by_o the_o instigation_n of_o the_o groningeois_n he_o shall_v profit_v nothing_o depart_v from_o sneck_v and_o go_v to_o deventer_n whither_o he_o send_v again_o for_o the_o party_n and_o they_o of_o groninghen_n to_o come_v unto_o he_o the_o 4._o of_o february_n but_o be_v there_o they_o be_v so_o incense_v one_o against_o another_o with_o such_o bitterness_n as_o they_o depart_v without_o do_v any_o thing_n and_o the_o say_a commissioner_n take_v his_o way_n towards_o the_o emperor_n afterward_o that_o which_o he_o have_v foretold_v they_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o if_o they_o will_v not_o consent_v to_o the_o election_n of_o a_o potestate_fw-la within_o a_o short_a time_n other_o stranger_n will_v come_v and_o force_v they_o unto_o obedience_n the_o which_o happen_v for_o they_o themselves_o dig_v a_o piâ—…_n into_o the_o which_o they_o fall_v there_o be_v yet_o other_o commissioner_n send_v by_o the_o emperor_n to_o they_o of_o groningen_n with_o letter_n of_o inhibition_n not_o to_o attempt_v any_o more_o but_o to_o restore_v friesland_n to_o her_o first_o right_n and_o privilege_n but_o nothing_o avayl_v for_o the_o partiality_n and_o faction_n as_o well_o of_o they_o that_o be_v ally_v to_o the_o groningeois_n as_o of_o the_o schyeringer_n and_o vetcoopers_n continue_v as_o violent_o as_o before_o so_o as_o there_o follow_v at_o diâ—…ers_n time_n yea_o in_o one_o family_n of_o the_o jongamas_n diverse_a faction_n and_o great_a effusion_n of_o blood_n those_o of_o harinxima_n and_o galama_n do_v no_o less_o one_o unto_o another_o the_o town_n abbay_n and_o monastery_n do_v the_o like_a call_v in_o force_n and_o in_o so_o great_a number_n to_o their_o succour_n as_o they_o can_v not_o be_v free_v of_o they_o until_o they_o have_v pay_v they_o the_o last_o farthing_n to_o the_o great_a oppression_n of_o the_o people_n the_o which_o be_v no_o soon_o dismiss_v and_o go_v out_o of_o the_o country_n but_o duke_n albert_n of_o saxony_n entertain_v they_o and_o come_v into_o friesland_n to_o make_v they_o to_o lay_v aside_o their_o faction_n be_v force_v thereunto_o by_o poverty_n and_o these_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o their_o wilful_a obstinacy_n philip_z of_o austria_n the_o 2._o of_o that_o name_n the_o 34._o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n duke_n of_o bourgongne_n &c_n &c_n earl_n of_o flanders_n etc._n etc._n marquis_n of_o the_o holy_a empire_n philippus_n 2._o austrius_fw-la my_o fatâ—…er_n with_o my_o good_n give_v i_o a_o wife_n a_o peâ—…rlesse_a princess_n of_o the_o arragoâ—…_n blood_n from_o her_o six_o child_n king_n and_o queen_n take_v life_n by_o 〈◊〉_d twâ—…e_a year_n helland_n from_o danger_n stand_v and_o by_o my_o wife_n i_o do_v inherit_v spain_n but_o my_o death_n prove_v my_o wife_n who_o with_o grief_n werry_v waâ—…ng_v â—…y_a corpse_n in_o tear_n that_o stream_v amain_o my_o â—…s_n at_o burgos_n in_o a_o tomb_n inter_v philip_z the_o second_o of_o that_o name_n earl_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n lord_n of_o friesland_n the_o only_a son_n of_o the_o archduke_n maximilian_n of_o austria_n afterward_o emperor_n and_o of_o mary_n duchess_n of_o bourgongne_n daughter_n to_o duke_n charles_n the_o warlike_a be_v bear_v in_o bruges_n the_o 20._o day_n of_o june_n in_o the_o year_n 1470._o he_o be_v four_o year_n old_a when_o his_o mother_n die_v sense_n who_o death_n the_o archduke_n king_n of_o roman_n his_o father_n in_o quality_n of_o regent_n tutor_n or_o curator_n govern_v his_o wife_n inheritance_n with_o great_a trouble_n and_o vexation_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o great_a faction_n and_o partiality_n which_o reign_v then_o both_o in_o holland_n and_o flanders_n unto_o the_o year_n 1494._o that_o 1494._o the_o king_n of_o roman_n by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o emperor_n frederick_n his_o father_n be_v crown_v emperor_n prince_n philip_n his_o son_n be_v then_o 16._o year_n old_a be_v entitle_v archduke_n title_n of_o austria_n duke_n of_o bourgongne_n lothier_n brabant_n styria_n carinthia_n lembourg_n luxembourg_n and_o gelder_n earl_n of_o habsbourg_n flanders_n arthois_n bourgongne_n ferrette_n and_o kiburch_n palatin_n of_o henault_n holland_n zeeland_n namur_n and_o zuphen_n marquis_n of_o the_o holy_a empire_n and_o of_o bourgau_n landtgrave_n of_o elsaten_a lord_n of_o windismark_n portenau_n salines_n and_o macklyn_n the_o 16._o of_o march_n the_o same_o year_n the_o emperor_n maximilian_n marry_v in_o the_o town_n of_o inspruch_n the_o lady_n blanch_n maria_n daughter_n to_o galeas_n duke_n of_o milan_n and_o sister_n to_o marriage_n duke_n john_n galeas_n maria._n this_o marriage_n discontent_v some_o prince_n of_o the_o empire_n and_o many_o of_o the_o emperor_n friend_n for_o that_o she_o be_v not_o of_o so_o noble_a a_o house_n as_o they_o desire_v for_o of_o the_o viscontes_n side_n who_o then_o govern_v at_o milan_n there_o be_v little_a nobility_n and_o of_o the_o sforce_v side_n less_o a_o while_n after_o he_o bring_v his_o wife_n into_o the_o low-countries_n be_v accompany_v by_o many_o prince_n of_o germany_n the_o archduke_n philip_n his_o son_n netherlandâ—…_n and_o the_o lady_n marguerite_n his_o sister_n who_o have_v be_v send_v back_o out_o of_o france_n after_o the_o marriage_n of_o king_n charles_n the_o 8._o to_o who_o she_o be_v promise_v with_o the_o duchess_n of_o britain_n go_v to_o meet_v they_o with_o the_o chief_a nobility_n of_o the_o netherlands_n at_o maestricht_n from_o thence_o they_o come_v to_o louvain_n whereas_o the_o archduke_n be_v with_o great_a ceremony_n and_o pomp_n put_v into_o possession_n of_o the_o duchy_n of_o brabant_n and_o soon_o after_o in_o antwerp_n of_o the_o marquisate_n of_o the_o holy_a empire_n the_o 12._o of_o december_n in_o the_o town_n of_o s._n gheertrudenbergh_n of_o the_o earldom_n of_o holland_n and_o soon_o after_o at_o romerswael_n of_o the_o county_n of_o zeeland_n from_o thence_o he_o go_v into_o â—…landers_n arthois_n and_o henault_n where_o he_o receive_v the_o like_a whither_o the_o deputy_n of_o every_o province_n come_v who_o do_v he_o homage_n and_o take_v a_o oath_n of_o fealty_n in_o the_o same_o month_n of_o december_n charles_n duke_n of_o gelder_n return_v out_o of_o lorraine_n
least_o countenance_n he_o can_v possible_o sometime_o when_o he_o come_v to_o think_v of_o the_o obstynacie_n of_o the_o frison_n whereas_o so_o many_o earl_n of_o holland_n seek_v to_o subdue_v they_o have_v lose_v their_o life_n and_o how_o that_o many_o other_o great_a prince_n such_o as_o the_o king_n of_o denmark_n and_o other_o which_o will_v have_v vanquish_v they_o and_o have_v subdue_v they_o for_o a_o time_n have_v be_v chase_v away_o with_o shame_n and_o loss_n he_o do_v half_o repent_v he_o that_o he_o have_v ever_o think_v of_o it_o whereupon_o edsard_n earl_n of_o emden_n come_v to_o comfort_n and_o encourage_v he_o promise_v all_o favour_n and_o succour_v to_o reduce_v they_o that_o be_v obstinate_a the_o which_o fall_v out_o happy_o for_o edsard_n to_o settle_v his_o new_a estate_n of_o the_o earldom_n of_o east-friselande_a where_o vlrick_n his_o father_n have_v be_v the_o first_o earl_n by_o usurpation_n over_o many_o noble_a man_n and_o private_a gentleman_n of_o the_o say_a country_n on_o saint_n martin_n day_n the_o groningeois_n with_o those_o of_o ostergoe_a and_o westergoe_a hold_v a_o assembly_n of_o state_n at_o donrip_v whereas_o a_o truce_n be_v make_v until_o the_o 11._o of_o april_n 1498._o by_o the_o which_o they_o do_v swear_v to_o succour_v one_o another_o with_o all_o their_o power_n to_o repulse_v the_o rule_n &_o command_v of_o stranger_n as_o well_o of_o the_o duke_n of_o saxony_n as_o of_o any_o other_o that_o shall_v seek_v to_o enter_v into_o their_o country_n by_o force_n of_o arm_n notwithstanding_o the_o truce_n above_o mention_v betwixt_o the_o frison_n and_o groâ—…eois_n after_o that_o the_o troop_n of_o landisknechts_n who_o they_o term_v the_o great_a scuorge_n have_v be_v defeat_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o geldres_n and_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n there_o be_v yet_o remain_v some_o 1500._o such_o soldier_n about_o harderwyck_n without_o any_o lord_n or_o master_n yet_o they_o be_v countenance_v and_o support_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o saxony_n who_o will_v glad_o have_v have_v they_o in_o friesland_n some_o captain_n pensioner_n to_o the_o duke_n set_v on_o underâ—…and_n by_o he_o to_o the_o end_n it_o shall_v not_o seem_v that_o he_o will_v employ_v these_o man_n without_o occasion_n do_v treat_v with_o thyark_n walta_n and_o other_o vetcoopers_n banish_v from_o woorckum_n and_o flee_v into_o the_o town_n of_o suolle_n offer_v to_o restore_v and_o settle_v they_o without_o any_o charge_n in_o bolswaert_n content_v themselves_o only_o with_o the_o hazard_n of_o the_o pillage_n this_o please_a thyarck_n who_o without_o any_o delay_n come_v with_o these_o troop_n into_o friesland_n over_o the_o ice_n every_o man_n think_v they_o have_v be_v thyarcks_n follower_n until_o that_o it_o appear_v otherwise_o but_o good_a god_n what_o spoil_v what_o burn_v what_o ruin_v friesland_n of_o house_n and_o castell_n how_o many_o gentleman_n take_v prisoner_n what_o ransome_v what_o exaction_n oppression_n and_o violence_n do_v these_o strange_a soldier_n commit_v not_o in_o one_o quarter_n only_o but_o over_o a_o friesland_n and_o yet_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n nothing_o can_v mollefie_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o faction_n to_o reconcile_v themselves_o together_o if_o at_o any_o time_n they_o make_v some_o small_a truce_n or_o agreement_n sudden_o the_o overween_n pride_n of_o the_o one_o seek_v to_o oppress_v the_o other_o break_v it_o before_o they_o have_v see_v or_o taste_v the_o fruy_v thereof_o in_o the_o end_n bocko_n harincxima_fw-la hero_n hottinga_n juw-decama_a edo_fw-la jongama_n epo_fw-la â—…elua_fw-la syurdt_n beyma_fw-la with_o many_o other_o gentleman_n and_o the_o town_n of_o sneck_v franyker_n with_o the_o baylewik_n hold_v the_o party_n of_o the_o schyringer_n see_v that_o the_o spoil_n which_o these_o strange_a soldier_n which_o thyarck_a walta_n have_v bring_v in_o have_v no_o end_n in_o the_o quarter_n of_o wester_n gooe_n &_o that_o their_o neighbour_n of_o oster-gooe_a &_o the_o seven_o forest_n do_v in_o no_o sort_n aid_v they_o they_o do_v certain_o believe_v that_o all_o this_o be_v procure_v by_o walta_n and_o that_o they_o be_v his_o man_n in_o which_o opinion_n they_o groningeois_n do_v confirm_v they_o the_o more_o say_v that_o they_o have_v no_o fear_n that_o walta_n will_v do_v they_o any_o harm_n after_o many_o conference_n together_o as_o well_o in_o the_o town_n of_o franiker_n and_o sneck_v as_o else_o where_o to_o advise_v what_o be_v most_o expedient_a and_o profitable_a for_o they_o in_o the_o end_n they_o resolve_v to_o send_v and_o entreat_v duke_n albert_n to_o be_v their_o protector_n and_o defender_n by_o who_o mean_n and_o power_n they_o may_v once_o be_v deliver_v from_o these_o thief_n and_o robber_n and_o that_o under_o his_o protection_n the_o country_n of_o wester-gooe_a might_n from_o thence_o forth_o live_v in_o quiet_a and_o rest_n this_o be_v the_o mark_n whereat_o the_o duke_n aim_v that_o have_v weaken_v one_o party_n and_o so_o reduce_v it_o to_o his_o devotion_n that_o he_o may_v dispose_v of_o they_o at_o his_o pleasure_n the_o other_o faction_n may_v with_o less_o difficulty_n be_v bring_v to_o reason_n as_o he_o do_v this_o resolution_n take_v those_o of_o wester-gooe_a send_v the_o chief_a of_o their_o nobility_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o saxony_n be_v then_o at_o medemblick_a to_o offer_v he_o the_o country_n and_o their_o obedience_n fâ—…sland_n and_o to_o acknowledge_v he_o for_o their_o hereditary_a lord_n upon_o the_o condition_n that_o be_v set_v down_o in_o the_o contract_n which_o have_v pass_v betwixt_o he_o and_o they_o the_o duke_n to_o take_v possession_n of_o that_o which_o be_v offer_v he_o and_o which_o he_o have_v so_o much_o affect_v send_v the_o siegnior_n willebrord_n of_o schooneburch_n a_o knight_n his_o councillor_n and_o treasurer_n general_a with_o a_o ample_a commission_n to_o treat_v with_o they_o join_v with_o he_o the_o colonel_n nythard_n focx_n &_o bernard_n mets_n with_o their_o regiment_n to_o chase_v away_o those_o troop_n which_o thyarck_a walta_n have_v bring_v in_o with_o who_o the_o say_a councillor_n and_o colonel_n deal_v in_o such_o sort_n for_o they_o be_v the_o duke_n their_o master_n man_n as_o they_o draw_v they_o out_o of_o bolsweart_n and_o after_o that_o the_o duke_n commissionar_n have_v take_v possession_n in_o his_o name_n of_o all_o the_o quarter_n of_o wester-gooe_a all_o these_o troop_n go_v together_o into_o oster-gooe_a &_o seize_v upon_o the_o town_n of_o dockom_n rob_v and_o spoil_v all_o the_o country_n the_o groningeois_n feel_v of_o it_o likewise_o who_o see_v that_o they_o mean_v to_o set_v upon_o they_o agree_v in_o good_a time_n with_o the_o commissionar_n it_o will_v be_v tedious_a to_o describe_v the_o war_n misery_n and_o desolation_n which_o happen_v in_o this_o country_n of_o friesland_n which_o we_o leave_v to_o our_o great_a chronicle_n for_o the_o duke_n have_v half_o do_v in_o friesland_n will_v besiege_v the_o town_n of_o groningen_n for_o the_o which_o he_o come_v with_o duke_n henry_n his_o son_n to_o harlinghen_n demand_n and_o demand_v the_o forth_o man_n over_o all_o the_o country_n of_o friesland_n or_o the_o twelve_o penny_n of_o all_o their_o good_n and_o revenue_n in_o consideration_n whereof_o they_o shall_v be_v free_a from_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o war_n this_o demand_n be_v afterward_o the_o cause_n why_o the_o whole_a country_n revolt_v from_o he_o the_o same_o day_n that_o the_o duke_n arrive_v at_o harlengen_n colonel_n focks_n go_v with_o 350._o man_n to_o meet_v with_o edsard_n earl_n of_o emden_n be_v in_o the_o town_n of_o dam_n in_o the_o country_n of_o groningen_n &_o to_o receive_v the_o say_a town_n of_o the_o earl_n 〈◊〉_d in_o duke_n albert_n name_n the_o groningeois_n know_v well_o of_o what_o importance_n it_o be_v for_o they_o and_o whereunto_o the_o duke_n pretend_v which_o be_v to_o cut_v off_o the_o passage_n of_o the_o sea_n behind_o they_o they_o send_v a_o thousand_o man_n and_o take_v he_o at_o a_o advantage_n defeat_v he_o where_o he_o be_v slay_v for_o that_o he_o refuse_v to_o yield_v his_o body_n be_v carry_v into_o groninghe_n and_o bury_v in_o the_o franciscan_n church_n the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n labour_v to_o make_v a_o accord_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n and_o the_o groningeois_n but_o nothing_o succeed_v wherupppon_o the_o duke_n and_o cont_n edsard_n go_v to_o emden_n and_o from_o thence_o he_o return_v into_o his_o country_n of_o misnia_n leave_v duke_n henry_n his_o son_n in_o friesland_n for_o his_o lieutenant_n who_o hold_v his_o court_n at_o franicker_n and_o there_o seat_v the_o parliament_n of_o friesland_n in_o the_o year_n 1500._o duke_z henry_n lieutenant_n to_o his_o father_n in_o friesland_n seek_v to_o exact_v too_o much_o upon_o the_o frison_n make_v they_o to_o rise_v in_o arm_n against_o he_o &_o to_o besiege_v he_o in_o
his_o speech_n frederic_n duke_n of_o saxony_n speak_v next_o who_o have_v show_v that_o the_o french_a king_n be_v exclude_v by_o the_o law_n and_o that_o charles_n be_v a_o german_a prince_n have_v live_v in_o germany_n and_o speak_v the_o language_n he_o conclude_v that_o the_o commonweal_n have_v need_n speech_n of_o a_o mighty_a prince_n and_o that_o he_o know_v not_o any_o comparable_a to_o charles_n therefore_o it_o be_v most_o convenient_a to_o choose_v he_o emperor_n but_o with_o certain_a law_n and_o condition_n so_o as_o germany_n may_v remain_v at_o liberty_n and_o that_o they_o may_v anoyde_v those_o danger_n which_o the_o two_o archbship_n say_v be_v to_o be_v fear_v after_o that_o the_o rest_n have_v approve_v his_o speech_n the_o archbishop_n of_o treve_n say_v i_o foresee_v the_o destiny_n of_o germany_n &_o a_o alteration_n at_o hand_n yet_o see_v it_o please_v you_o i_o must_v yield_v unto_o your_o will_n and_o for_o that_o it_o be_v then_o late_o they_o retire_v themselves_o pope_n leo_n the_o ten_o be_v much_o trouble_v and_o in_o a_o word_n fear_v the_o election_n of_o one_o of_o these_o two_o prince_n for_o both_o be_v alike_o suspect_v unto_o he_o to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v prevent_v both_o of_o they_o he_o labour_v to_o have_v a_o three_o man_n choose_v wherein_o he_o seek_v to_o embark_v the_o french_a king_n put_v he_o in_o despair_n ever_o to_o attain_v unto_o it_o himself_o but_o he_o fear_v also_o this_o three_o see_v no_o man_n so_o apparent_a and_o likely_a as_o frederic_n duke_n of_o saxony_n a_o favourer_n of_o martin_n luther_n who_o be_v his_o mortal_a enemy_n yet_o all_o these_o device_n and_o practice_n turn_v to_o smoke_n and_o so_o do_v all_o the_o solicit_n gift_n emperor_n present_n and_o promise_n make_v by_o the_o french_a king_n the_o election_n of_o charles_n remain_v firm_a and_o constant_a the_o next_o day_n after_o the_o say_a election_n the_o prince_n elector_n be_v assemble_v they_o begin_v to_o treat_v of_o the_o condition_n they_o shall_v give_v and_o prescribe_v unto_o charles_n the_o which_o be_v debate_v some_o day_n together_o and_o in_o the_o end_n all_o be_v conclude_v they_o send_v the_o law_n and_o condition_n in_o write_v to_o charles_n his_o ambassador_n remain_v at_o mentz_n after_o they_o have_v receive_v they_o they_o put_v in_o write_v the_o voice_n of_o every_o elector_n according_a to_o the_o custom_n with_o his_o hand_n and_o seal_v the_o day_n before_o the_o say_a election_n they_o have_v present_v the_o empire_n to_o frederic_n duke_n of_o saxony_n but_o he_o refuze_v it_o with_o a_o noble_a resolution_n excuse_v himself_o upon_o his_o age_n have_v as_o we_o have_v say_v already_o give_v his_o voice_n unto_o charles_n this_o do_v the_o nobleman_n be_v call_v and_o admit_v in_o than_o the_o bishop_n of_o mentz_n go_v up_o into_o the_o pulpit_n in_o saint_n bartlemewes_n church_n declare_v that_o charles_n the_o five_o of_o that_o name_n archduke_n of_o austria_n duke_n of_o bourgongue_n etc._n etc._n earl_n of_o flanders_n holland_n zeeland_n etc._n etc._n and_o king_n of_o spain_n be_v choose_v king_n of_o roman_n in_o the_o place_n of_o the_o emperor_n maximilian_n decease_v then_o the_o ambassador_n which_o be_v come_v within_o a_o league_n be_v send_v for_o be_v come_v a_o council_n be_v hold_v for_o the_o government_n of_o the_o commonweal_n and_o the_o charge_n be_v give_v unto_o prince_n casimir_n to_o leafy_a man_n and_o to_o put_v they_o in_o garrison_n for_o fear_n of_o some_o innovation_n the_o elector_n do_v write_v unto_o prince_n charles_n and_o send_v a_o ambassage_n unto_o he_o to_o certify_v he_o of_o all_o that_o have_v be_v do_v the_o chief_a of_o which_o ambassage_n be_v the_o pallatin_n frederic_n who_o arrive_v in_o spain_n in_o the_o end_n of_o november_n with_o letter_n entreat_v he_o to_o accept_v of_o the_o empire_n which_o they_o offer_v he_o and_o that_o he_o will_v make_v haste_n to_o come_v into_o germany_n king_n charles_n have_v settle_v his_o affair_n england_n in_o spain_n he_o gather_v together_o a_o great_a fleet_n of_o ship_n and_o galley_n and_o take_v leave_n of_o his_o prince_n and_o city_n he_o embark_v and_o land_v in_o england_n where_o he_o be_v joyful_o entertain_v with_o great_a state_n by_z king_n henry_n the_o eight_o and_o by_o the_o queen_n his_o aunt_n and_o by_o the_o french_a queen_n marry_v to_o the_o duke_n of_o suffolk_n the_o king_n sister_n who_o have_v be_v promise_v to_o he_o in_o marriage_n she_o give_v he_o a_o very_a kind_n and_o lovely_a welcome_n he_o be_v very_o honourable_o entreat_v there_o for_o some_o day_n then_o be_v embark_v again_o with_o a_o prosperous_a wind_n he_o pass_v soon_o over_o to_o flessinghe_n and_o from_o thence_o into_o brabant_n where_o he_o be_v joyful_o receive_v by_o all_o his_o subject_n the_o prince_n elector_n hear_v that_o he_o be_v arrive_v in_o brabant_n they_o send_v other_o ambassador_n unto_o he_o to_o have_v he_o prepare_v to_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o the_o empire_n with_o the_o accustom_a ceremony_n margverite_v of_o austria_n princess_n widow_n of_o castille_n dowager_n of_o savoy_n aunt_n to_o the_o emperor_n charles_n the_o 5._o governess_n of_o the_o netherlands_o margarita_n austriaca_fw-la ducissa_n sabav_n gub_n belgicae_fw-la from_o daughter_n to_o a_o archduke_n i_o become_v a_o emperor_n daughter_n to_o king_n lewis_n son_n i_o first_o be_v promise_v with_o pomp_n and_o fame_n but_o my_o place_n in_o his_o bed_n another_o win_v the_o prince_n of_o arragon_n be_v my_o first_o fere_n but_o be_v leave_v a_o widow_n i_o do_v wed_v for_o second_o duke_n of_o savoy_n he_o be_v dead_a i_o from_o my_o nephew_n do_v the_o government_n bear_v the_o lady_n marguerite_n of_o austria_n daughter_n to_o the_o emperor_n maximilian_n and_o to_o the_o lady_n mary_n of_o bourgongne_n be_v first_o marry_v to_o the_o prince_n don_n fernando_n of_o arragon_n the_o only_a son_n of_o don_n fernando_n king_n of_o arragon_n and_o of_o isabella_n queen_n of_o castille_n which_o prince_n die_v soon_o after_o leave_v no_o child_n afterward_o the_o say_a lady_n be_v marry_v again_o to_o the_o duke_n of_o savoy_n with_o who_o she_o live_v not_o long_o before_o he_o die_v return_v into_o the_o netherlands_o after_o the_o death_n of_o her_o brother_n philip_n king_n of_o castille_n in_o the_o year_n 1508._o she_o be_v by_o provision_n admit_v by_o the_o emperor_n her_o father_n during_o his_o absence_n in_o germany_n and_o the_o war_n in_o italy_n to_o the_o government_n of_o the_o netherlands_o with_o george_n duke_n of_o saxony_n so_o as_o this_o year_n 1520._o king_n charles_n her_o nephew_n go_v into_o germany_n to_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o the_o empire_n leave_v the_o say_a lady_n his_o aunt_n governess_n in_o his_o absence_n the_o emperor_n elect_v part_v from_o brussells_n with_o a_o great_a and_o honourable_a train_n &_o come_v 1520._o the_o 20._o of_o october_n to_o cologne_n where_o the_o prince_n elector_n do_v attend_v he_o and_o from_o aix_n thence_o they_o come_v to_o aix_n la_fw-fr chapelle_n at_o his_o entry_n into_o the_o town_n the_o knight_n of_o the_o order_n of_o the_o golden-fleece_n march_v first_o every_o one_o in_o his_o rank_n according_a to_o his_o antiquity_n in_o the_o say_a order_n after_o follow_v the_o prince_n elector_n first_o the_o king_n of_o bohemia_n ambassador_n the_o archbishop_z of_o mentz_n either_o of_o they_o with_o 700._o horse_n the_o archbishop_n of_o cologne_n and_o treve_n either_o of_o they_o with_o 600._o horse_n the_o cont_n pallatin_n of_o rhine_n the_o duke_n of_o saxony_n and_o the_o marquis_n of_o brandebourg_n every_o one_o of_o they_o with_o 600._o horse_n there_o be_v beside_o other_o great_a prince_n which_o follow_v to_o do_v he_o honour_n and_o homage_n for_o their_o signory_n be_v accompany_v with_o many_o noble_n and_o great_a train_n as_o the_o duke_n of_o julliers_n george_n duke_n of_o saxony_n the_o marquis_n of_o baden_n the_o duke_n henry_n and_o erick_n of_o brunswick_n brethren_n every_o one_o of_o they_o with_o 600._o horse_n the_o bishop_n of_o liege_n the_o duke_n of_o lunebourg_n father_n to_o the_o duchess_n of_o geldre_n the_o earl_n of_o emden_n and_o his_o son_n the_o lord_n of_o east-friseland_n the_o young_a prince_n of_o cleves_n who_o be_v always_o with_o the_o emperor_n the_o earl_n of_o saint_n pol_n and_o many_o other_o with_o a_o stately_a train_n then_o the_o ambassador_n of_o the_o king_n of_o england_n poland_n hongarie_n and_o denmark_n of_o the_o venetian_n the_o duke_n of_o savoy_n of_o the_o knight_n of_o rhodes_n and_o of_o the_o great_a master_n of_o prussia_n the_o lady_n marguerit_fw-la his_o aunt_n be_v in_o the_o train_n with_o a_o goodly_a company_n of_o princess_n countess_n lady_n and_o gentlewoman_n every_o
companion_n remember_v koeborch_n where_o our_o man_n be_v all_o murder_a or_o hang_v which_o they_o hear_v fall_v upon_o these_o poor_a prisoner_n and_o kill_v they_o all_o in_o cold_a blood_n in_o the_o same_o year_n 1528._o in_o september_n some_o colonel_n bring_v two_o thousand_o spanish_a 1528._o soldier_n out_o of_o spain_n who_o through_o contrary_a wind_n and_o great_a tempest_n be_v spain_n almost_o six_o month_n at_o sea_n have_v refresh_v themselves_o a_o while_n they_o be_v send_v for_o a_o supply_n to_o the_o emperor_n man_n which_o make_v war_n in_o geldres_n at_o the_o same_o time_n the_o duke_n of_o geldres_n gather_v together_o certain_a man_n at_o ruremonde_n venloo_n and_o the_o village_n there_o about_o make_v five_o company_n of_o the_o which_o henry_n van_n wyssche_n be_v colonel_n send_v they_o into_o the_o mairie_n of_o boisleduke_n to_o waste_v it_o tâ—…yerry_a baron_n of_o batenbourg_n be_v then_o in_o boisleduke_n lieutenant_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o buren_n who_o hear_v that_o the_o geldrois_n be_v so_o near_o he_o gather_v together_o some_o foot_n man_n out_o of_o the_o near_a garrison_n and_o have_v arm_v all_o the_o countryman_n go_v to_o charge_v the_o geldrois_n who_o he_o defeat_v be_v all_o in_o a_o manner_n slay_v or_o take_v prisoner_n so_o as_o there_o return_v few_o to_o their_o house_n for_o they_o be_v pursue_v even_o to_o the_o bank_n of_o the_o river_n of_o meuze_fw-fr where_o many_o be_v drown_v those_o of_o boisleduke_n take_v many_o harguebuze_n a_o crock_n many_o ladder_n and_o hardel_n to_o pass_v over_o the_o ditch_n lever_v of_o iron_n which_o they_o call_v goates-feete_n and_o cord_n to_o bind_v the_o poor_a peasant_n and_o to_o carry_v they_o away_o prisoner_n they_o have_v also_o great_a store_n of_o victual_n and_o munition_n mean_v to_o make_v some_o stay_n there_o for_o the_o do_v of_o some_o exploit_n but_o the_o chance_n turn_v these_o news_n be_v come_v to_o ruremonde_n there_o be_v great_a lament_v poor_a woman_n for_o their_o husband_n and_o child_n for_o their_o father_n at_o the_o same_o time_n that_o the_o emperor_n army_n do_v rise_v from_o before_o tyel_n the_o baron_n schenck_n have_v surprise_v the_o town_n of_o zutphen_n some_o geldrois_n that_o be_v there_o in_o arm_n to_o repulse_v he_o be_v slay_v the_o soldier_n that_o be_v within_o tyel_n during_o the_o siege_n have_v be_v before_o in_o the_o castle_n of_o hattem_n when_o it_o be_v yield_v by_o composition_n and_o have_v swear_v not_o to_o carry_v arm_n for_o one_o month_n against_o the_o emperor_n these_o soldier_n come_v to_o megen_n and_o make_v a_o fort_n within_o the_o town_n while_o that_o the_o garrison_n be_v geldâ—…ois_n go_v forth_o to_o convoy_n certain_a wagon_n lade_v with_o wine_n which_o the_o geldrois_n have_v appoint_v to_o go_v to_o os_fw-mi and_o nieulant_fw-la those_o of_o boisleduke_n send_v the_o earl_n of_o burens_n troop_n with_o a_o hundred_o horse_n to_o cut_v they_o off_o and_o withal_o to_o dislodge_v they_o from_o megen_n but_o without_o any_o stay_n they_o abandon_v the_o place_n fly_v away_o with_o their_o booty_n &_o the_o prisoner_n they_o have_v take_v there_o about_o the_o same_o year_n in_o may_n be_v burn_v the_o goodly_a village_n of_o scherpenisse_fw-la in_o the_o island_n of_o tolen_n in_o the_o territory_n of_o saint_n martin_n dyke_n in_o zeeland_n in_o the_o same_o year_n those_o of_o franc_n and_o bruges_n set_v out_o some_o ship_n of_o war_n against_o the_o french_a among_o the_o which_o there_o be_v some_o of_o zeeland_n be_v at_o sea_n there_o be_v a_o ship_n of_o scluse_n in_o flanders_n which_o have_v her_o main_a mast_n carry_v overboard_n with_o a_o cannon_n shoot_v before_o deep_a the_o diepois_n see_v this_o go_v out_o of_o their_o haven_n and_o pursue_v this_o ship_n think_v to_o take_v it_o but_o the_o admiral_n of_o the_o fleming_n behave_v himself_o so_o valiant_o as_o he_o preserve_v his_o own_o ship_n and_o sink_v the_o chief_a of_o the_o french_a ship_n which_o they_o say_v be_v the_o admiral_n of_o deep_a where_o there_o perish_v many_o gentleman_n and_o bourgese_n of_o deep_a the_o other_o frenchman_n see_v this_o leave_v the_o fleming_n in_o peace_n who_o return_v victor_n to_o scluse_n whilst_o that_o the_o emperor_n man_n be_v thus_o busy_v in_o the_o country_n of_o geldres_n some_o burgese_n of_o vtrecht_n assemble_v secret_o together_o to_o provide_v for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o poor_a commons_o who_o they_o do_v see_v so_o oppress_v by_o the_o geldrois_n soldier_n that_o be_v there_o in_o garrison_n as_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o endure_v they_o any_o long_o these_o good_a burgese_n embrace_v the_o opportunity_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o maeurs_n absence_n who_o be_v lieutenant_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o geldres_n and_o colonel_n of_o those_o soldier_n who_o be_v go_v to_o fetch_v money_n they_o consult_v by_o what_o mean_v they_o may_v draw_v in_o the_o bishop_n man_n who_o be_v the_o natural_a lord_n of_o that_o town_n some_o of_o they_o go_v to_o amersfort_v to_o confer_v with_o the_o bishop_n who_o be_v much_o amaze_v and_o exceed_o glad_a and_o for_o that_o he_o will_v loose_v no_o occasion_n he_o give_v they_o william_n turc_n with_o his_o company_n and_o part_n of_o the_o garrison_n of_o vaert_n be_v in_o all_o four_o enseigne_n the_o which_o all_o together_o make_v a_o stand_n upon_o the_o black_a water_n until_o they_o have_v news_n of_o the_o intelligence_n which_o they_o have_v within_o defeat_v the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n most_o of_o the_o garrison_n be_v then_o run_v for_o the_o pillage_n into_o the_o quarter_n of_o goyland_n where_o they_o take_v great_a spoil_n at_o their_o return_n the_o bishop_n man_n have_v cut_v off_o their_o passage_n encounter_v they_o and_o defeat_v they_o and_o take_v their_o booty_n from_o they_o with_o many_o prisoner_n in_o this_o manner_n the_o bishop_n man_n stay_v until_o the_o next_o day_n keep_v all_o from_o pass_v to_o give_v they_o advertisement_n in_o the_o town_n the_o next_o morning_n at_o the_o open_n of_o the_o port_n a_o woman_n go_v forth_o with_o a_o basket_n on_o her_o arm_n who_o give_v notice_n unto_o the_o bishop_n man_n that_o the_o soldier_n of_o the_o town_n have_v most_o of_o they_o leave_v the_o guard_n and_o be_v go_v to_o sleep_v and_o therefore_o when_o as_o saint_n james_n his_o clock_n do_v strike_v they_o may_v approach_v bold_o and_o that_o they_o shall_v find_v all_o thing_n prepare_v to_o give_v they_o entry_n unto_o the_o town_n so_o the_o second_o of_o julie_n in_o the_o year_n 1528._o the_o bishop_n man_n come_v to_o the_o port_n which_o they_o find_v wide_o open_a so_o as_o many_o enter_v the_o watch_n which_o stand_v in_o sentinel_n upon_o the_o port_n perceive_v this_o man_n let_v down_o the_o portcully_n but_o present_o five_o or_o six_o man_n of_o vaert_n with_o axe_n and_o hatchet_n cut_v in_o sunder_o the_o beam_n so_o as_o the_o soldier_n enter_v with_o the_o horseman_n and_o march_v into_o the_o town_n without_o any_o encounter_n or_o let_v until_o they_o come_v to_o the_o friar_n where_o some_o geldrois_n soldier_n be_v gather_v together_o think_v to_o repulse_v they_o but_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a for_o the_o bishop_n man_n be_v to_o strong_a for_o they_o who_o slay_v four_o and_o twenty_o of_o those_o geldrois_n and_o take_v three_o hundred_o and_o fifty_o prisoner_n the_o earl_n of_o maeurs_n who_o be_v return_v the_o day_n before_o be_v take_v prisoner_n with_o some_o other_o who_o by_o the_o treaty_n of_o peace_n be_v afterwards_o set_v free_a the_o soldier_n which_o have_v the_o guard_n of_o the_o gate_n flee_v and_o so_o do_v some_o burgese_n partisan_n to_o the_o geldrois_n the_o banish_a man_n of_o the_o town_n which_o have_v always_o hold_v the_o bishop_n party_n return_v with_o he_o before_o the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o peace_n there_o be_v twelve_o chief_a man_n of_o the_o vtrecht_n town_n execute_v by_o justice_n and_o two_o chanoin_n put_v into_o a_o sack_n &_o cast_v into_o the_o river_n the_o bishop_n have_v put_v more_o to_o death_n if_o the_o earl_n of_o hochstraten_v who_o come_v that_o day_n from_o vianen_n have_v not_o prevent_v the_o mischief_n the_o soldier_n spoil_v all_o the_o house_n of_o the_o geldrois_n partisan_n break_v open_a door_n and_o window_n and_o take_v up_o the_o flower_n and_o plancher_n of_o house_n to_o see_v if_o there_o be_v no_o money_n hide_v where_o they_o find_v much_o do_v moreover_o great_a outrage_n unto_o the_o burgese_n notwithstanding_o the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n be_v thus_o happy_o deliver_v from_o the_o oppression_n and_o extorsion_n of_o the_o geldrois_n soldier_n for_o if_o they_o have_v continue_v there_o long_o it_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v that_o the_o town_n have_v be_v besiege_v and_o that_o it_o
have_v be_v force_v to_o endure_v more_o to_o the_o ruin_n of_o their_o goodly_a house_n and_o the_o loss_n of_o their_o good_n the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n be_v by_o this_o mean_n come_v into_o the_o emperor_n hand_n according_a to_o the_o accord_n make_v the_o bishop_n for_o the_o temporal_a jurisdiction_n of_o the_o say_a country_n there_o be_v a_o nobleman_n send_v from_o the_o court_n at_o brussells_n to_o do_v justice_n upon_o the_o rebel_n and_o to_o pacefie_v all_o partiality_n and_o mutiny_n and_o the_o better_a to_o keep_v they_o in_o obedience_n and_o awe_n they_o bulit_fw-la a_o citadel_n by_o saint_n katherine_n port_n which_o be_v call_v veredenbourg_n that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o castle_n of_o peace_n the_o which_o from_o that_o time_n continue_v unto_o the_o year_n 1577._o that_o many_o citadel_n and_o castell_n in_o diverse_a part_n of_o the_o netherlands_o be_v ruin_v as_o we_o shall_v hereafter_o show_v the_o emperor_n army_n be_v return_v from_o tie_v there_o be_v a_o meeting_n appoint_v in_o the_o town_n of_o gorrichom_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n and_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n whether_o come_v commissioner_n on_o the_o emperor_n behalf_n and_o for_o the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n for_o the_o emperor_n come_v the_o earl_n of_o buren_n and_o hochstraten_v the_o bishop_n of_o palermo_n chancellor_n and_o the_o audiencier_n or_o secretary_n for_o the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n come_n henry_n kiespennick_n rolland_n kerckelandt_n and_o veressen_n who_o emperor_n after_o much_o debate_n in_o the_o end_n conclude_v a_o good_a peace_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n on_o the_o one_o part_n and_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n on_o the_o other_o and_o the_o emperor_n be_v join_v to_o the_o say_a bishop_n and_o also_o for_o his_o own_o particular_a touch_v the_o temporal_a jurisdiction_n of_o vtrecht_n which_o accord_n contain_v many_o article_n the_o which_o we_o omit_v to_o avoid_v tediousness_n by_o the_o which_o the_o earl_n of_o maeurs_n and_o doctor_n wynant_n be_v deliver_v without_o ransom_n be_v take_v prisoner_n at_o vtrecht_n and_o a_o time_n limit_v for_o the_o banish_a man_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o swoll_n to_o return_v home_o to_o their_o house_n for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o which_o accord_n and_o peace_n there_o go_v to_o brussels_n the_o earl_n of_o buren_n and_o hochstraten_v and_o the_o baron_n schencke_fw-mi for_o the_o emperor_n and_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o for_o the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n john_n van_fw-mi rossem_fw-la lord_n of_o brouchuysen_n doctor_n erckelens_n and_o other_o who_o find_v not_o the_o lady_n marguerite_n dovager_n of_o savoy_n the_o emperor_n sister_n and_o governess_n of_o the_o netherlands_o at_o brussels_n they_o go_v unto_o she_o to_o macklyn_n whereas_o the_o say_v lady_n council_n in_o the_o emperor_n name_n and_o the_o duke_n council_n in_o their_o master_n name_n do_v swear_v the_o say_a peace_n in_o saint_n peter_n church_n the_o queen_n use_v the_o duke_n commissioner_n very_o honourable_o give_v to_o every_o one_o of_o they_o a_o fair_a cup_n full_a of_o golden_a carolus_n who_o return_v by_o antwerp_n go_v to_o make_v report_n unto_o their_o prince_n whereof_o he_o be_v exceed_v joyful_a a_o while_n after_o the_o duke_n send_v martin_n van_fw-mi rossem_fw-la lord_n of_o puydroyen_n to_o the_o french_a king_n to_o advertise_v he_o of_o the_o peace_n he_o have_v make_v with_o the_o emperor_n wherewith_o the_o king_n be_v well_o please_v in_o the_o year_n 1529._o henry_n of_o bavaria_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n discontent_v with_o the_o 1529_o war_n and_o see_v himself_o thus_o deprive_v of_o the_o temporal_a jurisdiction_n of_o the_o say_a bishopric_n which_o the_o emperor_n have_v get_v into_o his_o possession_n resign_v his_o bishopric_n in_o july_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o pope_n clement_n the_o 7._o go_v to_o govern_v the_o bishopric_n of_o worm_n after_o they_o have_v be_v at_o vtrecht_n five_o year_n to_o which_o bishopric_n there_o be_v advance_v a_o ancient_a man_n call_v william_n van_fw-mi enguevoort_n bear_v in_o brabant_n cardinal_n and_o bishop_n of_o tortona_n in_o spain_n who_o be_v at_o rome_n take_v possession_n of_o the_o say_a bishopric_n of_o vtrecht_n by_o his_o atorney_n leave_v john_n vtenengen_n his_o vicegerent_n to_o govern_v italy_n it_o whether_o he_o never_o go_v but_o die_v four_o year_n after_o in_o rome_n in_o the_o year_n 1533._o a_o peace_n be_v conclude_v betwixt_o the_o emperor_n and_o the_o french_a king_n in_o the_o year_n 1529._o the_o emperor_n arrive_v with_o a_o great_a fleet_n at_o genoa_n where_o he_o have_v news_n of_o the_o peace_n conclude_v at_o cambray_n the_o which_o do_v amaze_v all_o the_o prince_n of_o italy_n fear_v they_o shall_v be_v now_o abandon_v by_o the_o french_a who_o entry_n into_o bologne_n i_o have_v think_v good_a to_o describe_v for_o the_o stateliness_n thereof_o although_o it_o do_v not_o concern_v our_o subject_n the_o emperor_n charles_n the_o five_o go_v towards_o bologna_n la_fw-fr grassa_fw-la whereas_o pope_n grasta_fw-la clement_n be_v then_o resident_a be_v near_o the_o city_n five_o and_o twenty_o cardinal_n go_v to_o meet_v his_o majesty_n come_v near_o he_o they_o all_o light_v to_o do_v their_o duty_n unto_o he_o then_o they_o take_v their_o moil_n again_o conduct_v he_o into_o the_o city_n have_v of_o either_o side_n of_o he_o the_o cardinal_n of_o ancona_n and_o farneze_n enter_v into_o the_o city_n there_o march_v first_fw-mi 300._o light_a horse_n in_o a_o livery_n after_o come_v ten_o great_a canon_n with_o their_o pioner_n carry_v every_o one_o a_o laurel_n branch_n than_o the_o captain_n well_o mount_v don_n anthonio_n de_fw-fr leva_fw-la follow_v with_o some_o field_n piece_n be_v carry_v in_o a_o carosse_n trim_v with_o tawny_a velvet_n have_v with_o he_o fourteen_o enseigne_n of_o german_a foot_n after_o the_o which_o march_v two_o nobleman_n in_o complete_a arm_n and_o their_o horse_n barded_a before_o who_o be_v carry_v two_o standard_n of_o cloth_n of_o gold_n with_o a_o eagle_n in_o the_o midst_n and_o betwixt_o those_o two_o be_v a_o other_o standard_n of_o watchet_a satin_n with_o a_o red_a cross_n which_o the_o pope_n have_v send_v unto_o the_o emperor_n the_o earl_n of_o rieux_n lord_n steward_n of_o his_o house_n be_v next_o accompany_v with_o three_o hundred_o man_n at_o arm_n all_o in_o cassake_n of_o one_o livery_n yellow_a red_a and_o blue_a then_o the_o grando_n and_o nobleman_n of_o spain_n with_o four_o hundred_o horse_n barded_a after_o they_o five_o and_o twenty_o page_n of_o honour_n belong_v to_o the_o emperor_n all_o in_o cloth_n of_o gold_n mount_v upon_o genets_n of_o spain_n rich_o furnish_v than_o six_o hundred_o halberdier_n all_o apparel_v in_o yellow_a in_o the_o midst_n of_o who_o march_v the_o emperor_n under_o a_o canopy_n of_o cloth_n of_o gold_n be_v mount_v upon_o a_o hungarien_n horse_n with_o a_o rich_a caparison_n have_v the_o bit_n and_o his_o stirrup_n of_o massy_a gold_n be_v arm_v under_o his_o coat_n of_o arm_n with_o cloth_n of_o gold_n his_o marshal_n go_v before_o he_o carry_v a_o naked_a sword_n in_o his_o hand_n about_o his_o horse_n go_v five_o and_o twenty_o bollonian_a gentleman_n on_o foot_n all_o in_o white_a satin_n doublet_n cut_v upon_o cloth_n of_o gold_n and_o breech_n of_o crimson_a velvet_n the_o earl_n of_o nassau_n come_v after_o also_o with_o four_o score_n man_n at_o arm_n and_o a_o great_a train_n of_o nobility_n then_o other_o attire_v in_o diverse_a livery_n to_o the_o number_n of_o two_o thousand_o horse_n and_o behind_o six_o company_n of_o spanish_a shot_n all_o in_o yellow_a the_o emperor_n be_v enter_v into_o that_o city_n they_o bring_v he_o a_o cross_n of_o gold_n the_o which_o he_o kiss_v the_o pope_n be_v carry_v out_o of_o his_o palace_n unto_o saint_n petronelles_n church_n where_o he_o do_v sit_v down_o in_o his_o pontifical_a seat_n with_o his_o cardinal_n about_o he_o the_o emperor_n approach_v near_o the_o stair_n light_v from_o his_o horse_n withal_o his_o nobleman_n who_o march_v under_o his_o canopy_n until_o he_o see_v where_o the_o pope_n be_v sit_v foot_n who_o make_v three_o courtesy_n unto_o the_o emperor_n and_o he_o kneel_v down_o kiss_v the_o pope_n foot_n and_o then_o rise_v he_o kiss_v his_o hand_n and_o his_o face_n then_o all_o the_o nobleman_n follow_v and_o kiss_v the_o pope_n foot_n which_o do_v he_o rise_v out_o of_o his_o chair_n and_o kiss_v the_o emperor_n three_o time_n of_o the_o cheek_n say_v i_o cry_v you_o mercy_n and_o yield_v myself_o unto_o you_o it_o be_v not_o my_o desire_n that_o you_o shall_v kiss_v my_o foot_n but_o to_o observe_v the_o accustom_a ceremony_n at_o the_o coronation_n of_o emperor_n the_o two_o and_o twenty_o of_o february_n in_o the_o year_n 1530._o the_o emperor_n have_v stay_v almost_o
their_o afaier_n they_o cause_v a_o book_n to_o be_v print_v wherein_o they_o show_v by_o many_o reason_n that_o the_o motive_n of_o this_o war_n be_v religion_n and_o that_o all_o the_o justification_n emperor_n other_o pretext_n to_o punish_v some_o rebel_n be_v but_o to_o divide_v the_o confederate_n and_o so_o to_o ruin_v they_o one_o after_o a_o other_o to_o settle_v the_o pope_n doctrine_n they_o also_o publish_v a_o other_o book_n against_o john_n of_o brandenbourg_n who_o be_v of_o their_o league_n and_o confession_n have_v take_v arm_n against_o they_o and_o although_o the_o emperor_n think_v to_o surprise_v they_o yet_o they_o use_v such_o diligence_n and_o find_v so_o many_o resolute_a man_n to_o carry_v arm_n in_o this_o war_n as_o the_o 16._o of_o july_n in_o the_o year_n 1546._o the_o landtgrave_n go_v to_o field_n with_o his_o army_n and_o present_o after_o begin_v open_a war_n betwixt_o they_o and_o the_o emperor_n the_o 20._o of_o july_n the_o emperor_n publish_v his_o leter_n patent_n in_o the_o which_o after_o that_o he_o have_v make_v a_o long_a complaint_n against_o john_n frederic_n prince_n elector_n of_o saxony_n and_o philip_n landtgrave_n of_o hessen_n he_o banish_v they_o as_o perjure_a rebâ—…les_n seditious_a guilty_a of_o high_a landtgrave_n treason_n both_o against_o god_n and_o man_n and_o perturber_n of_o the_o public_a quiet_n mean_v to_o punish_v they_o according_a to_o their_o desert_n that_o he_o may_v afterward_o provide_v for_o the_o affair_n of_o state_n and_o do_v that_o which_o shall_v belong_v unto_o his_o duty_n for_o bid_v all_o man_n to_o succour_v they_o or_o to_o join_v with_o they_o upon_o pain_n of_o forfeiture_n both_o of_o body_n and_o good_n dissolve_v all_o league_n and_o composition_n and_o absolve_a the_o nobility_n and_o subject_n from_o the_o faith_n and_o oath_n which_o they_o ought_v unto_o these_o prince_n to_o who_o he_o give_v the_o public_a assurance_n if_o they_o do_v obey_v add_v that_o such_o as_o do_v refuse_v shall_v be_v punish_v like_o unto_o they_o but_o the_o protestant_n do_v show_v that_o the_o emperor_n have_v no_o quarrel_n to_o they_o but_o for_o their_o religion_n wherein_o have_v seek_v all_o mean_n of_o accord_n they_o be_v excusable_a if_o to_o maintain_v the_o liberty_n of_o their_o conscience_n and_o the_o quiet_a of_o germany_n they_o defend_v themselves_o be_v thereunto_o advise_v by_o the_o resolution_n both_o of_o lawyer_n and_o divine_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o protestant_n army_n advance_a and_o take_v the_o strong_a fort_n of_o ereberce_a protestant_n situate_v upon_o a_o mountain_n which_o stop_v the_o passage_n from_o trent_n for_o italy_n to_o enepont_n and_o withal_o the_o town_n of_o fiesse_n belong_v to_o the_o bishop_n of_o ausbourg_n and_o pass_v on_o they_o take_v dilline_n and_o donavert_n the_o emperor_n be_v then_o at_o ratisbone_n ill_o prepare_v to_o make_v head_n against_o they_o so_o as_o if_o their_o affair_n have_v be_v govern_v by_o one_o only_a commander_n the_o emperor_n have_v be_v in_o great_a danger_n the_o 7._o of_o august_n in_o the_o town_n of_o macklin_n which_o be_v one_o of_o the_o 17._o province_n of_o the_o netherlands_o whereas_o the_o great_a council_n or_o parliament_n of_o the_o say_a country_n do_v remain_v lightning_n fall_v among_o the_o gonpouder_n which_o be_v in_o great_a quantity_n in_o a_o tower_n of_o the_o wall_n at_o the_o port_n which_o they_o call_v lightning_n necbecspoel_n the_o which_o at_o first_o overthrow_v both_o the_o tower_n and_o the_o gate_n than_o it_o take_v hold_v of_o the_o building_n both_o within_o and_o without_o the_o town_n and_o above_o 500_o pace_n round_o about_o so_o as_o it_o ruin_v and_o defeat_v the_o whole_a town_n the_o tree_n be_v pull_v up_o by_o the_o root_n &_o burn_v the_o water_n in_o the_o town_n ditch_n be_v draw_v out_o and_o the_o fish_n cast_v far_o out_o into_o the_o field_n there_o be_v about_o 150._o burn_v &_o slay_v in_o this_o accident_n with_o the_o ruin_n of_o house_n beside_o those_o that_o be_v grievous_o hurt_v and_o recover_v and_o such_o as_o die_v of_o their_o wound_n which_o be_v very_o many_o many_o come_v two_o three_o and_o four_o day_n after_o out_o of_o cave_n where_o they_o save_v themselves_o other_o be_v smother_v or_o die_v for_o hunger_n a_o great_a number_n of_o cattle_n with_o the_o stable_n be_v also_o consume_v by_o this_o fire_n the_o wall_n where_o the_o tower_n stand_v be_v shake_v above_o 200._o pace_n long_o the_o damage_n that_o be_v do_v by_o the_o fire_n can_v not_o be_v repair_v in_o a_o long_a time_n then_o grow_v the_o war_n hot_a in_o germany_n betwixt_o the_o protestant_n and_o the_o emperor_n to_o who_o the_o prince_n of_o saxony_n the_o landtgrave_n of_o hessen_n and_o their_o companion_n send_v letter_n the_o xi_o of_o august_n by_o the_o which_o according_a to_o the_o use_n and_o law_n of_o arm_n they_o give_v he_o to_o understand_v their_o resolution_n and_o after_o they_o have_v inform_v he_o of_o emperor_n his_o duty_n and_o how_o he_o be_v bind_v to_o they_o and_o the_o empire_n by_o his_o oath_n and_o that_o it_o be_v for_o relligions_n cause_n that_o he_o make_v this_o war_n against_o they_o they_o conclude_v with_o these_o word_n matter_n stand_v in_o this_o sort_n and_o see_v wear_v ally_v to_o the_o end_n that_o it_o may_v be_v lawful_a for_o we_o to_o persevere_v in_o this_o religion_n though_o some_o will_v surmise_v other_o cause_n of_o discontentment_n against_o we_o we_o have_v be_v force_v to_o put_v ourselves_o in_o defence_n the_o which_o we_o may_v lawful_o do_v both_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o nature_n and_o although_o that_o through_o thy_o pernicious_a desseine_n we_o be_v not_o in_o any_o sort_n bind_v unto_o thou_o and_o therefore_o be_v needle_n to_o let_v thou_o understand_v our_o will_n yet_o for_o the_o better_a assurance_n we_o renounce_v the_o faith_n and_o duty_n we_o owe_v thou_o not_o to_o diminish_v the_o honour_n and_o good_a of_o the_o empire_n but_o rather_o to_o preserve_v and_o maintain_v it_o we_o do_v therefore_o protest_v this_o public_o and_o according_a to_o the_o solemn_a custom_n be_v resolve_v to_o repel_v this_o war_n attempt_v by_o thou_o and_o by_o thy_o ally_n this_o letter_n be_v send_v by_o a_o young_a gentleman_n and_o a_o trumpet_n according_a to_o the_o custom_n to_o the_o emperor_n camp_n near_o unto_o land_n shupt_v but_o he_o be_v so_o far_o from_o receive_v it_o as_o he_o command_v they_o upon_o pain_n of_o their_o head_n to_o return_v they_o back_o again_o to_o their_o people_n he_o say_v moreover_o that_o if_o hereafter_o any_o one_o come_v unto_o he_o from_o letter_n they_o in_o steed_n of_o a_o chain_n of_o gold_n he_o will_v present_v he_o a_o halter_n then_o he_o give_v they_o the_o proclamation_n of_o their_o banishment_n charge_v they_o express_o to_o deliver_v it_o unto_o their_o lord_n whereof_o he_o likewise_o send_v a_o copy_n unto_o duke_n maurice_n of_o saxony_n cousin_n to_o john_n frederick_n prince_n elector_n persuade_v he_o to_o seize_v upon_o his_o country_n before_o that_o a_o other_o lay_v hold_v of_o it_o to_o the_o accusation_n and_o crimination_n contain_v in_o the_o say_a proclamation_n of_o banishment_n the_o protestant_a prince_n publish_v a_o ample_a answer_n in_o print_n the_o content_n whereof_o be_v that_o the_o intention_n of_o the_o pope_n and_o emperor_n be_v to_o root_v out_o all_o they_o of_o the_o religion_n the_o which_o he_o have_v declare_v unto_o the_o french_a king_n ambassador_n from_o who_o mouth_n all_o be_v know_v and_o vanquish_v germany_n as_o he_o have_v long_o before_o disseign_v etc._n etc._n but_o from_o word_n and_o write_n they_o fall_v to_o blow_n the_o two_o army_n be_v near_o one_o unto_o the_o other_o the_o landtgrave_n be_v of_o a_o opinion_n to_o charge_v other_o the_o emperor_n camp_n before_o the_o arrival_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o buren_n with_o his_o supply_n who_o bring_v with_o he_o 4000_o horse_n &_o 10000_o choice_n man_n out_o of_o the_o netherlands_o but_o the_o destiny_n of_o these_o prince_n will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o follow_v this_o good_a council_n for_o the_o emperor_n be_v nothing_o so_o strong_a as_o the_o protestant_n who_o see_v they_o so_o near_o unto_o he_o and_o have_v endure_v a_o whole_a day_n the_o thunder_a of_o their_o cannon_n show_v a_o gallant_a resolution_n if_o they_o have_v come_v to_o assail_v he_o soon_o after_o the_o earl_n of_o buren_n arrive_v so_o emperor_n as_o the_o emperor_n have_v all_o his_o force_n together_o those_o of_o the_o protestant_n begin_v by_o little_a and_o little_a to_o disband_v and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n duke_n maurice_n according_a to_o the_o emperor_n advice_n molest_v the_o prince_n elector_n of_o saxony_n in_o his_o country_n whereupon_a
wise_a temperate_a stout_a and_o high_a mind_a prince_n of_o great_a experience_n and_o fortunate_a but_o somewhat_o self-willed_n before_o his_o death_n he_o obtain_v the_o full_a power_n and_o government_n of_o the_o dukedom_n of_o guelderland_n the_o carldome_n of_o zutphen_n the_o barony_n of_o vtrecht_n and_o oueryssel_n the_o barony_n of_o groan_v the_o town_n of_o cambric_n and_o the_o earldom_n of_o linghen_n all_o in_o the_o netherlands_o he_o have_v the_o earldom_n of_o flanders_n and_o other_o province_n that_o as_o yet_o be_v in_o a_o manner_n contributaries_n to_o the_o crown_n of_o france_n but_o free_v from_o the_o same_o for_o ever_o by_o contract_n the_o kingdom_n of_o tune_n the_o country_n of_o america_n naples_n sicilia_n and_o milan_n which_o he_o win_v and_o assure_v unto_o himself_o his_o soldier_n win_v rome_n he_o take_v prisoner_n pope_n clement_n the_o seven_o the_o king_n of_o france_n the_o king_n of_o navarre_n and_o the_o elector_n of_o saxon_a the_o duke_n of_o cleve_n the_o landgrave_n of_o hessen_n and_o other_o submit_v themselves_o unto_o he_o in_o his_o latter_a day_n fortune_n be_v not_o so_o favourable_a unto_o he_o by_o reason_n of_o his_o obstinacy_n bad_a counsel_n and_o hard_a resolution_n keep_v the_o landgrave_n prisoner_n he_o be_v by_o maurice_n elector_n of_o saxon_a and_o other_o prince_n that_o have_v make_v a_o contract_n with_o the_o king_n of_o france_n compel_v not_o only_o to_o set_v the_o landtgrave_n free_a but_o also_o to_o lose_v the_o fruit_n of_o his_o victory_n in_o germany_n as_o many_o history_n sufficient_o declare_v the_o same_o he_o leave_v issue_n by_o lady_n isabella_n of_o portugal_n king_n philip_n his_o only_a son_n daughter_n mary_n marry_v to_o the_o emperor_n maximilian_n and_o joanna_n princess_n of_o portugal_n with_o more_o natural_a child_n or_o bastard_n as_o don_n john_n de_fw-fr austria_n and_o marguerite_n duchess_n of_o parma_n and_o so_o king_n philip_n in_o one_o year_n lose_v his_o father_n his_o wife_n and_o his_o two_o aunt_n in_o december_n after_o he_o celebrate_v their_o funeral_n in_o brussels_n but_o above_o all_o the_o rest_n he_o make_v a_o most_o triumphant_a funeral_n for_o the_o emperor_n his_o father_n with_o a_o victorious_a ship_n arm_n standard_n and_o banner_n of_o all_o his_o honour_n which_o be_v most_o triumphant_o bear_v throughout_o the_o street_n in_o the_o same_o year_n and_o about_o that_o time_n there_o die_v two_o king_n in_o denmark_n as_o christian_a then_o king_n and_o christian_n that_o have_v lie_v two_o and_o twenty_o year_n prisoner_n because_o of_o the_o tyranny_n that_o he_o have_v show_v unto_o his_o subject_n be_v nevertheless_o a_o mighty_a king_n of_o three_o kingdom_n as_o denmark_n swethland_n and_o norway_n but_o he_o fall_v into_o such_o hatred_n of_o his_o people_n that_o they_o forsake_v he_o and_o choose_v another_o king_n and_o in_o anno_fw-la 1532_o when_o with_o a_o great_a army_n and_o by_o the_o aid_n of_o the_o emperor_n charles_n he_o think_v to_o win_v denmark_n again_o he_o be_v by_o they_o overthrow_v and_o take_v prisoner_n which_o be_v a_o wonderful_a work_n and_o punishment_n of_o god_n show_v upon_o he_o for_o his_o unmercifulnesse_n and_o tyranny_n and_o a_o excellent_a example_n for_o prince_n in_o our_o time_n not_o long_o before_o he_o die_v he_o be_v friendly_o visit_v by_o king_n christian_n where_o they_o forgive_v each_o other_o from_o their_o heart_n this_o christiern_n marry_v isabella_n sister_n to_o the_o emperor_n charles_n the_o five_o by_o who_o he_o have_v issue_v a_o son_n that_o die_v in_o the_o netherlands_o at_o the_o same_o time_n that_o his_o father_n be_v take_v prisoner_n and_o two_o daughter_n the_o one_o palsgraveni_fw-la the_o other_o call_v christiana_n that_o be_v duchess_n of_o lorraine_n and_o in_o anno_fw-la 1558_o be_v a_o mediator_n of_o the_o peace_n between_o france_n and_o spain_n who_o son_n be_v duke_n of_o lorraine_n marry_v claude_n second_o daughter_n to_o the_o king_n of_o france_n upon_o the_o last_o of_o januarie_n 1559._o as_o i_o say_v before_o the_o death_n of_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n prolong_v the_o treaty_n of_o peace_n between_o the_o king_n of_o france_n and_o spain_n but_o in_o february_n after_o the_o commissioner_n on_o both_o side_n assemble_v spain_n again_o in_o the_o castle_n of_o cambryse_n where_o also_o there_o come_v the_o queen_n of_o england_n ambassador_n as_o the_o bishop_n of_o ely_n the_o lord_n howard_n baron_n of_o effingham_n doctor_n wotton_n and_o the_o dean_n of_o canterbury_n and_o for_o the_o duke_n of_o savoy_n two_o deputy_n and_o with_o all_o those_o the_o aforesaid_a duchess_n as_o mediator_n with_o her_o son_n and_o after_o some_o delay_n at_o last_o they_o proceed_v so_o far_o that_o there_o seem_v nothing_o rest_v to_o be_v do_v but_o only_o that_o the_o englishman_n desire_v to_o have_v calais_n restore_v again_o unto_o the_o queen_n wherein_o king_n philip_n seek_v to_o have_v she_o satisfy_v and_o content_v or_o else_o he_o will_v accept_v of_o no_o peace_n because_o that_o during_o his_o war_n and_o by_o his_o mean_n it_o have_v be_v lose_v but_o the_o frenchman_n bold_o allege_v that_o queen_n elizabeth_n be_v not_o lawful_a queen_n of_o england_n but_o the_o scottish_a queen_n as_o be_v right_a heir_n thereunto_o by_o descent_n from_o the_o grandmother_n king_n henry_n the_o eight_o elder_a sister_n that_o as_o then_o have_v marry_v the_o dolphin_n of_o france_n they_o say_v and_o affirm_v that_o she_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v therewith_o whereby_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n begin_v to_o suspect_v that_o the_o peace_n which_o as_o then_o be_v entreat_v of_o may_v be_v make_v only_o to_o compel_v she_o to_o hold_v and_o observe_v the_o catholic_a romish_a religion_n which_o as_o then_o she_o begin_v to_o alter_v and_o change_v within_o her_o kingdom_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o king_n philip_n and_o therefore_o think_v it_o best_o for_o she_o to_o make_v a_o assure_a peace_n with_o france_n wherein_o on_o both_o side_n one_o guido_n cavalcanti_fw-la a_o gentleman_n of_o florence_n be_v special_o employ_v by_o who_o mean_n upon_o the_o second_o of_o april_n 1559_o a_o agreement_n be_v make_v in_o the_o castle_n of_o cambresis_n and_o after_o much_o debate_n of_o the_o cause_n it_o be_v agree_v that_o calis_n shall_v be_v unwall_v and_o so_o deliver_v over_o unto_o the_o queen_n but_o in_o the_o end_n they_o conclude_v that_o calis_n and_o the_o earldom_n of_o oyen_n shall_v continue_v eight_o year_n in_o the_o french_a king_n hand_n and_o then_o shall_v be_v restore_v to_o the_o queen_n again_o without_o any_o deface_a with_o all_o thing_n that_o belong_v thereunto_o only_o with_o sixteen_o brass_n piece_n of_o diverse_a greatness_n and_o for_o assurance_n thereof_o the_o french_a king_n shall_v give_v six_o or_o seven_o sufficient_a merchant_n for_o surety_n of_o the_o same_o which_o shall_v be_v bind_v in_o the_o sum_n of_o five_o hundred_o thousand_o crown_n and_o until_o such_o time_n that_o the_o peace_n may_v not_o be_v delay_v as_o those_o merchant_n shall_v be_v commit_v prisoner_n in_o bruges_n there_o shall_v be_v five_o french_a gentleman_n put_v into_o the_o queen_n hand_n for_o hostage_n which_o every_o five_o month_n she_o may_v change_v but_o for_o that_o this_o contract_n concern_v many_o matter_n touch_v scotland_n the_o queen_n of_o scot_n then_o take_v on_o her_o the_o title_n and_o arm_n of_o england_n and_o ireland_n for_o the_o which_o after_o that_o there_o grow_v some_o contention_n part_n of_o the_o say_a hostage_n get_v away_o and_o other_o by_o new_a contract_n be_v set_v at_o liberty_n and_o discharge_v and_o so_o the_o frenchman_n still_o hold_v calis_n the_o queen_n of_o england_n thus_o content_v &_o satisfy_v the_o peace_n between_o the_o two_o king_n of_o france_n &_o spain_n be_v conclude_v at_o cambresis_n upon_o the_o three_o of_o april_n 1559_o and_o proclaim_v in_o brussels_n upon_o the_o five_o of_o april_n after_o the_o old_a controversy_n that_o have_v continue_v for_o the_o space_n of_o five_o &_o twenty_o year_n be_v on_o both_o side_n whole_o exclude_v out_o of_o the_o same_o as_o the_o sovereignty_n that_o france_n pretend_v to_o have_v over_o flanders_n artois_n rissel_n douai_n dornick_n the_o kingdom_n of_o naples_n and_o the_o duchy_n of_o milan_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n pretence_n over_o burgundy_n provence_n the_o town_n upon_o the_o river_n of_o some_o and_o the_o earldom_n of_o bolonois_n the_o principal_a article_n of_o the_o say_a peace_n be_v as_o follow_v for_o the_o rest_n i_o refer_v the_o reader_n to_o diverse_a history_n wherethey_a may_v see_v they_o at_o large_a this_o serve_v only_o for_o a_o memorial_n first_o that_o a_o good_a peace_n shall_v be_v hold_v between_o the_o say_a king_n their_o child_n and_o subject_n
and_o loyal_a vassal_n and_o subject_n owe_v unto_o their_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o natural_a prince_n and_o in_o do_v so_o shall_v with_o all_o their_o mean_n seek_v to_o prevent_v these_o present_a trouble_n sedition_n and_o tumult_n and_o restrain_v the_o mutinous_a multitude_n and_o that_o all_o spoil_v and_o ruine_v of_o temple_n church_n cloister_n and_o monastery_n may_v cease_v yea_o they_o shall_v help_v to_o punish_v they_o which_o have_v commit_v these_o sacrilege_n outrage_n and_o abomination_n that_o no_o wrong_v nor_o violence_n may_v be_v offer_v to_o any_o spiritual_a person_n officer_n of_o justice_n gentleman_n or_o other_o his_o majesty_n subject_n and_o vassal_n that_o they_o shall_v do_v their_o best_a endeavour_n that_o the_o multitude_n which_o be_v now_o arm_v whereby_o so_o many_o mischief_n have_v be_v commit_v and_o daily_o may_v be_v more_o may_v lay_v aside_o arm_n they_o shall_v do_v all_o good_a office_n to_o hinder_v that_o the_o preach_v be_v not_o use_v but_o in_o such_o place_n where_o it_o have_v be_v accustom_v and_o that_o without_o carry_v of_o arm_n or_o commit_v any_o scandal_n or_o public_a disorder_n moreover_o they_o shall_v give_v all_o aid_n and_o assistance_n as_o they_o be_v bind_v by_o their_o oath_n and_o allegiance_n unto_o his_o majesty_n to_o repel_v all_o stranger_n enemy_n and_o rebel_n to_o he_o and_o the_o country_n final_o they_o shall_v employ_v all_o the_o credit_n they_o have_v without_o the_o country_n in_o his_o majesty_n service_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o country_n whensoever_o they_o shall_v be_v command_v submit_v themselves_o to_o all_o that_o it_o shall_v please_v his_o majesty_n to_o command_v they_o by_o the_o advice_n and_o consent_n of_o the_o general_a estate_n make_a at_o brussels_n the_o 23_o of_o august_n 1566._o we_o make_v it_o know_v that_o all_o these_o thing_n consider_v and_o according_a to_o his_o majesty_n like_n and_o good_a pleasure_n and_o the_o authority_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o we_o in_o his_o name_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o command_n have_v promise_v and_o do_v promise_n by_o these_o present_n that_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o say_a compromise_n and_o petition_n and_o for_o that_o which_o have_v follow_v unto_o this_o present_a there_o shall_v not_o be_v any_o thing_n impute_v unto_o they_o by_o his_o majesty_n nor_o we_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o oath_n which_o the_o say_a gentleman_n have_v take_v as_o well_o for_o themselves_o as_o their_o other_o confederate_n conformable_a to_o the_o article_n above_o mention_v and_o for_o the_o which_o they_o shall_v give_v their_o bond_n require_v and_o in_o his_o majesty_n name_n command_v all_o governor_n knight_n of_o the_o order_n chief_a precedent_n and_o counsellor_n of_o state_n and_o all_o other_o justicer_n and_o officer_n who_o it_o shall_v concern_v to_o entertain_v this_o present_a assurance_n and_o to_o cause_v it_o to_o be_v entertain_v inviolable_o for_o ever_o suffer_v the_o gentleman_n and_o confederate_n to_o use_v and_o enjoy_v for_o ever_o without_o do_v or_o give_v or_o suffer_v to_o be_v do_v or_o give_v to_o they_o now_o nor_o hereafter_o direct_o or_o indirect_o any_o trouble_n molestation_n or_o let_v to_o the_o contrary_a nor_o attempt_v any_o thing_n against_o the_o say_a suppliant_n for_o the_o above_o rehearse_v occasion_n in_o any_o sort_n or_o manner_n whatsoever_o for_o such_o be_v his_o majesty_n pleasure_n and_o we_o in_o witness_v whereof_o we_o have_v sign_v these_o present_n and_o set_v to_o our_o seal_n give_v at_o brussels_n the_o 25_o of_o august_n signed_n margareta_n the_o gentleman_n confederate_n hold_v they_o assure_v by_o these_o letter_n give_v reciprocal_o a_o act_n in_o write_v to_o the_o governess_n of_o their_o promise_n whereof_o mention_n be_v make_v in_o the_o letter_n of_o assurance_n sign_v by_o the_o deputy_n as_o follow_v we_o lewis_n earl_n of_o nassau_n eustace_n of_o fiennes_n lord_n of_o desquerde_n charles_n of_o revel_v lord_n governess_n of_o andrignies_n bernard_n of_o merode_n lord_n of_o rumen_n charles_n vander_v noote_n signior_n of_o risoir_n george_n of_o montigni_n signior_n of_o noyelles_n martin_n of_o tserclaes_n signior_n of_o tylly_n philip_n vander_v mere_a signior_n of_o sterbeke_n philip_n of_o marbais_n signior_n of_o lowerual_a john_n of_o montigni_n signior_n of_o villers_n charles_n of_o lievin_n signior_n of_o famas_fw-la francis_n van_fw-mi haeften_o john_n the_o savage_a signior_n of_o escaubeque_n and_o john_n of_o casenbroot_n signior_n of_o bacquerseel_n as_o well_o in_o their_o own_o name_n as_o deputy_n for_o the_o other_o nobleman_n and_o gentleman_n confederate_n have_v present_v a_o petition_n unto_o his_o majesty_n in_o april_n last_o pass_v touch_v the_o inquisition_n and_o edict_n for_o matter_n of_o heresy_n whereas_o we_o have_v this_o day_n receive_v from_o the_o high_a and_o excellent_a princess_n the_o duchess_n of_o parma_n and_o plaisance_n regent_n and_o governess_n for_o the_o king_n in_o these_o country_n certain_a letter_n patent_n have_v authority_n from_o the_o king_n our_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o natural_a prince_n in_o the_o manner_n and_o form_n that_o follow_v the_o letter_n of_o assurance_n above_o mention_v be_v insert_v at_o length_n with_o their_o bond_n and_o promise_n this_o be_v the_o conclusion_n be_v it_o know_v that_o according_a to_o the_o say_a letter_n of_o assurance_n we_o have_v promise_v and_o do_v promise_n upon_o our_o solemn_a faith_n and_o the_o word_n of_o gentleman_n true_a and_o faithful_a vassal_n and_o subject_n to_o his_o majesty_n that_o we_o will_v observe_v fulfil_v and_o keep_v all_o and_o singular_a the_o point_n and_o article_n above_o mention_v as_o well_o for_o ourselves_o as_o in_o the_o name_n of_o all_o the_o other_o for_o who_o we_o be_v deputy_n and_o have_v power_n commission_z and_o authority_n promise_v to_o cause_v they_o to_o be_v entertain_v observe_v and_o keep_v by_o our_o say_a confederate_n and_o therefore_o we_o do_v hold_v our_o confederation_n and_o compromise_n to_o be_v disannul_v void_a and_o of_o no_o force_n so_o long_o as_o the_o say_a security_n promise_v by_o her_o highness_n in_o his_o majesty_n name_n shall_v hold_v in_o witness_v whereof_o we_o have_v sign_v these_o present_n make_a at_o brussels_n the_o 25_o of_o august_n 1566._o this_o promise_n be_v make_v by_o the_o say_a nobleman_n deputy_n to_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n the_o earl_n of_o egmont_n and_o horn_n to_o the_o signior_n of_o hachecourt_n and_o to_o christopher_n of_o assonuille_n counsellor_n of_o state_n be_v committee_n to_o that_o end_n by_o the_o governess_n whereof_o the_o say_a lady_n advertise_v all_o governor_n and_o counsellor_n of_o province_n and_o town_n command_v they_o that_o in_o consideration_n of_o the_o say_a assurance_n and_o promise_n to_o the_o noble_n they_o shall_v do_v their_o best_a endeavour_n to_o restrain_v the_o people_n and_o suppress_v all_o disorder_n until_o the_o king_n come_v which_o she_o say_v will_v be_v short_o and_o in_o truth_n these_o letter_n do_v somewhat_o pacify_v the_o people_n and_o make_v they_o here_o and_o there_o to_o lay_v down_o arm_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o prince_n of_o conde_n the_o admiral_n and_o other_o nobleman_n protestant_n of_o france_n send_v one_o secret_o with_o letter_n of_o credit_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o the_o confederate_n assure_v they_o that_o if_o they_o enter_v into_o any_o accord_n with_o the_o duchess_n of_o parma_n they_o will_v be_v deceive_v offer_v to_o succour_v they_o if_o need_v require_v within_o one_o month_n after_o they_o shall_v demand_v it_o with_o four_o thousand_o gentleman_n which_o shall_v come_v into_o the_o netherlands_o at_o their_o own_o charge_n but_o the_o confederate_n be_v too_o much_o terrify_v and_o the_o assurance_n be_v then_o in_o question_n whereunto_o they_o will_v trust_v this_o offer_n of_o the_o french_a protestant_n be_v not_o accept_v let_v we_o now_o leave_v the_o confederate_n in_o rest_n with_o their_o letter_n of_o assurance_n and_o the_o better_a to_o explain_v the_o matter_n let_v we_o see_v what_o the_o king_n letter_n contain_v the_o which_o be_v receive_v by_o the_o duchess_n the_o three_o and_o twenty_o of_o august_n whereof_o mention_n be_v make_v in_o the_o say_a assurance_n the_o which_o have_v reference_n unto_o those_o which_o she_o have_v receive_v in_o may_n before_o the_o which_o she_o keep_v so_o secret_a as_o she_o think_v that_o the_o three_o nobleman_n of_o orange_n egmont_n and_o horn_n know_v not_o any_o thing_n for_o that_o she_o hold_v they_o to_o be_v of_o that_o party_n or_o else_o to_o favour_v the_o confederate_n notwithstanding_o any_o good_a show_n they_o make_v whereof_o i_o have_v set_v down_o a_o brief_a extract_n as_o follow_v first_o that_o it_o be_v not_o fit_a to_o alter_v any_o thing_n touch_v the_o edict_n but_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v
of_o groningen_n and_o to_o annoy_v the_o netherlands_o no_o more_o upon_o pain_n to_o incur_v the_o indignation_n of_o his_o imperial_a majesty_n and_o the_o proscription_n of_o the_o empire_n the_o which_o the_o emperor_n do_v grant_v he_o command_v the_o earl_n express_o to_o forbear_v and_o to_o retire_v out_o of_o the_o territory_n of_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n the_o earl_n answer_v the_o herald_n that_o he_o can_v not_o do_v it_o before_o he_o have_v advertise_v the_o prince_n of_o orange_n his_o brother_n and_o other_o nobleman_n their_o confederate_n and_o be_v certify_v of_o their_o resolution_n he_o will_v answer_v his_o imperial_a majesty_n which_o summation_n be_v hear_v and_o notwithstanding_o his_o answer_n many_o signor_n of_o germany_n be_v terrify_v with_o this_o commandment_n return_v with_o their_o troop_n into_o germany_n yet_o the_o earl_n continue_v his_o siege_n until_o the_o come_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o alva_n who_o pass_v by_o boisleduke_n with_o seventeen_o company_n of_o foot_n and_o some_o piece_n of_o artillery_n which_o he_o have_v draw_v out_o of_o macklyn_n he_o approach_v to_o groningen_n the_o fourteen_o of_o july_n where_o he_o go_v to_o counter-campe_n before_o his_o come_n the_o earl_n of_o meghen_fw-mi have_v sally_v forth_o receive_v a_o shot_n whereof_o he_o die_v soon_o after_o the_o earl_n of_o nassau_n know_v he_o so_o near_o he_o and_o find_v himself_o too_o weak_a to_o make_v head_n against_o he_o raise_v his_o camp_n and_o retire_v into_o the_o country_n of_o embden_n in_o the_o raise_v county_n of_o east-friseland_n break_v the_o bridge_n and_o spoil_v the_o country_n where_o he_o pass_v to_o take_v all_o commodity_n and_o mean_n from_o the_o enemy_n to_o pursue_v he_o yet_o not_o without_o often_o skirmish_v the_o duke_n of_o alva_n put_v duke_n erick_n of_o brunswick_n with_o all_o his_o reistres_n in_o garrison_n into_o the_o town_n for_o that_o be_v a_o marish_a country_n the_o horseman_n can_v do_v he_o but_o small_a service_n follow_v the_o earl_n with_o his_o footman_n who_o by_o his_o spy_n understand_v he_o be_v encamp_v at_o jemminghen_n lodowic_n a_o very_a commodious_a place_n have_v on_o the_o one_o side_n the_o river_n of_o ems_n and_o the_o town_n of_o embden_n at_o his_o back_n from_o whence_o he_o may_v draw_v all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o the_o entertainment_n of_o his_o army_n be_v resolve_v to_o keep_v himself_o there_o until_o that_o his_o brother_n the_o prince_n of_o orange_n have_v enter_v with_o the_o body_n of_o his_o army_n into_o some_o other_o part_n of_o the_o netherlands_o which_o will_v cause_v the_o duke_n of_o alva_n to_o retire_v out_o of_o friesland_n to_o go_v against_o he_o for_o to_o stop_v his_o entry_n but_o the_o duke_n have_v recover_v the_o castle_n of_o wede_n make_v a_o bridge_n at_o reyden_n upon_o ems_n and_o send_v sancho_n d'_fw-fr auila_n to_o view_v the_o earl_n camp_n and_o to_o draw_v he_o forth_o to_o skirmish_v then_o follow_v julian_n romero_n with_o eight_o hundred_o musketeer_n to_o make_v he_o quit_v his_o lodging_n sancho_n de_fw-fr lodogno_n with_o a_o thousand_o spanish_a shot_n caesar_n gonsague_n and_o curio_n martinengue_n with_o two_o company_n of_o horseman_n and_o for_o the_o arereguard_n fifteen_o company_n of_o walloon_n under_o george_n of_o lalaine_n baron_n of_o ville_fw-fr brother_n unto_o the_o earl_n of_o hoochstraten_v who_o be_v with_o cont_n lodowic_n and_o six_o ensign_n of_o german_n after_o the_o which_o follow_v alonzo_n d'_fw-fr vlloa_n and_o gonsalue_n of_o bracamont_n with_o six_o hundred_o lance_n the_o which_o can_v not_o march_v but_o one_o at_o once_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o straightness_n of_o the_o way_n have_v water_n on_o either_o side_n cont_n lodowic_n will_v willing_o have_v cut_v a_o dike_a to_o have_v drown_v his_o enemy_n before_o they_o shall_v have_v come_v unto_o his_o trench_n have_v himself_o with_o the_o earl_n of_o schouwenberch_n and_o other_o commander_n take_v shovel_n and_o pickax_n in_o their_o hand_n to_o work_v but_o his_o germane_a who_o be_v about_o seven_o thousand_o man_n see_v the_o spaniard_n march_v resolute_o towards_o they_o begin_v after_o their_o accustom_a manner_n to_o cry_v for_o geld_v and_o demand_v their_o pay_n say_v that_o the_o money_n be_v come_v unto_o the_o camp_n the_o earl_n who_o will_v glad_o have_v fight_v seek_v to_o persuade_v they_o say_v that_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o count_v it_o but_o that_o the_o enemy_n be_v so_o near_o they_o must_v fight_v promise_v they_o their_o pay_n as_o soon_o as_o the_o enemy_n be_v repulse_v and_o vanquish_v but_o neither_o his_o persuasion_n nor_o those_o of_o the_o earl_n of_o schouwenberch_n prevail_v any_o thing_n to_o dispose_v they_o unto_o battle_n the_o spaniard_n who_o have_v begin_v the_o skirmish_n by_o ten_o of_o the_o clock_n in_o the_o morning_n and_o entertain_v it_o until_o two_o in_o the_o afternoon_n have_v discover_v the_o germane_a countenance_n come_v resolute_o unto_o their_o trench_n the_o which_o they_o force_v with_o small_a loss_n and_o put_v they_o to_o rout_n whereof_o many_o be_v slay_v upon_o the_o place_n for_o their_o payment_n receive_v a_o worthy_a reward_n for_o their_o treachery_n unto_o the_o earl_n a_o great_a number_n of_o the_o soldier_n save_v themselves_o as_o well_o by_o swim_v as_o in_o their_o small_a bark_n cont_n lodowic_n and_o many_o gentleman_n and_o other_o save_v themselves_o also_o in_o little_a skiffe_n after_o that_o they_o have_v make_v resistance_n even_o to_o the_o extremity_n the_o earl_n of_o hoochstraten_v be_v two_o day_n before_o retire_v himself_o from_o the_o camp_n to_o go_v unto_o the_o prince_n and_o the_o earl_n of_o schouwenberch_n see_v upon_o the_o first_o approach_n of_o the_o enemy_n that_o the_o landtsknechts_n demand_v silver_n and_o will_v not_o be_v content_v with_o promise_n but_o refuse_v to_o fight_v dislodge_v betimes_o with_o most_o of_o the_o horseman_n the_o duke_n of_o alva_n after_o this_o victory_n write_v to_o john_n bishop_n of_o munster_n the_o eight_o and_o twenty_o of_o july_n complain_v great_o of_o cont_n lodowic_n of_o nassau_n who_o he_o say_v will_v yield_v to_o no_o reason_n break_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o emperor_n and_o the_o empire_n have_v sopyle_v all_o the_o county_n of_o embden_n yea_o he_o accuse_v the_o earl_n of_o east_n friesland_n and_o lord_n of_o embden_n that_o he_o have_v assist_v he_o with_o victual_n and_o munition_n whereby_o he_o do_v show_v that_o he_o be_v a_o friend_n to_o cont_n lodowic_n and_o a_o enemy_n unto_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n and_o the_o rather_o for_o that_o during_o this_o battle_n they_o have_v make_v certain_a shot_n of_o great_a ordnance_n from_o the_o town_n upon_o the_o king_n troop_n yet_o these_o letter_n be_v of_o small_a effect_n the_o bishop_n not_o dare_v to_o stir_v fear_v the_o prince_n of_o orange_n who_o be_v in_o germany_n provide_v of_o a_o army_n appoint_v his_o rendezvous_a in_o the_o country_n of_o treve_n near_o unto_o the_o abbey_n of_o romersdorffe_n whereas_o stay_v a_o month_n he_o make_v a_o general_a muster_n his_o chief_a colonel_n and_o reytmaster_n be_v frederic_n rollenheim_n marshal_n of_o hessen_n very_o famous_a for_o the_o service_n which_o he_o have_v do_v the_o protestant_n in_o france_n diederich_n of_o schouwenberch_n cont_n albert_n of_o nassau_n the_o earl_n richard_n of_o barby_n colonel_n among_o the_o reytmaster_n otto_n of_o malsburg_n herman_n rydesal_n adam_n welsen_n &_o other_o with_o seven_o thousand_o reyter_n the_o colonel_n of_o the_o foot_n be_v nicholas_n of_o hadtstate_n a_o gentleman_n of_o ancient_a nobility_n and_o a_o man_n of_o great_a experience_n in_o war_n feyt_v schoomer_n and_o balthasar_n wolf_n with_o four_o and_o forty_o ensign_n of_o landtsknechts_n of_o the_o french_a be_v the_o lord_n of_o genlis_n moruilliers_n the_o baron_n of_o renty_n movy_n antricourt_n esternay_n fongieres_n la_fw-fr personne_n and_o other_o command_v twelve_o cornet_n of_o horse_n and_o two_o thousand_o harquebusier_n the_o netherlander_n and_o walloon_n be_v command_v by_o the_o baron_n of_o batenbourg_n and_o the_o signor_n of_o waroux_n baxtell_n risoir_n carlo_n marbais_n louverval_n d'ohain_n and_o many_o other_o among_o the_o which_o be_v the_o signior_n of_o launoy_n earl_n of_o march_n a_o mad_a head_n have_v swear_v never_o to_o cut_v his_o hair_n nor_o beard_n nor_o to_o cut_v his_o nail_n until_o he_o be_v revenge_v for_o the_o death_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o egmont_n his_o cousin_n with_o who_o cont_n lodowic_n also_o join_v with_o those_o troop_n he_o can_v save_v at_o the_o rout_n at_o jemminghen_n some_o captain_n carry_v in_o their_o colour_n this_o device_n pro_fw-la lege_fw-la rege_fw-la &_o grege_fw-la other_o carry_v pelican_n other_o rose_n paint_v upon_o their_o morrion_n which_o be_v the_o ancient_a mark_n of_o
retreat_n to_o sell_v their_o good_n at_o rochel_n whereas_o the_o protestant_a prince_n of_o france_n do_v the_o like_a emden_n and_o in_o england_n whereof_o the_o chief_a be_v john_n of_o berghe_n a_o knight_n signior_n of_o olhain_n who_o for_o a_o time_n carry_v the_o title_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n vice-admiral_n william_n of_o fiennes_n lord_n of_o lumbres_n barthol_n entes_fw-la a_o gentleman_n frison_n a_o bastard_n of_o brederode_n and_o one_o of_o the_o house_n of_o egmont_n a_o hollander_n embise_n a_o fleming_n son_n to_o the_o bourgmaster_n of_o gand_n and_o one_o john_n broâ—…k_n of_o amsterdam_n with_o some_o other_o who_o have_v good_a ship_n get_v many_o rich_a booty_n to_o who_o in_o the_o end_n join_v the_o signior_n of_o â—…umay_n earl_n of_o la_fw-fr maâ—…ke_n the_o king_n of_o spain_n complain_v of_o they_o to_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n who_o to_o please_v he_o command_v they_o to_o retire_v out_o of_o her_o port_n so_o as_o to_o have_v a_o place_n of_o retreat_n and_o a_o safe_a harbour_n there_o follow_v as_o we_o shall_v show_v the_o take_n of_o the_o town_n and_o island_n of_o bryele_n in_o holland_n which_o make_v work_v for_o the_o duke_n of_o alua._n the_o first_o of_o august_n while_o that_o the_o emperor_n and_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o empire_n be_v at_o a_o imperial_a diet_n at_o spier_n the_o emperor_n send_v his_o daughter_n anne_n to_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n accompany_v with_o the_o archduke_n albert_n &_o wenceslaâ—…_n her_o two_o brethren_n be_v yet_o very_o young_a the_o great_a commander_n of_o prusia_n and_o the_o bishop_n of_o munster_n who_o do_v accompany_v they_o unto_o brussels_n whereas_o she_o arrive_v the_o 22_o of_o the_o month_n and_o from_o thence_o go_v to_o middelburg_n in_o zeeland_n where_o daughter_n she_o embark_v with_o her_o two_o brethren_n the_o 25_o of_o september_n and_o the_o 24_o of_o november_n follow_v be_v marry_v to_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n at_o segovia_n in_o arragon_n but_o some_o do_v mislike_v that_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n shall_v marry_v his_o own_o niece_n by_o who_o at_o nine_o month_n end_n he_o have_v a_o son_n call_v charles_n laurent_n for_o that_o he_o be_v bear_v on_o that_o day_n which_o be_v dedicate_v to_o the_o memory_n of_o the_o saint_n this_o year_n there_o happen_v great_a flood_n in_o the_o netherlands_o about_o the_o time_n of_o a_o new_a moon_n netherlands_o with_o spring_n tide_n for_o that_o upon_o all_o saint_n day_n the_o water_n flow_v so_o high_a in_o antwerp_n about_o 9_o of_o the_o clock_n in_o the_o evening_n that_o it_o flow_v a_o foot_n high_o than_o it_o do_v in_o the_o flood_n in_o anno_fw-la 1530_o when_o there_o be_v 70_o parish_n drown_v and_o two_o foot_n high_o than_o it_o be_v in_o anno_fw-la 1552_o and_o will_v as_o it_o seem_v have_v rise_v high_o if_o it_o have_v not_o break_v into_o the_o new_a town_n and_o other_o place_n whereby_o it_o fill_v all_o the_o seller_n and_o vault_n both_o within_o and_o without_o the_o town_n and_o every_o empty_a place_n where_o a_o innumerable_a number_n of_o man_n and_o cattle_n be_v drown_v austerweel_v kiel_n and_o hoboken_n lie_v under_o water_n lade_v ship_n and_o a_o hulk_n of_o 300_o ton_n be_v bear_v up_o to_o the_o english_a key_n this_o flood_n do_v unspeakable_a hurt_n within_o the_o town_n of_o antwerp_n the_o damage_n receive_v by_o merchandise_n that_o be_v as_o then_o wet_a be_v esteem_v to_o be_v more_o than_o 100000_o gulderns_n in_o value_n the_o huâ—…t_n that_o be_v do_v in_o the_o house_n sluice_n key_n and_o town_n wall_n be_v likewise_o esteem_v to_o be_v above_o a_o hundred_o thousand_o gulderns_n this_o high_a water_n be_v the_o mean_n that_o two_o house_n be_v burn_v not_o far_o from_o the_o easterling_n house_n but_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o great_a water_n â—…oone_o quench_v they_o this_o fire_n happen_v by_o mean_n that_o a_o maid_n go_v with_o a_o lantern_n in_o her_o hand_n to_o open_v a_o sheep_n coat_n thereby_o to_o save_v 150_o sheep_n from_o drown_v the_o water_n overcome_v the_o maid_n drown_v she_o and_o her_o lantern_n drive_v among_o the_o straw_n set_v it_o and_o the_o house_n on_o fire_n in_o zeeland_n the_o same_o flood_n do_v great_a hurt_n in_o many_o place_n as_o at_o rommerswale_n berghen_n saftinghen_n where_o many_o be_v drown_v where_o they_o be_v constrain_v to_o send_v out_o ship_n to_o fetch_v man_n and_o to_o give_v they_o meat_n which_o sit_v upon_o high_a tree_n and_o ditch_n the_o island_n of_o walchren_n hold_v out_o well_o but_o the_o salt_n keel_n be_v all_o bear_v away_o south_n beverland_n endure_v more_o hurt_n in_o holland_n whole_a village_n be_v almost_o bear_v away_o as_o at_o katwicke_n and_o other_o place_n but_o in_o friesland_n most_o of_o all_o this_o high_a flood_n be_v notable_o describe_v in_o high_a dutch_a verse_n by_o one_o john_n fruytiers_n wherein_o be_v set_v down_o all_o the_o hurt_n do_v in_o every_o several_a province_n certify_v the_o number_n of_o the_o people_n that_o be_v drown_v that_o time_n to_o be_v four_o hundred_o thousand_o at_o the_o least_o beside_o a_o innumerable_a number_n of_o cattle_n the_o spaniard_n say_v that_o it_o be_v a_o just_a judgement_n send_v upon_o that_o country_n by_o the_o holy_a saint_n thereby_o to_o revenge_v themselves_o for_o break_v down_o their_o image_n but_o the_o netherlander_n judge_v otherwise_o thereof_o esteem_v the_o saint_n not_o to_o be_v desirous_a of_o revenge_n you_o must_v understand_v that_o the_o netherlands_o lie_v upon_o the_o spanish_a sea_n and_o be_v much_o subject_n to_o high_a flood_n happen_v common_o in_o winter_n at_o a_o full_a and_o new_a moon_n with_o northwest_o wind_n which_o in_o many_o age_n happen_v therein_o as_o our_o history_n make_v mention_n whereof_o i_o will_v rehearse_v some_o of_o the_o great_a in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n 850_o the_o river_n of_o rhin_n that_o be_v wont_n to_o have_v his_o recourse_n by_o catwicke_n and_o so_o run_v into_o the_o sea_n beneath_o the_o fly_n break_v out_o by_o dort_n and_o so_o pass_v forward_o which_o high_a flood_n be_v the_o great_a that_o our_o history_n make_v any_o mention_n of_o although_o there_o be_v no_o great_a particularity_n thereof_o to_o be_v see_v anno_fw-la 1176_o in_o holland_n almost_o all_o man_n and_o beast_n that_o save_v not_o themselves_o upon_o high_a place_n be_v drown_v anno_fw-la 1230_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o emperor_n otto_n the_o 4_o the_o most_o part_n of_o friesland_n be_v under_o water_n and_o it_o be_v say_v that_o there_o be_v 100000_o man_n drown_v anno_fw-la 1374_o in_o the_o month_n of_o october_n there_o be_v great_a hurt_n do_v in_o flanders_n by_o a_o high_a flood_n anno_fw-la 1400_o there_o happen_v a_o great_a flood_n call_v the_o fresh_a flood_n anno_fw-la 1420_o there_o be_v 16_o village_n drown_v by_o dort_n and_o many_o man_n and_o cattle_n somesay_v they_o be_v 72_o village_n anno_fw-la 1508_o happen_v the_o high_a flood_n call_v s._n galens_n flood_n when_o they_o take_v cod_n and_o whiting_n before_o groan_v anno_fw-la 1509_o there_o be_v a_o great_a flood_n call_v cosmus_n and_o damian_o flood_n which_o break_v through_o many_o ditch_n and_o drown_v a_o great_a number_n of_o people_n anno_fw-la 1530_o happen_v the_o michaelmas_n high_a flood_n anno_fw-la 1552_o there_o be_v a_o great_a flood_n call_v s._n pontians_n flood_n and_o this_o last_o in_o anno_fw-la 1570_o call_v all_o saint_n flood_n which_o be_v in_o 6_o or_o 7_o province_n as_o far_o as_o to_o denmark_n the_o elector_n prince_n nobleman_n and_o town_n of_o the_o confession_n of_o ausbourg_n in_o germany_n have_v present_v a_o petition_n unto_o the_o emperor_n at_o the_o diet_n at_o spier_n tend_v to_o the_o quiet_a of_o christendom_n and_o the_o reformation_n of_o some_o abuse_n it_o be_v not_o impute_v unto_o they_o to_o rebellion_n faction_n and_o innovation_n as_o that_o of_o the_o nobleman_n and_o gentleman_n and_o the_o netherlands_o be_v in_o the_o year_n 1566_o by_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n but_o contrariwise_o the_o emperor_n know_v well_o that_o what_o they_o require_v tend_v to_o the_o good_a and_o quiet_a of_o germany_n and_o their_o neighbour_n not_o only_o accept_v it_o in_o good_a part_n but_o also_o take_v such_o order_n as_o be_v most_o needful_a special_o for_o those_o of_o cologne_n who_o have_v drive_v out_o all_o they_o of_o the_o confession_n although_o they_o do_v very_o unwilling_o obey_v as_o for_o the_o netherlands_o as_o he_o fear_v much_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o spaniard_n which_o have_v long_o before_o seek_v occasion_n to_o get_v some_o foot_n in_o some_o corner_n of_o germany_n and_o especial_o in_o the_o diocese_n of_o cologne_n he_o can_v settle_v no_o other_o order_n but_o to_o write_v to_o the_o
bloody_a counsel_n punish_v such_o breach_n of_o promise_n as_o rebellion_n and_o lay_v their_o head_n at_o their_o foot_n with_o all_o such_o as_o uphold_v and_o maintain_v the_o same_o and_o that_o general_o special_o to_o the_o state_n of_o flanders_n great_a favour_n have_v be_v show_v unto_o all_o the_o state_n have_v all_o deserve_v no_o less_o rigour_n at_o the_o king_n hand_n than_o the_o earl_n of_o egmont_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n have_v and_o that_o in_o recompense_n and_o redemption_n thereof_o the_o king_n be_v content_a to_o accept_v the_o say_a tax_n of_o the_o ten_o penny_n but_o he_o may_v have_v get_v a_o great_a deal_n more_o for_o the_o king_n by_o confiscation_n if_o he_o will_v have_v use_v that_o mean_n as_o he_o may_v well_o have_v do_v than_o by_o the_o ten_o penny_n care_v not_o for_o the_o pretend_a privilege_n of_o the_o particular_a province_n and_o town_n special_o the_o joyous_a entry_n of_o brabant_n which_o he_o say_v they_o as_o well_o as_o those_o of_o vtrecht_n have_v forfeit_v and_o lose_v whereupon_o some_o make_v he_o answer_v that_o the_o declaration_n and_o sentence_n of_o deprivation_n or_o forfeiture_n must_v first_o be_v publish_v and_o that_o the_o attempt_v thereof_o will_v be_v dangerous_a he_o make_v answer_v that_o he_o will_v rather_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v cut_v and_o hew_v in_o piece_n than_o to_o endure_v that_o the_o country_n shall_v not_o hold_v their_o promise_n and_o that_o the_o sun_n and_o moon_n shall_v first_o loose_v their_o light_n before_o he_o will_v fail_v of_o the_o ten_o penny_n the_o state_n perceive_v the_o duke_n resolution_n and_o intent_n at_o the_o last_o think_v it_o requisite_a in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o year_n 1572_o each_o province_n to_o send_v one_o into_o spain_n in_o their_o behalf_n unto_o the_o king_n which_o he_o nevertheless_o command_v to_o come_v back_o again_o threaten_v they_o with_o death_n but_o yet_o they_o get_v through_o into_o spain_n but_o before_o any_o resolution_n be_v take_v therein_o there_o happen_v a_o alteration_n in_o the_o netherlands_o by_o the_o take_n of_o the_o bryele_n flessingue_n and_o other_o place_n as_o hereafter_o shall_v be_v show_v without_o the_o which_o alteration_n the_o messenger_n in_o spain_n have_v sure_o be_v in_o great_a danger_n of_o their_o life_n the_o duke_n notwithstanding_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n seek_v to_o raise_v the_o ten_o penny_n in_o some_o particular_a town_n appoint_v his_o officer_n to_o receive_v the_o same_o and_o first_o in_o brussels_n where_o he_o think_v best_a to_o begin_v but_o they_o of_o brussels_n shut_v up_o all_o their_o shop_n and_o will_v sell_v nothing_o that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v compel_v to_o pay_v the_o ten_o penny_n the_o baker_n nor_o brewer_n woâ—…_n neither_o bake_v nor_o brew_v whereby_o there_o grow_v a_o great_a confusion_n and_o desperation_n among_o tâ—…_n people_n which_o to_o prevent_v the_o duke_n intend_v to_o deal_v by_o force_n resolve_v in_o march_n 1572_o to_o hang_v seventeen_o of_o the_o chief_a town_n man_n in_o brussels_n that_o be_v against_o he_o who_o name_n penny_n he_o have_v all_o eadie_a write_v in_o a_o scroll_n in_o the_o night_n time_n before_o their_o door_n or_o else_o he_o will_v make_v they_o grant_v to_o sell_v their_o ware_n and_o to_o pay_v he_o thereafter_o the_o which_o to_o effect_v he_o have_v give_v charge_n unto_o the_o executioner_n to_o be_v ready_a with_o ladder_n and_o cord_n to_o execute_v they_o the_o next_o night_n after_o the_o news_n come_v into_o brussels_n that_o the_o earl_n Ê‹ander_n mark_n have_v take_v the_o town_n of_o bryele_n which_o loss_n of_o the_o say_a town_n of_o bryle_n make_v he_o see_v that_o he_o have_v do_v better_a to_o have_v put_v garrison_n into_o the_o haven_n town_n and_o to_o have_v deal_v in_o mild_a sort_n with_o the_o people_n rather_o than_o to_o have_v seek_v to_o have_v his_o own_o will_v so_o much_o and_o to_o tax_v the_o land_n tax_v at_o his_o pleasure_n whereas_o the_o netherlands_o offer_v such_o great_a sum_n as_o that_o the_o state_n of_o the_o land_n can_v hardly_o raise_v thus_o by_o mean_n of_o the_o take_n of_o the_o bryele_n the_o raise_n of_o the_o ten_o and_o twenty_o penny_n be_v stay_v although_o it_o have_v since_o be_v seek_v and_o require_v they_o of_o amsterdam_n because_o they_o will_v not_o absolute_o consent_v to_o his_o demand_n of_o the_o ten_o penny_n be_v fine_v to_o pay_v the_o sum_n of_o five_o and_o twenty_o thousand_o gulderns_n towards_o the_o building_n of_o the_o castle_n at_o flessingue_n but_o they_o excuse_v themselves_o by_o their_o great_a loss_n endure_v by_o the_o great_a flood_n and_o the_o mend_n and_o make_v of_o their_o ditch_n and_o above_o all_o that_o they_o daily_o endure_v so_o great_a loss_n by_o the_o water_n gueux_n that_o take_v their_o fleet_n come_v from_o the_o east_n and_o west_n indies_n as_o i_o say_v before_o a_o great_a number_n of_o banish_a and_o fugitive_a person_n of_o the_o netherlands_o have_v prepare_v ship_n keep_v at_o sea_n and_o be_v conduct_v by_o certain_a gentleman_n and_o other_o who_o most_o by_o poverty_n be_v drive_v to_o seek_v some_o recompense_n of_o their_o loss_n and_o hindrance_n by_o force_n and_o extremity_n after_o that_o other_o join_v with_o they_o have_v a_o further_a intent_n to_o do_v something_o tend_v to_o the_o deliverance_n and_o good_a of_o their_o native_a country_n this_o number_n daily_o increase_v and_o do_v great_a hurt_n unto_o their_o enemy_n round_o about_o holland_n as_o in_o the_o vlie_n texel_n and_o the_o ems_n harbour_v most_o common_o under_o england_n in_o the_o down_n and_o at_o dover_n and_o thereabouts_o among_o the_o which_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n as_o admiral_n by_o force_n of_o his_o letter_n of_o mart_n have_v his_o officer_n that_o receive_v the_o ten_o penny_n of_o their_o prize_n the_o duke_n of_o alva_n make_v mean_n to_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n to_o entreat_v she_o not_o to_o suffer_v they_o to_o harbour_v there_o allege_v that_o she_o ought_v not_o according_a to_o the_o contract_v make_v between_o england_n and_o the_o netherlands_o to_o suffer_v the_o king_n rebel_n to_o have_v so_o open_a passage_n to_o and_o from_o her_o haven_n the_o queen_n although_o she_o have_v cause_n enough_o to_o dislike_v of_o the_o duke_n in_o march_n 1572_o make_v proclamation_n that_o they_o shall_v all_o depart_v out_o of_o her_o haven_n forbid_v her_o subject_n to_o sell_v they_o any_o victual_n nevertheless_o with_o this_o condition_n that_o her_o english_a rebel_n shall_v be_v drive_v out_o of_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n dominion_n whereby_o they_o be_v constrain_v to_o depart_v and_o to_o enterprise_v something_o in_o the_o country_n of_o the_o netherlands_o whereunto_o they_o know_v themselves_o not_o to_o be_v strong_a enough_o this_o necessity_n compel_v they_o to_o use_v order_n and_o discipliâ—…_n among_o they_o and_o to_o that_o end_n they_o all_o put_v themselves_o under_o the_o command_n of_o william_n earl_n Ê‹ander_n mark_v free_a heir_n to_o lumey_a lord_n of_o serrain_n borset_n and_o minderleyt_n and_o heir_n of_o franchimont_n etc._n etc._n elder_a son_n of_o john_n lord_n of_o lumey_a and_o of_o marguerite_n young_a daughter_n of_o john_n lord_n of_o wassenare_n this_o earl_n Ê‹ander_n mark_v make_v himself_o admiral_n and_o his_o lieutenant_n bartel_n entes_fw-la van_fw-mi meutheda_n vice-admiral_n have_v with_o he_o captain_n william_n de_fw-fr bloys_n call_v threlon_n the_o lord_n of_o sweten_n lancelot_n van_fw-mi brederode_n jacob_n cabilleaw_o one_o of_o egmont_n jaques_n schooneval_n antonis_n wenthove_v antonis_n van_fw-mi rhine_n william_n the_o grave_n van_fw-mi egmont_n jaques_n metens_fw-la nicholas_n ruythaver_n captain_n eloy_n jock_n and_o john_n abel_n marinus_n brandt_n roybol_n jaques_n hennebert_n john_n clauson_n spiegel_n john_n simonson_n merten_n merous_fw-la walter_n franson_n captain_n jelande_n and_o diverse_a other_o all_o these_o together_o have_v about_o forty_o ship_n most_o flie-boat_n in_o the_o month_n of_o march_n put_v out_o of_o england_n and_o take_v a_o great_a ship_n of_o antwerp_n lade_v with_o spanish_a ware_n and_o another_o ship_n of_o biskaie_n their_o meaning_n be_v to_o sail_v to_o north-holland_n although_o their_o enterprise_n there_o be_v as_o then_o not_o full_o ready_a but_o determine_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n to_o spoil_v certain_a ship_n of_o war_n belong_v to_o the_o duke_n that_o lie_v at_o amsterdam_n and_o enchuysen_n but_o the_o wind_n be_v against_o they_o they_o put_v into_o the_o bryel_n the_o island_n be_v call_v voorn_v and_o the_o town_n bryel_n there_o to_o take_v certain_a ship_n lie_v in_o the_o mouse_n ready_a to_o sail_v to_o spain_n but_o they_o perceive_v they_o to_o enter_v the_o mouse_n hoist_a sail_n and_o go_v up_o to_o rotterdam_n whereby_o the_o earl_n
rich_a merchant_n be_v make_v poor_a and_o the_o very_a beggar_n oâ—…_n the_o spaniard_n be_v enrich_v in_o a_o instant_n but_o some_o do_v not_o long_o enjoy_v their_o great_a wealth_n for_o there_o be_v simple_a soldier_n which_o lose_v ten_o thousand_o crown_n in_o a_o day_n at_o dice_n upon_o the_o burse_n which_o be_v their_o play_a place_n other_o not_o know_v what_o to_o do_v with_o their_o treasure_n make_v hilt_n for_o rapier_n and_o dagger_n of_o pure_a gold_n yea_o whole_a corslet_n a_o goldsmith_n have_v make_v one_o the_o spaniard_n desirous_a to_o have_v it_o varnish_v that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v discover_v to_o be_v of_o gold_n the_o workman_n flee_v deceive_v away_o with_o it_o and_o come_v to_o flessingue_n the_o riches_n that_o be_v take_v there_o be_v so_o great_a as_o some_o have_v affirm_v that_o there_o be_v 1576._o above_o some_o forty_o ton_n of_o gold_n spoil_v in_o ready_a money_n there_o be_v a_o soldier_n which_o take_v out_o of_o a_o window_n of_o a_o house_n seventie_o thousand_o florin_n captain_n ortis_n make_v choice_n of_o a_o booty_n which_o no_o man_n else_o dream_v of_o which_o be_v the_o prison_n where_o he_o set_v at_o liberty_n for_o great_a ransom_n all_o the_o prisoner_n that_o be_v in_o it_o as_o well_o for_o civil_a and_o criminal_a cause_n as_o they_o of_o the_o religion_n among_o the_o which_o there_o be_v some_o minister_n and_o many_o anabaptist_n whereby_o he_o gather_v a_o great_a treasure_n the_o city_n of_o antwerp_n be_v thus_o miserable_o subject_v under_o the_o enemy_n yoke_n the_o spaniard_n fear_v that_o the_o state_n to_o cut_v of_o the_o passage_n of_o the_o river_n towards_o gant_n shall_v build_v a_o fort_n at_o burcht_a before_o the_o which_o all_o the_o ship_n must_v pass_v that_o go_v to_o gant_n tenremonde_n macklin_n and_o brussels_n make_v haste_n to_o prevent_v they_o and_o to_o build_v one_o there_o which_o they_o spaniard_n give_v in_o guard_n to_o francisco_n valdes_n with_o 400._o spaniard_n don_z john_n of_o austria_n bastard_n son_n to_o the_o emperor_n charles_n the_o five_o governor_n of_o the_o netherlands_o for_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n joannes_n austri_fw-la car._n v._o f._n phil._n re._n cat._n nomâ—…_n apud_fw-la belgas_n gub_n et_fw-la capit_fw-la genera_n although_o i_o issue_v from_o a_o unlawful_a bed_n yet_o be_v i_o not_o the_o less_o esteem_v but_o great_o honour_v for_o when_o the_o emperor_n die_v do_v acknowledge_v i_o to_o be_v his_o natural_a son_n the_o king_n do_v hold_v i_o for_o to_o be_v his_o bastard_n brother_n and_o do_v such_o affection_n bear_v to_o i_o that_o to_o most_o great_a affair_n he_o do_v i_o still_o prefer_v the_o turk_n i_o fear_v not_o but_o do_v he_o overthrow_v and_o force_v the_o granadian_n moor_n obedience_n to_o show_v my_o mind_n aspire_v unto_o high_a conceit_n be_v bend_v and_o make_v i_o practice_v many_o thing_n to_o further_a my_o intent_n but_o be_v hither_o send_v chief_a governor_n to_o be_v death_n cross_v all_o my_o purpose_n and_o make_v a_o end_n of_o i_o don_z john_n of_o austria_n bastard_n brother_n to_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n send_v to_o govern_v the_o netherlands_o arrive_v in_o the_o town_n of_o luxembourg_n in_o 1576._o november_n 1576._o the_o very_a day_n that_o the_o spaniard_n practise_v their_o fury_n in_o antwerp_n by_o murder_v burn_a and_o spoil_v of_o the_o city_n spare_v no_o age_n sex_n nor_o quality_n be_v there_o he_o write_v his_o letter_n to_o the_o spaniard_n in_o antwerp_n and_o to_o the_o general_a estate_n assemble_v at_o brussells_n seem_v in_o his_o letter_n to_o the_o state_n to_o be_v somewhat_o discontent_v for_o the_o insolency_n that_o have_v be_v commit_v in_o the_o netherlands_o promise_v to_o take_v due_a punishment_n so_o as_o they_o will_v show_v due_a obedience_n unto_o the_o king_n and_o maintain_v the_o romish_a catholic_a religion_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o they_o continue_v obstinate_a he_o be_v not_o only_o provide_v but_o resolve_v as_o well_o for_o war_n as_o peace_n according_a to_o the_o instruction_n of_o the_o spanish_a council_n the_o council_n of_o estate_n merueyl_v much_o at_o the_o first_o that_o he_o come_v not_o personal_o to_o brussells_n but_o they_o be_v much_o amaze_v at_o the_o content_n of_o his_o letter_n which_o he_o seem_v to_o threaten_v they_o who_o think_v to_o have_v execute_v their_o charge_n wise_o and_o careful_o show_v himself_o therein_o not_o as_o their_o governor_n but_o as_o their_o adversary_n which_o jealousy_n of_o they_o increase_v the_o more_o for_o that_o he_o will_v not_o come_v among_o they_o but_o upon_o hostage_n desire_v also_o to_o have_v their_o troop_n under_o his_o private_a command_n or_o a_o great_a part_n of_o they_o for_o his_o security_n as_o if_o they_o be_v his_o enemy_n this_o seem_v very_o strange_a unto_o the_o general_a estate_n and_o the_o whole_a country_n and_o breed_v ill_a blood_n in_o they_o and_o the_o rather_o for_o that_o they_o discover_v that_o the_o mutinous_a and_o rebellious_a spaniard_n first_o secret_o and_o after_o open_o have_v all_o favour_n and_o access_n unto_o he_o and_o that_o he_o affect_v the_o sole_a government_n to_o himself_o that_o so_o he_o may_v punish_v and_o control_n reward_n and_o honour_n who_o he_o please_v be_v hold_v strange_a in_o spain_n that_o the_o netherlander_n who_o be_v there_o esteem_v as_o a_o conquer_a people_n and_o subject_n to_o the_o king_n shall_v undertake_v such_o great_a matter_n as_o have_v be_v effect_v all_o much_o derogate_a to_o the_o king_n prerogative_n and_o honour_n and_o so_o much_o the_o more_o intolerable_a for_o that_o in_o spain_n they_o be_v general_o suspect_v and_o hold_v for_o lutheran_n and_o heretic_n the_o general_a estate_n be_v likewise_o assemble_v at_o brussells_n consist_v of_o the_o deputy_n of_o the_o spirituallty_n the_o nobility_n town_n and_o member_n of_o the_o province_n under_o the_o lawful_a subjection_n of_o their_o natural_a lord_n after_o declaration_n make_v touch_v their_o previledge_n custom_n law_n ancient_a liberty_n swear_v unto_o by_o their_o prince_n himself_o they_o find_v the_o proceed_n of_o don_n john_n to_o be_v very_o strange_a and_o the_o rather_o for_o that_o they_o understand_v out_o of_o spain_n that_o the_o oppression_n and_o insolent_a behaviour_n of_o the_o spanish_a soldier_n be_v rather_o applaud_v then_o disallow_v and_o that_o in_o steed_n of_o exemplary_a punishment_n there_o be_v more_o reward_n and_o honour_n appoint_v to_o be_v give_v unto_o their_o captain_n and_o commander_n and_o they_o find_v by_o certain_a letter_n that_o don_n john_n have_v charge_n to_o follow_v such_o instruction_n as_o jeronimo_n rhoda_n have_v leave_v in_o antwerp_n with_o a_o spanish_a merchant_n call_v jeronimo_n lopez_n and_o that_o rhoda_n have_v the_o manage_n of_o all_o the_o netherlands_n cause_v in_o spain_n the_o effect_n of_o don_n johns_n instruction_n be_v that_o he_o shall_v use_v all_o the_o fair_a mean_n he_o can_v to_o win_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o common_a people_n that_o by_o their_o aid_n he_o may_v subdue_v holland_n and_o to_o punish_v the_o rest_n according_a to_o their_o desert_n and_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n he_o shall_v dissemble_v which_o instruction_n although_o they_o be_v not_o know_v at_o the_o first_o yet_o be_v the_o general_a estate_n and_o the_o nobility_n present_o estrange_v from_o he_o by_o mean_n of_o his_o disorderly_a proceed_n for_o which_o cause_n they_o send_v unto_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n be_v a_o old_a experience_a councillor_n in_o affair_n of_o state_n and_o then_o a_o member_n of_o the_o netherlands_o to_o hear_v his_o advice_n who_o in_o the_o end_n of_o november_n write_v unto_o they_o from_o middelbourg_n as_o follow_v a_o letter_n write_v by_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n 1576_o to_o the_o general_n estate_n of_o the_o netherlands_o assemble_v at_o brussells_n the_o last_o of_o november_n 1576._o my_o master_n you_o have_v before_o see_v by_o my_o letter_n what_o in_o my_o opinion_n under_o your_o correction_n i_o think_v fit_a to_o be_v treat_v of_o with_o don_n john_n of_o austria_n and_o although_o it_o may_v seem_v unto_o you_o that_o what_o i_o do_v so_o often_o reiterate_v proceed_v from_o some_o private_a passion_n or_o to_o entertain_v this_o country_n in_o alteration_n notwithstanding_a i_o may_v call_v god_n to_o witness_v with_o a_o good_a conscience_n that_o my_o design_n be_v never_o other_o but_o to_o see_v this_o country_n govern_v as_o it_o have_v always_o be_v by_o the_o general_a estate_n which_o consist_v of_o the_o â—…lergie_n nobility_n and_o the_o town_n &_o member_n depend_v thereon_o under_o the_o lawful_a obedience_n of_o their_o natural_a prince_n and_o as_o since_o by_o the_o length_n of_o time_n this_o government_n have_v be_v by_o little_a and_o little_o abolish_v
william_n of_o nassau_n during_o these_o alteration_n of_o the_o spaniard_n and_o the_o sack_n &_o massacre_v of_o antwerp_n the_o orangâ—…_n state_n of_o brabant_n and_o other_o province_n of_o their_o association_n make_v one_o body_n of_o the_o general_n estate_n of_o the_o maine-land_n although_o that_o in_o they_o luxembourg_n be_v not_o conteiâ—…ed_v whereof_o peter_n ernest_n earl_n of_o mansfeldt_n be_v governor_n nor_o namur_n where_o barlamont_n command_v to_o cut_v of_o the_o course_n of_o the_o spanish_a tyranny_n which_o they_o practise_v daily_a and_o open_o in_o these_o town_n which_o they_o hold_v resolve_v to_o make_v themselves_o strong_a both_o by_o sea_n and_o land_n and_o to_o make_v a_o good_a peace_n and_o general_a uâ—…ion_n with_o the_o particular_a estate_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n and_o their_o associate_n together_o with_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n governor_n of_o the_o say_a country_n to_o which_o end_n the_o signior_n of_o haussy_n brother_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o bossu_n who_o have_v be_v prisoner_n at_o horn_n be_v send_v to_o flessingue_n to_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n who_o have_v confer_v with_o the_o state_n of_o the_o say_v marine_a province_n he_o wrought_v so_o effectual_o as_o after_o diverse_a voyage_n the_o deputy_n of_o eitheâ—…_n part_v assemble_v at_o goude_n where_o a_o accord_n of_o pacification_n be_v conclude_v and_o make_v and_o the_o assurance_n give_v in_o the_o say_v town_n the_o eight_o of_o november_n the_o same_o year_n whereof_o we_o have_v think_v good_a to_o set_v down_o the_o declaration_n and_o article_n at_o length_n aâ—…_n follow_v to_o all_o those_o that_o these_o preseâ—…_n letter_n shall_v see_v or_o hear_v greeting_n as_o the_o country_n in_o these_o part_n hauâ—…_n these_o last_o nine_o or_o ten_o year_n fall_v into_o great_a misery_n and_o calaâ—…ities_n by_o civil_a war_n and_o the_o proud_a and_o rigorous_a command_n &_o government_n outrage_n robbery_n spoil_n and_o other_o disorder_n and_o insoleneid_n of_o the_o spaniard_n and_o their_o adherent_n and_o that_o for_o the_o prevent_n and_o cease_v of_o all_o further_a trouble_n oppression_n and_o misery_n of_o the_o say_a country_n by_o the_o mean_n of_o 〈◊〉_d â—…e_a peace_n and_o pacification_n there_o be_v in_o the_o month_n â—…f_n february_n in_o the_o year_n 1574._o assemble_v in_o the_o town_n of_o breda_n commisioner_n from_o his_o majesty_n and_o from_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n with_o the_o state_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n and_o their_o associate_n by_o who_o there_o be_v propound_v diverse_a mean_n great_o serve_v for_o the_o say_a pacification_n yet_o the_o fruit_n that_o be_v hope_v and_o expect_v do_v not_o follow_v but_o contrariwise_o dâ—…ing_v the_o hope_n of_o this_o consolation_n clemency_n and_o bounty_n from_o his_o majesty_n the_o say_a spaniard_n have_v seek_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o to_o oppress_v ruin_n and_o to_o draw_v the_o poorâ—…_n sâ—…biects_n into_o pâ—…rpetuall_a slavery_n make_v many_o mutine_n threaten_a the_o nobleman_n aâ—…d_v the_o town_n and_o seize_v in_o hostile_a manner_n of_o many_o place_n sack_v spoil_v and_o burn_v they_o so_o as_o after_o they_o have_v beâ—…_n proclaim_v enemy_n to_o his_o majesty_n by_o they_o that_o be_v appoint_v to_o govern_v the_o say_a country_n and_o of_o the_o public_a quiet_n the_o state_n of_o these_o proâ—…inces_n with_o the_o consâ—…_n of_o the_o say_a commissioner_n have_v be_v force_v to_o take_v arm_n only_o to_o avoid_v and_o preveâ—…_n their_o utâ—…er_a ruin_n and_o that_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o all_o these_o netherlands_o be_v unite_v in_o a_o firm_a league_n and_o union_n shall_v joint_o together_o chase_v away_o the_o say_a spaniard_n and_o their_o adherent_n destroyer_n of_o the_o say_a country_n and_o restore_v it_o again_o to_o the_o enjoy_n of_o their_o ancient_a right_n privilege_n and_o custom_n freedom_n and_o liberty_n whence_o the_o negotiation_n traffic_n and_o prosperity_n of_o the_o country_n may_v ensue_v wherefore_o with_o the_o like_a agreation_n of_o the_o say_a nobleman_n appoint_v to_o govern_v the_o say_v country_n according_a to_o the_o conference_n and_o pacification_n begin_v at_o breda_n this_o present_a treaty_n have_v be_v make_v to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n and_o for_o his_o majesty_n service_n betwixt_o the_o prelate_n nobleman_n town_n and_o member_n of_o brabant_n â—…landers_n arthois_n henault_n valenciennes_n lille_n dovay_n and_o orchy_n tournay_n tournesis_n vtrecht_n and_o macklin_n represent_v the_o state_n of_o the_o say_a country_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n with_o the_o state_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o their_o associate_n by_o commissioner_n depute_v respective_o of_o either_o side_n that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o reverend_a prelate_n damp_n jean_n vander_n linden_n abot_n of_o saint_n geertruâ—…de_v at_o lounaine_n damp_n guislani_fw-la abot_n of_o saint_n peter_n at_o gand_n damp_n matheeu_n moulâ—…rt_n abot_n of_o saint_n guislain_a elect_a bishop_n of_o arras_n john_n de_fw-fr moll_n signior_n of_o ortingen_n francis_n of_o hallewin_n signior_n of_o sweveghen_fw-mi governor_n of_o oudenard_n and_o commissioner_n for_o the_o renew_v of_o the_o law_n of_o flanders_n charles_n of_o gaure_n signior_n of_o fresin_n all_o knight_n master_n elbert_n leonin_n doctor_n of_o the_o law_n &_o professor_n in_o the_o university_n of_o lovuaine_n peter_n of_o bieure_fw-fr councillor_n to_o the_o king_n our_o lord_n in_o his_o council_n of_o flanders_n and_o the_o signior_n quentin_n du_n pere_n first_o alderâ—…an_n of_o mons_fw-la in_o henault_n with_o john_n of_o pennant_n also_o councillor_n and_o master_n of_o accompt_n to_o his_o majesty_n in_o brabant_n their_o secretary_n in_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o say_a estate_n of_o brabant_n flanders_n arthois_n henault_n etc._n etc._n and_o philip_n of_o marnix_n signior_n of_o saint_n aldegond_n arnhold_n van_n dorp_n signior_n of_o tamise_n william_n van_n zuylen_n van_fw-mi nyvelt_fw-mi signior_n of_o heeratsberghe_n squire_n adrian_n Ê‹ander_n mylen_n doctor_n of_o the_o law_n and_o councillor_n to_o his_o excellency_n and_o in_o the_o provincial_a council_n of_o holland_n cornellis_n of_o coinc_n a_o licentâ—…_n of_o the_o law_n and_o councillor_n to_o his_o excellency_n â—…le_n buy_v a_o advocate_n of_o holland_n peter_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d bailiff_n of_o flessingue_n anthony_n vande_n zyckâ—…lo_n a_o councillor_n of_o zeeland_n and_o andrew_n of_o jonghe_a bourgmaister_n of_o middelbourg_n in_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o say_a prince_n estate_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o their_o associate_n according_a to_o their_o authority_n and_o commission_n insert_v unto_o the_o end_n hereof_o make_v and_o treat_v betwixt_o the_o say_a party_n and_o country_n a_o firm_a and_o perpetual_a peace_n league_n and_o union_n under_o the_o article_n and_o condition_n which_o follow_v first_o that_o all_o offence_n injury_n wrong_n and_o damage_n happen_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o troubâ—…_n les_fw-fr betwixt_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o province_n comprehend_v in_o this_o present_a treaty_n in_o what_o place_n or_o manner_n soever_o shall_v be_v pardon_v forget_v and_o repute_v as_o not_o do_v so_o as_o there_o shall_v never_o any_o mention_n be_v make_v nor_o any_o one_o trouble_v nor_o molest_v by_o reason_n thereof_o and_o the_o say_a state_n of_o brabant_n flanders_n henault_n etc._n etc._n together_o with_o the_o say_a prince_n and_o the_o state_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o their_o associate_n do_v promise_n hereafter_o to_o entertain_v faithful_o and_o without_o dissimulation_n a_o peace_n and_o union_n and_o to_o cause_v it_o to_o be_v entertain_v firm_o and_o inviolable_o by_o the_o say_a country_n and_o so_o to_o assist_v one_o a_o other_o at_o all_o time_n with_o advice_n and_o council_n and_o therein_o to_o employ_v both_o their_o body_n and_o their_o mean_n especial_o to_o â—…ell_v and_o keep_v out_o of_o these_o 〈◊〉_d the_o spanish_a soldier_n and_o other_o stranger_n and_o forrener_n have_v seek_v against_o all_o right_a to_o take_v away_o the_o life_n of_o nobleman_n and_o gentleman_n and_o to_o appropriate_v unto_o themselves_o the_o riches_n of_o the_o country_n and_o moreover_o to_o hold_v the_o common_a people_n in_o perpetual_a servitude_n for_o the_o furnish_n whereof_o and_o of_o all_o that_o shall_v offer_v to_o oppose_v themselves_o the_o say_a confederate_n and_o ally_n promise_v also_o to_o be_v ready_a and_o willing_a to_o yield_v to_o all_o necessary_a and_o reasonable_a imposition_n and_o contribution_n moreover_o it_o be_v agree_v that_o present_o after_o the_o retreat_n of_o the_o spaniard_n &_o theiâ—…_n adherent_n when_o as_o all_o thing_n shall_v be_v in_o safety_n &_o peace_n both_o party_n shall_v be_v bind_v to_o advance_v &_o procure_v a_o convocation_n &_o assembly_n of_o the_o general_a estate_n in_o the_o same_o manner_n &_o form_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o high_a &_o mighty_a emperor_n charles_n the_o 5._o when_o as_o he_o make_v a_o session_n &_o transport_v of_o these_o
obtain_v that_o which_o he_o so_o much_o desire_v which_o be_v the_o restitution_n of_o his_o good_n and_o honour_n with_o the_o departure_n of_o the_o spaniard_n whereon_o he_o do_v grind_v his_o take_n of_o arm_n that_o it_o be_v more_o than_o time_n to_o settle_v the_o country_n in_o peace_n and_o to_o banish_v all_o suspicion_n on_o his_o behalf_n employ_v himself_o sincere_o in_o so_o good_a a_o work_n and_o if_o he_o be_v not_o satisfy_v with_o all_o this_o but_o do_v demand_v some_o other_o thing_n let_v he_o speak_v plain_o what_o he_o pretend_v more_o for_o his_o safety_n to_o the_o end_n that_o full_a contentment_n may_v be_v give_v he_o for_o the_o effect_n whereof_o it_o be_v very_o requisite_a that_o the_o perpetual_a edict_n of_o the_o treaty_n make_v by_o the_o general_a estate_n with_o his_o highness_n and_o proclaim_v at_o brussells_n the_o seaventeenth_o of_o february_n and_o successive_o in_o other_o town_n and_o province_n in_o confirmation_n of_o the_o say_a pacification_n of_o gant_n may_v be_v also_o proclaim_v in_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o other_o associate_v place_n whereas_o hitherto_o it_o have_v not_o be_v publish_v in_o like_a sort_n see_v a_o peace_n be_v make_v and_o proclaim_v it_o be_v necessary_a that_o general_o all_o act_n shall_v cease_v which_o tend_v to_o hostility_n and_o may_v give_v any_o occasion_n of_o distrust_n as_o the_o entertain_a of_o soldier_n the_o fortification_n of_o town_n and_o place_n practice_n and_o allyance_n league_n and_o confederation_n even_o with_o stranger_n cast_v of_o new_a ordinance_n the_o which_o ought_v to_o remain_v in_o the_o same_o estate_n until_o the_o resolution_n of_o the_o general_a estate_n and_o for_o that_o and_o other_o thing_n specefy_v in_o the_o pacification_n to_o give_v order_n for_o the_o full_a accomplishment_n of_o a_o desire_a peace_n and_o the_o public_a tranquillity_n it_o be_v fit_a to_o advise_v speedy_o when_o the_o say_v general_a estate_n shall_v assemble_v all_o which_o point_v the_o say_v commissioner_n for_o his_o highness_n require_v the_o prince_n of_o orange_n and_o the_o deputy_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n to_o carry_v they_o unto_o the_o estate_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n as_o they_o will_v do_v unto_o his_o highness_n and_o to_o the_o other_o estate_n the_o point_n and_o article_n which_o shall_v be_v give_v they_o by_o the_o say_a prince_n and_o deputy_n hope_v there_o shall_v be_v a_o favourable_a answer_n give_v reciprocal_o of_o either_o side_n and_o that_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n shall_v remain_v in_o peace_n and_o tranquillity_n the_o answer_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n and_o the_o deputy_n of_o the_o estate_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n to_o the_o say_a proposition_n my_o lord_n upon_o the_o proposition_n which_o it_o have_v please_v you_o to_o make_v on_o his_o highness_n behalf_n that_o to_o take_v away_o all_o jealousy_n and_o distrust_n which_o seem_v to_o hinder_v the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o peace_n we_o shall_v propound_v assurance_n which_o we_o think_v convenient_a for_o the_o effect_n thereof_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n and_o the_o deputy_n of_o the_o estate_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n have_v make_v answer_n that_o it_o be_v a_o superfluous_a thing_n to_o demand_n new_a assurance_n see_v that_o the_o condition_n promise_v by_o the_o pacification_n be_v not_o yet_o accomplish_v and_o that_o to_o take_v away_o distrust_n there_o be_v no_o better_a mean_n then_o to_o begin_v by_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o point_n and_o article_n of_o the_o pacification_n of_o gant_n the_o which_o we_o be_v ready_a for_o our_o part_n to_o accomplish_v if_o any_o remain_a desire_v that_o you_o will_v do_v the_o like_a on_o your_o behalf_n and_o that_o moreover_o it_o have_v please_v you_o my_o master_n to_o require_v we_o to_o put_v in_o write_v the_o point_n and_o article_n which_o we_o pretend_v be_v not_o yet_o fulfil_v to_o satisfy_v your_o desire_n therein_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n and_o the_o deputy_n of_o the_o estatâ—…s_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n have_v think_v good_a to_o exhibit_v these_o article_n follow_v first_o that_o the_o advice_n and_o answer_n which_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n and_o the_o estate_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n have_v give_v by_o write_v to_o all_o the_o general_a estate_n of_o the_o netherlands_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o monsieur_fw-fr de_fw-fr villerual_a date_v the_o nineteen_o day_n of_o february_n in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n 1577._o contain_v many_o article_n by_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o pacification_n make_v at_o march_n in_o famine_n be_v not_o conformable_a to_o all_o the_o article_n of_o the_o pacification_n of_o gant_n for_o which_o cause_n the_o say_a prince_n &_o estate_n have_v not_o allow_v 1577._o of_o the_o say_a pacification_n but_o upon_o express_a condition_n that_o the_o general_a estate_n shall_v for_o their_o part_n pass_v a_o act_n obligatory_a in_o due_a form_n sign_v by_o they_o and_o the_o governor_n of_o province_n commander_n and_o colonel_n conformable_a to_o that_o which_o be_v more_o particular_o specify_v in_o the_o say_a advice_n and_o answer_n where-upon_o they_o have_v by_o a_o act_n give_v and_o date_v the_o first_o of_o march_n declare_v their_o intention_n to_o have_v always_o be_v to_o maintain_v effectual_o the_o pacification_n make_v at_o gand_n and_o to_o seek_v to_o redress_v all_o that_o they_o shall_v find_v do_v or_o attempt_v to_o the_o contrary_a or_o against_o the_o previledge_n right_n liberty_n and_o custom_n of_o the_o netherlands_o as_o well_o in_o general_a as_o in_o particular_a and_o they_o promise_v to_o cause_v the_o like_a resolution_n to_o be_v sign_v by_o the_o governor_n of_o province_n commander_n and_o colonel_n as_o be_v bind_v to_o govern_v themselves_o according_o which_o promise_n and_o condition_n have_v not_o be_v effect_v nor_o accomplish_v for_o the_o german_n be_v not_o yet_o go_v out_o of_o the_o country_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o say_a pacification_n of_o gand._n item_n the_o good_n have_v not_o be_v neither_o be_v yet_o restore_v to_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n as_o well_o in_o these_o part_n as_o in_o bourgongne_n and_o luxembourg_n neither_o be_v the_o earl_n of_o buren_n his_o son_n deliver_v which_o do_v not_o only_o impugn_v the_o say_a pacification_n but_o also_o the_o previledge_n and_o liberty_n of_o the_o country_n and_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o say_a advice_n and_o answer_n item_n the_o prince_n have_v not_o his_o government_n yet_o restore_v unto_o he_o as_o he_o have_v it_o by_o commission_n from_o his_o majesty_n see_v that_o neither_o the_o country_n and_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n nor_o the_o town_n of_o tholen_n heusden_n and_o other_o be_v not_o yet_o unite_v to_o their_o ancient_a government_n as_o they_o be_v in_o former_a time_n where_o in_o my_o lord_n of_o the_o council_n of_o state_n have_v show_v themselves_o partial_a write_v letter_n to_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n by_o the_o which_o they_o have_v keep_v they_o from_o submit_v themselves_o under_o their_o ancient_a governor_n according_a to_o the_o say_a pacification_n and_o the_o previledge_n of_o vtrecht_n although_o that_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n have_v often_o require_v that_o they_o may_v submit_v themselves_o moreover_o in_o steed_n of_o augment_v and_o maintain_v the_o privilege_n of_o the_o country_n as_o have_v be_v specefy_v not_o only_o in_o the_o say_a pacification_n but_o also_o in_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o say_a advice_n and_o answer_n give_v unto_o the_o general_a estate_n we_o see_v they_o now_o deminish_v yea_o break_a and_o violate_v in_o diverse_a sort_n for_o my_o lord_n the_o state_n have_v by_o their_o instruction_n give_v to_o certain_a deputy_n send_v unto_o don_n john_n late_o sense_n the_o say_a advice_n and_o answer_n where_o it_o have_v be_v express_o mention_v subject_v the_o assembly_n of_o the_o state_n as_o well_o general_a as_o particular_a unto_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o don_n john_n the_o which_o shall_v remain_v free_a according_a to_o the_o ancient_a right_n previledge_n and_o liberty_n of_o the_o country_n in_o those_o province_n and_o place_n that_o have_v previledge_n item_n those_o of_o the_o religion_n be_v not_o admit_v in_o any_o place_n and_o town_n of_o other_o province_n to_o remain_v there_o according_a to_o the_o pacification_n of_o gand_n as_o may_v be_v verify_v by_o many_o example_n if_o they_o will_v take_v information_n and_o yet_o notwithstanding_a all_o this_o and_o that_o the_o promise_n and_o obligation_n contain_v in_o the_o say_a pacification_n of_o gand_n and_o sense_n in_o that_o which_o the_o estate_n have_v promise_v to_o the_o prince_n &_o to_o the_o estate_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n be_v not_o accomplish_v yet_o they_o have_v receive_v the_o say_a don_n john_n for_o governor_n and_o captain_n general_a without_o the_o advice_n
which_o be_v the_o strong_a part_n of_o antwerp_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o channel_n that_o do_v environ_v it_o where_o they_o think_v to_o fortify_v themselves_o yet_o they_o continue_v there_o idle_a until_o the_o next_o day_n at_o noon_n that_o the_o snip_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n begin_v to_o show_v themselves_o which_o strike_v such_o a_o terror_n into_o the_o german_n as_o leave_v the_o town_n they_o flee_v away_o foucker_n to_o berghen_n upon_o zoome_n and_o frunsberg_n to_o breda_n on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o lord_n of_o defeat_v champaigni_n governor_n of_o antwerp_n go_v with_o his_o regiment_n to_o encounter_v the_o company_n of_o cornellis_n van_fw-mi einden_n the_o which_o he_o defeat_v and_o keep_v they_o from_o join_v with_o they_o of_o breda_n don_n john_n be_v much_o trouble_v with_o this_o unfortunate_a cross_n write_v to_o colonel_n foucker_n the_o eight_o of_o august_n complain_v of_o this_o misfortune_n yet_o he_o rejoice_v that_o the_o colonel_n have_v escape_v out_o of_o antwerp_n with_o his_o life_n command_v he_o to_o remain_v in_o berghen_n until_o he_o have_v see_v further_a order_n and_o after_o the_o date_n of_o the_o say_a letter_n he_o write_v unto_o he_o to_o go_v to_o namur_n to_o command_v all_o the_o german_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o indisposition_n of_o the_o baron_n of_o frunsbergh_n but_o colonel_n foucker_n man_n have_v receive_v this_o great_a disgrace_n at_o antwerp_n do_v mutiny_n against_o he_o and_o the_o ten_o of_o september_n follow_v take_v he_o prisoner_n and_o deliver_v he_o to_o the_o state_n with_o the_o town_n of_o berghen_n the_o state_n be_v free_v of_o all_o fear_n of_o the_o town_n and_o castle_n of_o antwerp_n see_v the_o german_n thus_o disperse_v they_o assure_v themselves_o of_o liere_n two_o league_n from_o state_n antwerp_n do_v that_o which_o any_o man_n of_o spirit_n and_o resolution_n that_o have_v his_o life_n honour_n wife_n child_n good_n and_o country_n in_o any_o recommendation_n be_v bind_v to_o do_v for_o the_o preservation_n and_o liberty_n thereof_o discharge_v themselves_o faithful_o in_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v commit_v unto_o they_o for_o the_o public_a good_a of_o the_o country_n for_o they_o do_v see_v plain_o that_o this_o hatred_n which_o don_n john_n have_v conceive_v against_o they_o be_v not_o new_o grow_v upon_o any_o occasion_n which_o they_o may_v have_v give_v he_o but_o have_v take_v root_n from_o his_o first_o arrival_n and_o reception_n to_o the_o government_n as_o appear_v by_o those_o letter_n that_o be_v intercept_v and_o that_o at_o the_o same_o time_n when_o it_o begin_v 1577_o to_o bud_v out_o and_o to_o show_v the_o fruit_n by_o all_o effect_n of_o hostility_n god_n by_o his_o grace_n do_v so_o favour_v the_o state_n as_o to_o discover_v the_o first_o original_n by_o the_o interception_n of_o the_o say_a letter_n whereby_o they_o do_v find_v that_o there_o be_v small_a hope_n of_o any_o redress_n and_o less_o reason_n to_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v any_o long_o abuse_v with_o good_a word_n and_o fair_a promise_n john_n of_o bourgongne_n a_o knight_n siegnior_n of_o fromont_n be_v after_o the_o death_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o barlaimont_n appoint_a governor_n of_o the_o country_n of_o namur_n by_o the_o state_n a_o john_n gentleman_n of_o great_a age_n wise_a and_o virtuous_a have_v let_v don_n john_n understand_v his_o error_n and_o that_o those_o country_n be_v not_o to_o be_v so_o govern_v nor_o abuse_v as_o he_o think_v to_o do_v and_o see_v that_o all_o his_o reason_n and_o admonition_n prevail_v not_o and_o fear_v on_o the_o other-side_n that_o the_o state_n will_v not_o yet_o seek_v to_o prevent_v it_o by_o arm_n meaning_n to_o advertise_v they_o to_o be_v careful_a of_o their_o affair_n he_o leave_v don_n john_n and_o come_v into_o brabant_n to_o join_v with_o the_o state_n the_o duke_n of_o arschot_n and_o the_o marquis_n of_o haurec_n brethren_n by_o who_o don_n john_n think_v to_o be_v assist_v and_o support_v weigh_v well_o all_o his_o practice_n and_o design_n and_o what_o may_v in_o the_o end_n happen_v unto_o they_o and_o that_o no_o persuasion_n nor_o admonition_n may_v prevail_v to_o divert_v he_o they_o make_v some_o difficulty_n to_o enter_v any_o more_o in_o council_n with_o he_o don_n john_n fear_v to_o loose_v they_o and_o to_o be_v abandon_v set_a watch_n over_o they_o and_o hold_v they_o as_o it_o be_v prisoner_n yet_o notwithstanding_a his_o good_a guard_n have_v cause_v their_o horse_n to_o be_v lead_v out_o of_o the_o town_n of_o namur_n they_o slip_v away_o unknown_a to_o he_o and_o without_o their_o train_n be_v come_v to_o brussells_n like_o good_a countryman_n they_o consult_v with_o the_o state_n of_o the_o mean_n to_o prevent_v the_o danger_n and_o to_o cure_v this_o new_a wound_n which_o don_n john_n have_v make_v thus_o be_v the_o state_n force_v against_o their_o will_n to_o enter_v into_o a_o new_a war_n against_o don_n john_n who_o mad_a with_o rage_n for_o such_o unfortunate_a success_n of_o all_o his_o design_n do_v nothing_o but_o practice_v by_o what_o mean_v he_o may_v be_v revenge_v continue_v his_o accustom_a dissemble_v and_o to_o justify_v his_o action_n after_o that_o he_o have_v make_v his_o complaint_n by_o letter_n which_o he_o have_v write_v to_o the_o state_n he_o insist_v upon_o two_o point_n himself_o which_o be_v the_o maintenance_n of_o the_o catholic_a and_o romish_a religion_n and_o the_o obedience_n due_a unto_o the_o king_n saving_n that_o he_o pretend_v no_o other_o thing_n and_o that_o have_v receive_v satisfact_n on_o therein_o he_o will_v above_o all_o thing_n seek_v the_o good_a and_o quiet_a of_o the_o country_n and_o as_o for_o his_o retreat_n to_o the_o castle_n of_o namur_n it_o be_v only_o for_o the_o safety_n of_o his_o person_n against_o the_o conspiracy_n which_o he_o maintain_v be_v practise_v against_o he_o but_o if_o he_o will_v have_v confess_v the_o truth_n of_o this_o retreat_n he_o must_v have_v say_v it_o have_v be_v for_o two_o reason_n the_o first_o be_v to_o prevent_v the_o danger_n of_o be_v stay_v prisoner_n be_v at_o brussels_n or_o macklyn_n and_o to_o have_v all_o his_o design_n discover_v if_o namur_n this_o attempt_n upon_o the_o castle_n of_o antwerp_n shall_v fail_v whereof_o he_o be_v free_v be_v in_o the_o castle_n of_o namur_n the_o other_o be_v to_o have_v always_o a_o backdoor_n open_a have_v the_o country_n of_o luxembourg_n at_o his_o devotion_n to_o draw_v as_o many_o stranger_n into_o the_o netherlands_o as_o he_o please_v he_o do_v also_o complain_v much_o of_o the_o retreat_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o arschot_n and_o the_o marquis_n of_o haurec_n who_o be_v advertise_v of_o this_o practice_n of_o the_o castle_n of_o antwerp_n have_v abandon_v he_o as_o we_o have_v say_v and_o although_o say_v he_o he_o have_v note_v such_o and_o the_o like_a indignity_n and_o affront_n which_o have_v be_v do_v he_o yet_o he_o desire_v to_o govern_v himself_o according_a to_o his_o first_o contract_n seek_v nothing_o more_o than_o to_o have_v all_o thing_n well_o order_v have_v to_o that_o end_n entreat_v the_o bishop_n of_o liege_n to_o go_v to_o brussells_n to_o confer_v with_o the_o state_n the_o which_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o perform_v if_o he_o have_v not_o be_v countermand_v in_o all_o haste_n by_o they_o of_o liege_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o state_n begin_v to_o take_v heart_n and_o to_o gather_v their_o force_n together_o whereof_o state_n at_o that_o time_n the_o lord_n of_o champaigni_n have_v the_o charge_n with_o the_o which_o he_o go_v to_o besiege_v the_o castle_n of_o wouwe_n be_v hold_v by_o certain_a german_n of_o colonel_n fouckers_n regiment_n but_o see_v they_o can_v not_o maintain_v it_o they_o yield_v the_o four_o of_o august_n the_o like_a do_v steenberghen_n the_o nine_o of_o that_o month_n and_o the_o town_n and_o island_n of_o tertolen_a in_o zeeland_n the_o nine-teenth_a the_o queen_n of_o england_n hear_v that_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n do_v conceive_v sinister_o of_o her_o proceed_n with_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o netherlands_o she_o send_v master_n wilks_n into_o spain_n to_o give_v hiâ—…_n satisfaction_n and_o advice_n withal_o for_o the_o pacefy_v of_o the_o netherlands_o as_o you_o may_v see_v by_o this_o letter_n a_o declaration_n send_v to_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n contain_v a_o justification_n of_o her_o majesty_n proceed_n with_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o netherlands_o by_o master_n thomas_n wilkes_n the_o queen_n majesty_n be_v give_v to_o understand_v of_o diverse_a false_fw-mi and_o very_o scandalous_a report_n give_v out_o touch_v her_o action_n and_o 1577._o proceed_n with_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o netherlands_o tend_v as_o it_o be_v to_o make_v she_o the_o motive_n and_o chief_a supporter_n of_o the_o
colonel_n foucker_n thus_o these_o two_o german_a colonel_n degenerate_v from_o the_o integrity_n and_o just_a deal_n of_o their_o nation_n think_v to_o surprise_v and_o deceive_v the_o state_n fall_v into_o the_o pit_n themselves_o the_o which_o they_o have_v prepare_v for_o other_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n be_v at_o brussells_n assist_v daily_a in_o the_o council_n of_o the_o general_a estate_n be_v at_o the_o request_n of_o the_o particular_a estate_n brabant_n of_o the_o duchy_n of_o brabant_n entreat_v to_o accept_v as_o be_v one_o of_o the_o chief_a nobleman_n and_o of_o the_o great_a power_n in_o all_o the_o duchy_n the_o place_n of_o rovard_n or_o governor_n of_o brabant_n the_o which_o he_o do_v but_o not_o without_o protestation_n and_o some_o excuse_n and_o so_o he_o be_v most_o honourable_o receive_v and_o acknowledge_v the_o two_o and_o twenty_o of_o october_n with_o joyful_a aclamation_n of_o all_o the_o people_n bonfire_n and_o many_o other_o sign_n of_o joy_n at_o the_o same_o time_n the_o state_n give_v the_o government_n of_o the_o earldom_n of_o flanders_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o arschot_n whether_o he_o go_v and_o be_v receive_v into_o the_o town_n of_o gant_n with_o great_a state_n three_o and_o twenty_o company_n of_o burgher_n well_o arm_v and_o gallant_o appoint_v with_o their_o cornet_n of_o volontary_a horseman_n &_o three_o hundred_o horse_n more_o go_v above_o a_o league_n out_o of_o the_o town_n to_o meet_v he_o and_o conduct_v he_o into_o the_o town_n where_o he_o be_v receive_v with_o all_o the_o honour_n they_o can_v divise_v upon_o so_o short_a a_o warning_n but_o three_o day_n after_o he_o have_v be_v receive_v and_o acknowledge_v for_o their_o governor_n be_v the_o eight_o and_o twenty_o of_o october_n fall_v into_o a_o mutiny_n for_o the_o restitution_n of_o their_o previledge_n of_o their_o own_o private_a authority_n be_v a_o people_n which_o have_v be_v always_o incline_v to_o mutiny_n and_o as_o philip_n of_o comines_n say_v apt_a to_o sue_v for_o peace_n when_o they_o can_v do_v no_o more_o go_v and_o seize_v on_o he_o in_o his_o lodging_n and_o carry_v he_o prisoner_n to_o the_o prince_n court_n or_o rather_o to_o the_o castle_n to_o the_o great_a grief_n and_o 1577._o discontent_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n the_o council_n of_o state_n and_o the_o general_a estate_n but_o the_o fourteen_o of_o november_n follow_v confess_v their_o error_n they_o release_v he_o upon_o condition_n that_o he_o shall_v forgive_v and_o forget_v all_o the_o injury_n they_o have_v do_v he_o the_o which_o he_o do_v promise_v never_o to_o seek_v any_o revenge_n after_o they_o have_v seize_v upon_o the_o duke_n they_o also_o lay_v hold_v on_o and_o do_v imprison_v the_o bishop_n of_o ypre_n and_o bruges_n the_o baron_n of_o rasseghem_n of_o champagny_n of_o mousqueron_n and_o his_o son_n the_o signior_n of_o sweveghem_n and_o of_o eeken_n with_o the_o bastard_n of_o ghistelle_n great_a bailiff_n of_o ypre_n who_o they_o keep_v long_a prisoner_n but_o the_o signior_n of_o rasseghem_n mousqueron_n sweveghem_n and_o eeken_n escape_v by_o practice_n out_o of_o prison_n the_o bishop_n escape_v also_o but_o for_o that_o they_o can_v not_o fly_v away_o so_o fast_o they_o be_v take_v again_o with_o the_o lord_n of_o champaigny_n and_o ghistelle_n who_o will_v not_o abandon_v they_o and_o keep_v more_o straight_o where_o they_o remain_v prisoner_n until_o the_o yield_a up_o of_o the_o say_a town_n unto_o the_o duke_n of_o parma_n in_o the_o year_n 1584._o the_o 1._o of_o november_n the_o prelate_n and_o noble_n of_o the_o ommelands_n in_o the_o country_n of_o groningue_n be_v call_v unto_o the_o state_n assign_v in_o the_o town_n of_o groninghen_n prisoner_n to_o determine_v of_o certain_a old_a controversy_n which_o the_o say_v town_n have_v with_o the_o ommelandt_n be_v seize_v on_o by_o the_o bourguer_n of_o their_o own_o private_a authority_n and_o commit_v â—…ose_a prisoner_n to_o the_o number_n of_o 24._o in_o who_o favour_n to_o end_v these_o quarrel_n and_o to_o free_v they_o from_o their_o unjust_a detention_n there_o be_v send_v in_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o general_a estate_n and_o of_o the_o council_n of_o state_n the_o seignor_n of_o saint_n aldegonde_n and_o doctor_n sille_n orator_n of_o antwerp_n but_o they_o can_v not_o prevail_v any_o thing_n with_o the_o people_n yet_o some_o of_o they_o do_v afterward_o escape_v cunning_o out_o of_o prison_n and_o the_o rest_n be_v also_o enlarge_v in_o the_o end_n the_o eleven_o of_o november_n there_o appear_v a_o great_a comet_n which_o continue_v in_o a_o manner_n all_o the_o winter_n 3._o or_o 4._o month_n after_o the_o which_o follow_v the_o rout_n of_o the_o state_n army_n at_o gemblour_n the_o chief_a nobleman_n of_o the_o netherlands_o think_v to_o 〈◊〉_d the_o king_n heart_n in_o call_v in_o a_o other_o prince_n of_o the_o blood_n in_o the_o place_n of_o don_n john_n that_o have_v not_o be_v breed_v up_o after_o the_o spanish_a manner_n to_o be_v governor_n general_a in_o his_o country_n and_o that_o may_v agree_v better_o with_o their_o humour_n they_o send_v the_o signior_n of_o malâ—…tede_n a_o gentleman_n of_o flanders_n unto_o the_o archduke_n mathias_n of_o austria_n son_n to_o the_o emperor_n maximilian_n and_o brother_n to_o the_o emperor_n rodolphe_n entreat_v he_o to_o come_v into_o the_o netherlands_o to_o that_o effect_n but_o the_o archduke_n fear_v that_o the_o emperor_n his_o brother_n will_v never_o yield_v thereunto_o lest_o he_o shall_v displease_v the_o king_n of_o spain_n but_o rather_o will_v seek_v to_o hinder_v he_o he_o come_v away_o secret_o accompany_v only_o by_o the_o signior_n of_o auwits_n lord_n of_o lendorff_n his_o great_a chamberlain_n the_o signior_n of_o malstede_n ferdinand_n zymeran_n groom_n of_o his_o chamber_n and_o with_o christopher_n van_fw-mi calierich_n and_o so_o arrive_v at_o antwerp_n the_o twenty_o one_o of_o november_n and_o before_o that_o the_o say_a archduke_n be_v receive_v for_o governor_n on_o the_o seven_o of_o december_n the_o general_a estate_n do_v declâ—…re_o by_o a_o public_a proclamation_n don_n john_n and_o all_o his_o adherent_n to_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o king_n and_o netherlands_o all_o his_o netherlands_o don_n john_n see_v matter_n manage_v in_o this_o sort_n be_v much_o perplex_v not_o know_v where_o to_o begin_v for_o although_o he_o do_v what_o he_o can_v to_o fortify_v and_o furnish_v the_o castle_n of_o namur_n yet_o be_v he_o not_o ignorant_a that_o his_o succour_n must_v come_v to_o he_o from_o far_o see_v the_o state_n army_n to_o be_v great_a already_o and_o camp_v not_o far_o from_o he_o notwithstanding_a carry_v still_o a_o good_a countenance_n without_o any_o show_n of_o amazement_n the_o better_a as_o he_o say_v to_o advance_v his_o affair_n he_o go_v to_o luxembourg_n from_o whence_o he_o send_v the_o marquis_n of_o verembon_n a_o hey_o bourguignon_fw-fr to_o the_o emperor_n emperor_n to_o acquaint_v he_o with_o the_o estate_n of_o his_o affair_n and_o to_o complain_v of_o the_o archduke_n mathias_n who_o against_o the_o like_n of_o the_o king_n his_o uncle_n have_v unite_v himself_o to_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o nertherlands_n entreat_v he_o neither_o to_o give_v nor_o to_o suffer_v to_o be_v give_v unto_o the_o say_a archduke_n any_o succour_n nor_o favour_n neither_o from_o his_o imperial_a majesty_n nor_o from_o germany_n where-upon_o some_o german_a prince_n send_v unto_o the_o duke_n of_o bavaria_n the_o archduke_n ferdinand_n and_o to_o other_o prince_n and_o elector_n of_o the_o empire_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o suffer_v any_o force_n to_o go_v out_o of_o germany_n to_o neither_o party_n and_o that_o as_o soon_o as_o may_v be_v they_o shall_v send_v ambassador_n in_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o emperor_n and_o the_o empire_n to_o find_v some_o mean_n to_o reconcile_v they_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a 1577_o don_n john_n mean_v to_o fortify_v himself_o all_o he_o can_v give_v charge_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o barlaimont_n who_o before_o the_o death_n of_o his_o father_n be_v but_o baron_n of_o hierges_n to_o â—…evie_v a_o regiment_n of_o lorraine_n oh_o in_o the_o county_n of_o manderscheyt_n one_o in_o the_o duchy_n of_o luxembourg_n and_o one_o of_o high_a bourguignous_a attend_v the_o spaniard_n return_n which_o troop_n go_v out_o of_o antwerp_n and_o other_o town_n of_o the_o netherlands_o with_o good_a store_n of_o money_n many_o nobleman_n go_v in_o like_a sort_n to_o join_v with_o he_o and_o among_o other_o charles_n earl_n of_o mansfieldt_n elder_a son_n to_o cont_n peter_n ernest._n governor_n of_o luxembourg_n who_o before_o have_v command_v in_o france_n in_o the_o king_n service_n over_o a_o regiment_n of_o french_a the_o which_o he_o also_o bring_v with_o he_o with_o all_o these_o troop_n which_o come_v unto_o he_o don_n john_n begin_v
to_o make_v his_o army_n in_o the_o county_n of_o luxembourg_n the_o earl_n of_o lalain_a general_n of_o the_o state_n army_n lie_v about_o namur_n send_v one_o thousand_o hargubuzier_n and_o some_o few_o horse_n to_o discover_v the_o say_a town_n the_o garrison_n state_n sally_v out_o upon_o they_o where_o they_o skirmish_v for_o a_o time_n there_o be_v a_o small_a town_n upon_o the_o river_n of_o meuze_fw-fr call_v bovine_n half_o a_o league_n from_o dynant_n very_o commodious_a to_o stop_v the_o victual_n and_o munition_n go_v to_o namur_n and_o to_o don_n johns_n camp_n the_o earl_n of_o lalain_n find_v mean_n to_o seize_v upon_o this_o town_n as_o also_o upon_o the_o castle_n of_o despontin_n the_o which_o he_o take_v by_o force_n kill_v all_o that_o he_o find_v arm_v this_o do_v pass_v the_o river_n to_o the_o other_o bank_n he_o entrench_v himself_o mean_v to_o cut_v off_o the_o passage_n to_o don_n john_n man_n the_o state_n have_v at_o that_o instant_n three_o camp_n one_o do_v besiege_v the_o town_n of_o amsterdam_n by_o sea_n and_o land_n for_o thau_fw-fr they_o will_v not_o acknowledge_v the_o general_a estate_n nor_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n for_o their_o governor_n whereas_o colonel_n herman_n van_n hellins_n think_v to_o surprise_v it_o for_o the_o state_n be_v slay_v and_o his_o man_n chase_v out_o of_o the_o town_n they_o have_v a_o other_o army_n in_o the_o country_n of_o oueryssel_n whereas_o the_o farle_z of_o reneberg_n command_v who_o take_v the_o town_n of_o zwol_n and_o campen_n and_o the_o three_o be_v before_o ruremonde_n and_o weert_n in_o the_o which_o the_o earl_n of_o hohenloo_n be_v general_n but_o to_o small_a effect_n don_n john_n see_v no_o mean_n to_o succour_n amsterdam_n fear_v much_o that_o ruremonde_n shall_v be_v force_v to_o yield_v wherefore_o he_o command_v the_o german_n that_o come_v out_o of_o antwerp_n be_v in_o the_o country_n of_o luxembourg_n to_o german_n march_v thither_o with_o all_o speed_n the_o which_o they_o do_v as_o covert_o and_o as_o speedy_o as_o may_v be_v and_o meet_v upon_o the_o way_n some_o company_n of_o the_o regiment_n of_o champaignie_n who_o sometime_n before_o have_v defeat_v they_o near_o unto_o antwerp_n they_o put_v they_o to_o rout_n and_o return_v they_o their_o exchange_n but_o with_o more_o cruelty_n for_o they_o strip_v the_o poor_a soldier_n which_o they_o have_v take_v prisoner_n naked_a because_o they_o will_v not_o bloody_a their_o shirt_n and_o then_o they_o murder_v they_o like_o beast_n in_o cold_a blood_n whereof_o some_o escape_v thus_o naked_a and_o among_o other_o n._n of_o fiennes_n signior_n of_o vermeille_n brother_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o esquerde_n one_o of_o the_o captain_n of_o the_o say_a regiment_n who_o for_o that_o he_o be_v a_o active_a man_n and_o can_v run_v well_o and_o leap_v over_o large_a ditch_n save_v himself_o thus_o naked_a we_o do_v see_v he_o return_v to_o antwerp_n with_o old_a rag_n in_o a_o very_a pitiful_a estate_n these_o german_n have_v defeat_v and_o overcome_v this_o troop_n think_v to_o enter_v into_o ruremonde_n but_o colonel_n polwiller_n governor_n of_o the_o town_n make_v they_o answer_v that_o he_o have_v no_o need_n of_o man_n to_o eat_v and_o drink_v that_o little_a which_o he_o have_v remain_v but_o he_o have_v more_o need_n of_o victual_n and_o munition_n wherefore_o he_o will_v they_o to_o return_v and_o to_o tell_v don_n john_n that_o he_o shall_v rest_v well_o assure_v of_o the_o town_n and_o that_o he_o shall_v only_o seek_v to_o succour_v it_o with_o some_o victual_n consider_v that_o he_o this_o town_n be_v seat_v upon_o the_o river_n of_o meuze_fw-fr be_v of_o too_o great_a importance_n to_o suffer_v it_o to_o be_v lose_v the_o which_o hinder_v the_o traffic_n of_o the_o hollander_n by_o water_n into_o the_o country_n of_o liege_n and_o some_o part_n of_o germany_n don_n john_n have_v then_o receive_v some_o bourgognon_n and_o italian_n wherefore_o have_v hear_v these_o news_n from_o colonel_n polwiller_n he_o command_v the_o earl_n of_o barlaimont_n and_o colonel_n mondragon_n to_o go_v and_o victual_n ruremonde_n with_o all_o the_o speed_n they_o can_v before_o it_o shall_v be_v force_v to_o yield_v for_o the_o effect_n whereof_o they_o gather_v together_o some_o 4000_o man_n both_o of_o foot_n and_o 1577._o horse_n and_o march_v direct_o to_o the_o state_n camp_n the_o which_o consist_v but_o of_o two_o and_o ruremonde_n twenty_o company_n of_o foot_n and_o six_o of_o horse_n be_v advertise_v in_o the_o camp_n that_o the_o spanish_a succour_n be_v on_o foot_n and_o do_v march_v find_v themselves_o too_o near_o to_o fight_v with_o they_o which_o undoubted_o they_o will_v have_v do_v notwithstanding_a that_o they_o have_v seven_o fort_n about_o the_o town_n they_o think_v it_o good_a to_o put_v their_o artillery_n into_o the_o strong_a of_o those_o place_n and_o to_o retire_v themselves_o abandon_v the_o other_o six_o fort_n but_o consider_v the_o enemy_n force_n and_o not_o think_v themselves_o well_o assure_v they_o embark_v and_o go_v towards_o boisleduc_n and_o geldre_n yet_o notwithstanding_a all_o their_o speed_n their_o retreat_n be_v not_o so_o sudden_a but_o they_o lose_v some_o of_o their_o rearward_n two_o field_n piece_n and_o good_a store_n of_o victual_n and_o munition_n thus_o through_o the_o care_n and_o diligence_n of_o barlaimont_n and_o mondragon_n the_o state_n army_n be_v force_v to_o retire_v and_o the_o town_n of_o ruremonde_n ruremonde_n and_o weert_n sufficient_o victual_v of_o all_o thing_n necessary_a this_o be_v do_v after_o they_o have_v a_o little_a refresh_v their_o soldier_n they_o retire_v into_o the_o country_n of_o luxembourg_n from_o whence_o they_o come_v mathias_n archduke_n of_o 1578._o austria_n governor_n general_a of_o the_o netherlands_o mathias_n d._n g._n archidux_n austriae_fw-la dux_n burgâ—…_n come_v tirol_n gubernat_n gener_n belgicae_fw-la my_o grandsire_n &_o my_o father_n two_o great_a emperor_n be_v and_o live_v yet_o my_o brother_n do_v the_o imperial_a sceptre_n bear_v to_o honour_v i_o the_o more_o the_o state_n elect_v i_o of_o the_o unite_a province_n their_o governor_n to_o be_v the_o which_o though_o young_a of_o year_n i_o do_v they_o not_o refuse_v although_o the_o king_n suppose_v i_o do_v he_o much_o abuse_n and_o for_o that_o cause_n dislike_v of_o my_o government_n the_o state_n likewise_o perceive_v that_o no_o great_a advancement_n do_v rise_v to_o they_o by_o i_o thank_v i_o for_o my_o goodwill_n and_o at_o my_o go_v from_o they_o with_o gift_n my_o purse_n do_v fill_v the_o 18._o day_n of_o january_n in_o the_o year_n 1578._o the_o arch_a duke_n mathias_n 1578._o part_v from_o liere_n in_o brabant_n and_o make_v his_o entry_n into_o the_o town_n of_o brussels_n where_o he_o be_v receive_v in_o triumph_n by_o all_o the_o nobleman_n of_o the_o country_n hold_v the_o party_n of_o the_o state_n and_o the_o twenty_o day_n governor_n have_v takeh_a the_o aceustomedioth_v he_o be_v acknowlede_v for_o governor_n gâ—…nerall_n for_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n of_o all_o the_o netherlands_o upon_o certain_a condition_n set_v down_o in_o diverse_a article_n the_o which_o we_o omit_v for_o brevity_n sake_n and_o for_o that_o they_o be_v to_o small_a effect_n and_o the_o little_a good_a and_o service_n he_o do_v in_o his_o government_n who_o have_v swear_v they_o at_o his_o reception_n the_o prince_n of_o orange_n who_o the_o archduke_n call_v his_o father_n be_v notwithstanding_a all_o his_o excuse_n choose_v for_o his_o lieutenant_n not_o without_o the_o jealousy_n of_o the_o choese_v nobleman_n of_o the_o country_n and_o namely_o of_o the_o earl_n of_o lalain_n who_o as_o general_n of_o the_o state_n army_n have_v promise_v unto_o himself_o this_o dignity_n the_o same_o month_n arrive_v the_o signior_n of_o selles_n captain_n of_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n guard_n brother_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o noircarme_n who_o be_v send_v by_o the_o king_n to_o make_v answer_n stateâ—…_n to_o the_o state_n letter_n of_o the_o twenty_o four_o of_o august_n and_o the_o eight_o of_o september_n by_o the_o which_o they_o beseech_v he_o that_o don_n john_n may_v be_v call_v home_o and_o a_o other_o governor_n send_v in_o his_o place_n he_o have_v very_o ample_a letter_n of_o credit_n sign_v by_o the_o king_n at_o madril_n the_o twenty_o of_o december_v the_o which_o he_o do_v impart_v unto_o the_o state_n whereunto_o answer_n be_v make_v and_o this_o answer_n be_v carry_v by_o he_o unto_o don_n john_n who_o make_v a_o reply_n inform_v of_o a_o act_n and_o sign_a vassear_n the_o which_o he_o send_v back_o by_o selles_n and_o with_o it_o a_o letter_n which_o he_o do_v write_v unto_o the_o state_n the_o fifteen_o of_o february_n this_o year_n 1578._o whereunto_o the_o say_a state_n make_v answer_n by_o
of_o bossu_n which_o as_o i_o have_v hear_v he_o have_v since_o repent_v have_v charge_v the_o spaniard_n in_o their_o retreat_n with_o all_o his_o force_n as_o he_o have_v the_o mean_n and_o power_n have_v four_o time_n as_o many_o man_n more_o as_o the_o enemy_n without_o doubt_v neither_o don'iohn_n nor_o any_o one_o of_o his_o man_n have_v escape_v and_o this_o day_n have_v be_v the_o last_o for_o the_o spaniard_n in_o the_o low_a country_n at_o the_o least_o for_o they_o that_o be_v there_o at_o that_o time_n this_o charge_n and_o skirmysh_v be_v the_o first_o day_n of_o august_n in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n 1578._o don_n john_n have_v commit_v this_o error_n full_a of_o blasphemy_n and_o curse_n carry_v 1578._o back_o his_o army_n he_o retire_v to_o namur_n the_o earl_n of_o bossu_n hear_v that_o there_o be_v but_o 300._o foot_n and_o a_o 100_o spanish_a horse_n in_o the_o town_n of_o arschot_n send_v colonel_n la_fw-fr garde_n thither_o with_o five_o hundred_o french_a shot_n of_o the_o one_o side_n and_o colonel_n balfour_n with_o a_o thousand_o scot_n on_o the_o other_o la_fw-fr garde_n arrive_v first_o and_o force_v the_o spaniard_n by_o a_o way_n that_o be_v low_a and_o narrow_a cut_v all_o in_o piece_n that_o he_o encounter_v so_o as_o the_o town_n be_v take_v and_o spoil_v the_o vicent_n of_o gant_n chief_a of_o this_o enterprise_n think_v it_o not_o convenient_a to_o keep_v it_o for_o that_o it_o be_v nothing_o strong_a cause_v it_o to_o be_v abandon_v and_o by_o the_o advice_n of_o the_o say_a colonel_n retire_v with_o his_o horse_n and_o foot_n to_o the_o campe._n this_o affront_n be_v do_v unto_o don_n john_n the_o ten_o of_o august_n within_o two_o league_n of_o his_o army_n at_o the_o same_o time_n some_o trouble_n be_v grow_v in_o the_o town_n of_o valenciennes_n the_o archduke_n and_o the_o state_n send_v the_o signior_n of_o harchy_n to_o take_v information_n and_o to_o order_v all_o thing_n be_v enter_v into_o the_o town_n the_o burgher_n begin_v to_o be_v divide_v some_o valencienes_n hold_v with_o the_o signior_n of_o harchy_n and_o other_o with_o the_o magistrate_n this_o tumult_n continue_v eight_o day_n the_o people_n be_v still_o in_o arm_n not_o without_o great_a danger_n of_o effusion_n of_o blood_n in_o the_o end_n richardot_n a_o councillor_n of_o state_n be_v send_v thither_o who_o do_v reconcile_v they_o and_o pacify_v all_o trouble_n the_o duke_n of_o anjou_n before_o he_o send_v such_o succour_n to_o the_o state_n as_o he_o have_v promise_v have_v capitulate_v with_o the_o state_n first_o of_o all_o to_o declare_v himself_o a_o open_a enemy_n to_o don_n john_n and_o to_o his_o adherent_n to_o entertain_v for_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o state_n ten_o state_n thousand_o foot_n and_o two_o thousand_o horse_n pay_v at_o his_o charge_n for_o three_o month_n and_o in_o case_n the_o war_n be_v not_o end_v before_o that_o time_n be_v expire_v to_o continue_v his_o assistance_n and_o succour_n with_o the_o number_n of_o three_o thousand_o foot_n and_o five_o hundred_o horse_n and_o that_o have_v serve_v two_o month_n with_o the_o say_a number_n he_o shall_v have_v three_o month_n pay_v he_o that_o he_o shall_v have_v three_o town_n of_o retreat_n auesne_n quesnoy_n and_o landrecy_n but_o they_o refuse_v notwithstanding_o that_o the_o abbot_n of_o marolles_n be_v send_v to_o persuade_v they_o that_o all_o town_n place_n and_o fort_n lie_v beyond_o the_o river_n of_o mouse_n and_o not_o in_o the_o association_n of_o the_o state_n as_o bourgongne_n and_o luxembourg_n which_o shall_v be_v take_v by_o his_o force_n alone_o or_o joint_o with_o the_o state_n shall_v remain_v under_o his_o power_n commande_fw-fr and_o obedience_n during_o his_o life_n and_o after_o his_o decease_n his_o heir_n male_n beget_v in_o lawful_a marriage_n shall_v succeed_v and_o inherit_v that_o a_o peace_n be_v make_v the_o state_n shall_v acknowledge_v the_o benefit_n next_o under_o almighty_a god_n to_o proceed_v from_o he_o and_o that_o all_o charge_n and_o expense_n lay_v out_o for_o their_o succour_n shall_v be_v pay_v he_o again_o until_o his_o departure_n out_o of_o the_o country_n and_o moreover_o they_o shall_v give_v he_o a_o gratuity_n worthy_a of_o his_o greatness_n that_o the_o say_a state_n shall_v promise_v and_o bind_v themselves_o in_o case_n that_o hereafter_o they_o will_v take_v a_o other_o prince_n for_o their_o sovereign_n to_o prefer_v he_o before_o any_o other_o upon_o such_o condition_n as_o shall_v be_v then_o propound_v this_o accord_n be_v proclaim_v in_o antwerp_n the_o twenty_o day_n of_o august_n thereupon_o the_o duke_n take_v upon_o he_o the_o title_n of_o defender_n of_o the_o liberty_n of_o the_o netherlands_o against_o the_o spaniard_n and_o their_o adherent_n he_o declare_v himself_o enemy_n to_o don_n john_n and_o 〈◊〉_d to_o all_o his_o follower_n by_o a_o print_a declaration_n but_o of_o all_o the_o troop_n which_o he_o bring_v after_o that_o he_o have_v take_v a_o view_n of_o they_o be_v put_v in_o battle_n near_o unto_o bin_n they_o be_v not_o above_o seven_o thousand_o foot_n and_o eight_o or_o nine_o hundred_o horse_n most_o of_o they_o licentious_a and_o disorder_a soldier_n the_o scum_n of_o the_o civil_a war_n of_o france_n and_o the_o relic_n of_o the_o massacre_n of_o paris_n with_o these_o force_n he_o enter_v into_o henault_n the_o which_o during_o his_o abode_n at_o mons_fw-la with_o the_o earl_n lalain_v his_o gossip_n who_o be_v put_v from_o the_o place_n of_o captain_n general_n of_o the_o state_n army_n for_o that_o without_o their_o privity_n and_o leave_n he_o have_v abandon_v the_o army_n in_o the_o country_n of_o namur_n when_o as_o don_n john_n have_v that_o victory_n near_o unto_o gembblour_n do_v these_o small_a exploit_n whereof_o we_o have_v former_o make_v mention_n although_o it_o have_v be_v more_o necessary_a to_o join_v the_o say_v duke_n troop_n in_o this_o best_a season_n of_o the_o year_n to_o the_o great_a body_n of_o the_o state_n army_n be_v then_o in_o their_o prime_n engage_v at_o remenant_n by_o the_o disorder_n which_o be_v there_o for_o want_n of_o pay_n when_o as_o don_n john_n be_v far_o weak_a in_o force_n then_o the_o state_n and_o may_v easy_o have_v be_v defeat_v 1578_o but_o in_o steed_n of_o do_v it_o they_o turn_v from_o he_o to_o go_v and_o join_v with_o the_o duke_n of_o pay_n anious_a force_n and_o to_o take_v genap_n nivelle_n and_o some_o other_o paltry_a town_n unworthy_a the_o stay_n of_o a_o army_n this_o conjunction_n with_o the_o duke_n of_o anjou_n lose_v the_o state_n a_o month_n time_n and_o when_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o join_v all_o into_o one_o body_n of_o a_o army_n the_o duke_n retire_v with_o his_o bussia_n '_o amboise_n to_o mons_fw-la in_o henault_n by_o the_o advice_n of_o his_o gossip_n the_o earl_n of_o lalain_n and_o then_o begin_v his_o army_n to_o vanish_v whereby_o the_o best_a season_n of_o the_o year_n and_o the_o best_a opportunity_n be_v lose_v the_o state_n become_v more_o indebt_v unto_o the_o army_n who_o grow_v discontent_v to_o see_v themselves_o so_o ill_o govern_v their_o force_n both_o of_o horse_n and_o foot_n decrease_v by_o mortality_n and_o famine_n and_o in_o the_o end_n the_o hope_n which_o they_o have_v of_o such_o great_a force_n as_o the_o prince_n have_v never_o the_o like_a go_v to_o smoke_n and_o they_o be_v to_o begin_v again_o don_n john_n fortify_v himself_o the_o more_o and_o then_o begin_v the_o fall_v away_o of_o the_o wallon_n soldier_n call_v the_o malcontent_n of_o the_o regiment_n of_o malcontent_n montigny_n heze_n egmond_n and_o alennes_n of_o which_o malcontent_n as_o we_o will_v hereafter_o show_v montigny_n make_v himself_o chief_a after_o this_o disband_n as_o well_o of_o the_o duke_n of_o anious_a troop_n as_o of_o the_o malcontent_n the_o state_n army_n be_v retire_v from_o remenant_n go_v and_o camp_v two_o league_n from_o louvain_n the_o earl_n of_o bossu_n general_n of_o the_o army_n go_v forth_o with_o two_o thousand_o harquebusier_n and_o two_o hundred_o horse_n and_o approach_v near_o unto_o the_o town_n the_o louvain_n spaniard_n sally_v forth_o brave_o upon_o they_o where_o there_o be_v a_o gallant_a skirmish_n the_o vicont_n of_o gant_n general_n of_o the_o horse_n charge_v they_o with_o his_o man_n at_o arm_n even_o unto_o the_o town_n ditch_n whereof_o some_o fall_v in_o seek_v to_o fly_v the_o fury_n of_o the_o vicont_n and_o of_o the_o siegnior_n of_o quesnoy_n his_o lieutenant_n the_o earl_n of_o bossu_n will_v glad_o have_v besiege_v the_o say_a town_n but_o the_o want_n of_o three_o or_o four_o thousand_o pioner_n and_o of_o thirty_o instant_a or_o forty_o canon_n necessary_a to_o batter_v so_o spacious_a a_o place_n which_o have_v two_o
send_v from_o the_o court_n to_o arras_n the_o which_o be_v long_o delay_v the_o provincial_a council_n of_o arthois_n behold_v this_o confusion_n with_o grief_n have_v by_o promise_n and_o fair_a word_n win_v captain_n ambrose_n his_o cornet_n and_o chief_a officer_n together_o with_o captain_n gele_fw-la and_o his_o company_n they_o prevail_v so_o by_o the_o favour_n of_o some_o and_o by_o the_o respect_n of_o their_o authority_n many_o bourguer_n be_v in_o arm_n ambrose_n and_o his_o man_n remain_v spectator_n as_o they_o with_o enseign_n display_v come_v unto_o the_o town_n house_n not_o without_o danger_n of_o a_o great_a slaughter_n of_o the_o citizen_n of_o either_o part_n and_o set_v the_o magistrate_n at_o liberty_n by_o force_n the_o party_n of_o those_o that_o be_v well_o affect_v to_o their_o country_n see_v themselves_o abandon_v by_o the_o horseman_n and_o captain_n geles_n company_n of_o foot_n dare_v not_o stir_v the_o magistrate_n be_v desirous_a to_o be_v revenge_v for_o this_o injury_n the_o governor_n capres_n be_v then_o absent_v return_v hasty_o to_o arras_n and_o join_v with_o they_o be_v glad_a of_o this_o themselves_o alteration_n set_v up_o a_o gibbet_n before_o the_o town_n house_n they_o seize_v upon_o a_o notable_a bourguer_n call_v valentin_n mordac_n who_o they_o commit_v to_o the_o arsenal_n of_o the_o town_n and_o there_o cause_v he_o to_o be_v hang_v they_o depose_v the_o fifteen_o deputy_n from_o their_o place_n they_o apprehend_v allard_n crugeot_n a_o advocate_n and_o peter_n bertoul_n one_o of_o the_o fifteen_o a_o man_n of_o seventie_o year_n of_o age_n they_o make_v their_o process_n with_o all_o diligence_n and_o the_o three_o and_o twenty_o day_n at_o night_n cause_v they_o to_o be_v hang_v by_o torch_n light_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o seditious_a preacher_n do_v preach_v and_o storm_n in_o their_o pulpit_n that_o religion_n go_v to_o wrack_n that_o all_o good_a order_n and_o policy_n with_o the_o law_n and_o privilege_n of_o the_o country_n go_v to_o ruin_v that_o the_o pacification_n of_o gant_n be_v break_v by_o the_o ganthois_n themselves_o that_o all_o accord_n and_o confederation_n betwixt_o they_o the_o fleming_n and_o other_o province_n be_v of_o no_o force_n and_o they_o free_v and_o discharge_v from_o the_o bond_n and_o oath_n of_o association_n master_n nicholas_n gosson_n a_o learned_a 1578._o gentleman_n and_o a_o great_a lawyer_n be_v seventy_o two_o year_n old_a from_o who_o the_o city_n of_o arras_n have_v by_o his_o learning_n and_o sound_a judgement_n draw_v so_o many_o service_n for_o the_o public_a good_a yea_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o alva_n be_v keep_v prisoner_n for_o the_o respect_n they_o have_v of_o he_o and_o for_o his_o great_a age_n in_o the_o town_n house_n for_o that_o he_o have_v give_v his_o advice_n be_v require_v to_o speak_v that_o it_o be_v not_o fit_a in_o any_o sort_n to_o disjoin_v themselves_o from_o the_o fleming_n not_o so_o much_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o oath_n of_o the_o union_n as_o for_o the_o great_a profit_n and_o commodity_n they_o have_v always_o draw_v from_o flanders_n and_o brabant_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o proximity_n and_o neighbourhood_n to_o arthois_n by_o which_o province_n they_o have_v be_v receive_v and_o courteous_o entertain_v during_o the_o war_n against_o the_o french_a whether_o sometime_o they_o have_v be_v force_v to_o fly_v give_v they_o therein_o both_o sound_v and_o wholesome_a council_n with_o as_o many_o pregnant_a reason_n as_o he_o can_v possible_o produce_v to_o cut_v of_o this_o monster_n of_o disjunction_n which_o be_v afterward_o the_o cause_n of_o so_o many_o misery_n throughout_o all_o the_o netherlands_o for_o which_o council_n if_o they_o have_v follow_v it_o both_o the_o town_n of_o arras_n and_o the_o whole_a country_n of_o arthois_n have_v be_v for_o ever_o bind_v unto_o he_o but_o contrariwise_a thereby_o to_o begin_v to_o show_v forth_o this_o monster_n on_o saturday_n the_o five_o and_o twenty_o of_o october_n the_o signior_n of_o gosson_n be_v in_o his_o bed_n they_o cause_v he_o to_o rise_v and_o arraign_v he_o accuse_v he_o for_o this_o good_a council_n which_o he_o have_v give_v they_o to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o sedition_n tumult_n and_o popular_a mutine_n and_o a_o troubler_n of_o the_o public_a peace_n he_o who_o be_v a_o man_n so_o decay_v and_o decrepit_a as_o he_o come_v not_o out_o of_o his_o study_n where_o he_o herd_n all_o consultation_n and_o give_v his_o advice_n have_v travel_v much_o for_o the_o common_a weal_n as_o well_o by_o write_n the_o which_o be_v yet_o extant_a as_o otherwise_o and_o by_o these_o accusation_n notwithstanding_a all_o his_o obtestation_n exclamation_n protestation_n and_o recusation_n they_o condemn_v he_o to_o loose_v his_o head_n from_o whence_o he_o appeal_v to_o the_o council_n of_o arthois_n who_o confirm_v this_o sentence_n sudden_o the_o which_o be_v so_o hasty_o poursue_v as_o his_o process_n be_v begin_v and_o end_v two_o appellation_n determine_v and_o the_o sentence_n put_v in_o execution_n betwixt_o one_o and_o two_o of_o the_o clock_n of_o sunday_n morning_n and_o all_o be_v dispatch_v with_o such_o celerity_n as_o there_o be_v but_o seven_o arras_n hour_n space_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o process_n to_o his_o execution_n a_o very_a extraordinary_a thing_n and_o of_o bad_a example_n for_o such_o a_o person_n afterward_o they_o seize_v upon_o one_o morand_n camp_n one_o of_o the_o fifteen_o who_o after_o they_o have_v keep_v languish_v six_o month_n in_o prison_n they_o cause_v to_o be_v hang_v the_o very_a day_n that_o their_o disjunction_n be_v conclude_v in_o the_o abbey_n of_o saint_n vaast_n the_o rest_n of_o the_o fifteen_o deputy_n reconcile_v themselves_o with_o the_o magistrate_n john_n caffart_n and_o one_o other_o which_o can_v not_o be_v take_v and_o without_o doubt_n have_v be_v execute_v be_v banish_v and_o their_o good_n forfeit_v against_o the_o previledge_n of_o the_o city_n many_o good_a bourguer_n be_v use_v in_o the_o like_a sort_n which_o have_v be_v note_v to_o be_v forward_o in_o this_o trouble_n and_o thus_o be_v the_o disjunction_n of_o the_o province_n of_o arthois_n henault_n lille_n dovay_n and_o orchy_n make_v arthois_n have_v lead_v the_o dance_n as_o we_o shall_v hereafter_o show_v more_o at_o large_a the_o ganthois_n to_o suppress_v the_o road_n and_o spoil_n of_o the_o malcontent_n of_o menin_n levy_v at_o that_o time_n some_o troop_n for_o their_o defence_n with_o the_o which_o they_o do_v sometime_o charge_v these_o mutine_v walloon_n say_v that_o don_n john_n have_v be_v the_o first_o breaker_n of_o the_o pacification_n of_o gant_n and_o they_o so_o much_o oppress_v by_o the_o malcontent_n they_o can_v not_o do_v less_o then_o to_o stand_v upon_o their_o guard_n and_o encounter_v they_o that_o come_v to_o assail_v they_o at_o their_o own_o doere_n without_o any_o cause_n or_o authority_n from_o their_o sovereign_n they_o also_o call_v duke_n john_n casimire_n to_o their_o aid_n who_o john_n do_v inbise_n cheeâ—…e_fw-fr bourgue_n master_n of_o gant_n have_v set_v for_o of_o his_o private_a authority_n some_o will_v say_v that_o he_o will_v glad_o have_v make_v he_o earl_n of_o flanders_n but_o be_v a_o doubtful_a gant_n thing_n i_o leave_v it_o in_o suspense_n whether_o he_o go_v with_o some_o cornet_n of_o reistres_n unknown_a to_o the_o state_n but_o he_o profit_v little_a for_o his_o own_o particular_a and_o do_v less_o good_a for_o the_o state_n but_o that_o he_o receive_v little_o less_o than_o a_o hundred_o and_o fifty_o thousand_o florin_n of_o his_o pay_n from_o whence_o he_o retire_v soon_o after_o into_o germany_n discontent_v with_o the_o state_n the_o first_o day_n of_o october_n don_n john_n of_o austria_n bastard_n brother_n to_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n 1578_o lieutenant_n and_o captain_n general_a of_o the_o netherlands_o die_v of_o the_o plague_n as_o some_o thought_n in_o the_o camp_n near_o unto_o namur_n a_o young_a prince_n full_a of_o high_a design_n proud_a and_o presumptuous_a after_o that_o he_o have_v by_o his_o dissemble_n which_o he_o can_v not_o so_o conceal_v but_o it_o burst_v forth_o trouble_v the_o state_n of_o his_o king_n and_o lord_n and_o the_o affair_n of_o the_o austria_n netherlands_o more_o than_o ever_o but_o other_o be_v of_o a_o opinion_n that_o it_o be_v conceit_n and_o grief_n as_o it_o appear_v by_o two_o of_o his_o letter_n which_o be_v intercept_v by_o mounseur_fw-fr de_fw-fr saint_n leger_n whereof_o the_o one_o be_v write_v unto_o john_n andrea_n doria_n prince_n of_o melfi_n and_o the_o other_o to_o don_n pedro_n de_fw-fr mendoza_n ambassador_n of_o spain_n lie_v in_o geneva_n both_o bear_a date_n in_o the_o camp_n a_o mile_n from_o namur_n the_o seaventeenth_o of_o september_n in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n
they_o will_v du_o observe_v the_o pacification_n of_o gant_n this_o union_n and_o confederation_n of_o vtrecht_n wrought_v not_o such_o good_a effect_n with_o some_o as_o they_o expect_v every_o one_o attend_v upon_o the_o treaty_n of_o peace_n which_o be_v labour_v by_o the_o emperor_n as_o we_o have_v say_v at_o cologne_n excuse_v themselves_o thereon_o among_o other_o boisleduke_n one_o of_o the_o chief_a town_n of_o brabant_n strong_a and_o mighty_a which_o divide_v the_o duchy_n of_o gueldres_n brabant_n and_o the_o earldom_n of_o holland_n which_o the_o state_n doubt_v and_o have_v some_o advertisement_n thereof_o assure_v themselves_o to_o have_v many_o partisan_n they_o seek_v first_o by_o gentle_a mean_n and_o then_o by_o practice_n to_o put_v in_o a_o garrison_n which_o they_o of_o antwerp_n boisleduc_n do_v also_o pretend_v send_v some_o troop_n of_o their_o burgese_n to_o assure_v themselves_o thereof_o afterward_o john_n of_o horn_n barron_n of_o boxtell_n be_v send_v thither_o with_o commission_n to_o govern_v and_o to_o assure_v the_o town_n for_o the_o state_n but_o as_o by_o the_o change_n of_o captain_n he_o seek_v to_o bring_v in_o a_o new_a order_n and_o government_n he_o find_v great_a opposition_n and_o many_o cross_n by_o they_o of_o the_o adverse_a party_n especial_o by_o one_o henry_n bloyman_n bailiff_n and_o by_o other_o of_o the_o old_a council_n of_o the_o town_n tend_v to_o their_o private_a profit_n and_o adhere_v to_o the_o abbot_n of_o saint_n gheertrude_n who_o be_v go_v in_o the_o state_n behalf_n to_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o treaty_n of_o cologne_n and_o who_o pass_v that_o way_n have_v so_o persuade_v they_o as_o they_o desire_v nothing_o more_o than_o the_o issue_n of_o the_o say_a treaty_n the_o signior_n of_o boxtel_n find_v so_o great_a contradiction_n and_o so_o mahie_a adversary_n as_o he_o think_v it_o best_a to_o retire_v leave_v his_o son_n maximilian_n of_o horn_n signior_n of_o locren_n there_o true_a it_o be_v that_o before_o that_o time_n the_o liberty_n of_o religion_n have_v be_v bring_v in_o and_o a_o swear_a companic_n of_o harquebusier_n erect_v most_o of_o all_o the_o which_o be_v young_a man_n who_o during_o the_o spaniard_n government_n be_v retire_v out_o of_o the_o town_n and_o have_v serve_v the_o prince_n of_o orange_n these_o man_n maintain_v the_o liberitie_n of_o religion_n all_o they_o can_v and_o seek_v to_o reduce_v the_o town_n under_o the_o union_n of_o vtrecht_n but_o therd_v grow_v such_o a_o jealousy_n and_o hatred_n betwixt_o the_o protestant_n and_o the_o harquebusier_n of_o the_o one_o part_n and_o the_o old_a magistrate_n with_o the_o catholic_a roman_n on_o the_o other_o as_o when_o the_o say_a company_n of_o fencer_n have_v the_o guard_n of_o the_o port_n the_o other_o place_v a_o other_o of_o their_o faction_n in_o countergarde_n so_o as_o in_o the_o end_n the_o union_n be_v proclaim_v as_o it_o be_v by_o force_n there_o follow_v such_o a_o great_a tumult_n betwixt_o both_o faction_n as_o be_v come_v to_o arm_n there_o be_v above_o a_o hundred_o slay_v &_o hurt_v of_o both_o side_n soon_o after_o the_o prince_n of_o parma_n be_v call_v by_o the_o catholic_a burgher_n send_v a_o trumpet_n to_o summon_v the_o town_n for_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n then_o do_v the_o protestant_n insist_v more_o to_o receive_v 1579._o a_o garrison_n of_o english_a scottish_a or_o french_a which_o shall_v come_v from_o brussells_n of_o which_o three_o nation_n they_o may_v have_v their_o choice_n but_o for_o that_o they_o be_v stranger_n the_o inhabitant_n will_v have_v none_o although_o it_o seem_v they_o will_v willing_o have_v receive_v that_o of_o bryell_n boisledue_n the_o next_o day_n after_o as_o their_o distrust_n increase_v and_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o enemy_n increase_v more_o and_o more_o the_o protestant_n be_v advise_v and_o do_v resolve_v to_o receive_v a_o garrison_n so_o as_o they_o will_v leave_v the_o port_n open_a to_o suffer_v they_o that_o will_v depart_v as_o if_o their_o chief_a and_o great_a fear_n have_v be_v that_o they_o will_v retain_v they_o whereunto_o this_o answer_n be_v make_v that_o if_o any_o one_o do_v fear_v he_o may_v depart_v and_o go_v where_o he_o please_v whereupon_o a_o great_a multitude_n go_v sudden_o away_o out_o of_o the_o town_n one_o provoke_v a_o other_o as_o it_o be_v always_o the_o use_n and_o custom_n in_o such_o amazement_n which_o fear_n do_v great_o fortify_v the_o adverse_a party_n their_o retreat_n be_v not_o far_o to_o heel_n heusden_n bomel_n and_o diverse_a other_o town_n thereabouts_o of_o the_o hollander_n party_n thus_o by_o the_o policy_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o one_o and_o by_o the_o indiscretion_n and_o weakness_n of_o the_o other_o this_o town_n be_v abandon_v by_o they_o of_o the_o state_n faction_n and_o the_o two_o company_n come_v from_o the_o brieyle_n be_v not_o receive_v and_o as_o the_o spanish_a faction_n grow_v more_o shameless_a and_o insolent_a they_o chase_v away_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o protestant_n that_o be_v yet_o remain_v but_o they_o will_v not_o yet_o embrace_v any_o party_n but_o in_o the_o end_n they_o be_v persuade_v for_o to_o reconcile_v themselves_o unto_o the_o noble_a prince_n of_o parma_n and_o to_o receive_v the_o peace_n of_o cologne_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v force_v to_o receive_v any_o garrison_n without_o their_o own_o consent_n yet_o they_o find_v a_o great_a decay_n in_o their_o commerce_n and_o traffic_n those_o of_o the_o town_n of_o amersfort_n and_o montfort_n under_o the_o jurisdiction_n of_o vtrecht_n as_o they_o also_o of_o zutphen_n refuse_v also_o to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o the_o union_n of_o vtrecht_n wherefore_o meaning_n to_o force_v they_o they_o begin_v first_o with_o they_o of_o amersfort_n as_o near_o unto_o vtrecht_n be_v accuse_v to_o be_v of_o a_o party_n contrary_n to_o the_o state_n to_o have_v refuse_v to_o pay_v their_o part_n of_o the_o contribution_n to_o have_v chase_v away_o the_o state_n garrison_n and_o the_o protestant_n minister_n and_o to_o have_v have_v secret_a intelligence_n with_o the_o enemy_n wherefore_o the_o town_n be_v besiege_v the_o seven_o day_n of_o march_n in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n 1579._o and_o the_o ten_o day_n follow_v reduce_v unto_o reason_n man_v with_o a_o garrison_n the_o magistrate_n renew_v and_o the_o protestant_n religion_n restore_v as_o before_o the_o union_n and_o contract_v make_v in_o vrecht_n be_v sign_v by_o the_o governor_n of_o the_o say_a province_n as_o first_o by_o john_n earl_n of_o nassave_o governor_n of_o gelderland_n and_o sutphen_n and_o then_o by_o the_o commity_n of_o the_o other_o town_n and_o province_n which_o be_v do_v in_o vtrecht_n upon_o the_o 23._o of_o january_n and_o upon_o the_o four_o of_o february_n the_o deputy_n of_o gant_n sign_v to_o the_o same_o the_o three_o of_o may_v it_o be_v ratefied_a in_o antwerp_n by_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n and_o the_o leaventh_o of_o june_n by_o george_n de_fw-fr lalain_fw-fr earl_n of_o renebregh_n governor_n of_o friesland_n ouerissel_n groan_v and_o the_o terretory_n thereof_o and_o also_o by_o the_o town_n of_o bruges_n ipre_n breda_n and_o other_o and_o by_o that_o mean_v those_o country_n be_v call_v the_o unite_a province_n this_o union_n make_v in_o vtrecht_n produce_v good_a fruit_n among_o the_o province_n and_o town_n but_o not_o so_o great_a as_o be_v expect_v for_o that_o many_o in_o hope_n of_o the_o peace_n to_o be_v make_v in_o colen_n fall_v from_o it_o and_o draw_v backward_o excuse_v themselves_o by_o the_o same_o as_o in_o vtrecht_n where_o by_o mean_n of_o the_o jealousy_n the_o one_o have_v of_o the_o other_o upon_o the_o ten_o day_n of_o june_n certain_a controversy_n do_v rise_v among_o they_o whereby_o great_a hurt_n and_o insolency_n be_v do_v in_o certain_a church_n where_o the_o scout_n burguemastér_n and_o the_o council_n of_o estate_n of_o vtrecht_n desirous_a to_o maintain_v both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o religion_n in_o peace_n and_o unity_n and_o to_o separate_v the_o contentious_a person_n one_o from_o the_o other_o the_o better_a to_o withstand_v the_o common_a enemy_n after_o diverse_a communication_n and_o conference_n have_v concern_v the_o same_o by_o consent_n of_o five_o church_n within_o vtrecht_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o whole_a spirituality_n of_o the_o one_o part_n and_o of_o the_o colonel_n captain_n and_o commander_n of_o the_o town_n in_o the_o name_n of_o burgher_n together_o with_o they_o of_o the_o reform_a religion_n on_o the_o other_o part_n and_o also_o by_o the_o advice_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n governor_n of_o the_o town_n town_n and_o terretory_n of_o vtrecht_n devise_v a_o certain_a contract_n of_o a_o religion_n peace_n beare_v date_n the_o fifteen_o of_o june_n make_v mention_n of_o the_o pacification_n of_o
defend_v and_o preserve_v you_o and_o for_o that_o which_o concern_v the_o say_a estate_n and_o wherein_o they_o find_v themselves_o tax_v by_o the_o say_a proscription_n they_o be_v resolve_v with_o the_o first_o opportunity_n to_o justify_v themselves_o give_v in_o delft_n etc._n etc._n this_o answer_n be_v print_v in_o diverse_a tongue_n be_v send_v to_o all_o the_o prince_n of_o europe_n to_o justify_v himself_o of_o the_o accusation_n lay_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o say_a proscription_n and_o to_o show_v who_o have_v be_v the_o first_o motive_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o trouble_n in_o the_o netherlands_o this_o year_n die_v frederick_n schencke_v of_o tautenbergh_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n be_v precedent_n of_o the_o chamber_n at_o spiers_n who_o in_o the_o year_n 1559_o succeed_v jordan_n van_fw-mi egmont_n in_o the_o say_a bishopric_n and_o be_v the_o 61_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n which_o bishop_n have_v govern_v that_o country_n 884_o year_n from_o anno_fw-la 696_o till_o anno_fw-la 1580._o this_o frederick_n be_v a_o man_n of_o great_a learning_n as_o do_v appear_v by_o his_o write_n the_o eight_o and_o twenty_o of_o december_n die_v gerard_n of_o grosbeke_a cardinal_n bishop_n and_o prince_n of_o liege_n who_o contrary_a to_o the_o disposition_n of_o the_o liegeois_n have_v open_o defend_v the_o spanish_a faction_n some_o think_v he_o die_v of_o grief_n for_o that_o the_o country_n will_v not_o yield_v to_o the_o contribution_n which_o he_o demand_v the_o estate_n will_v have_v have_v some_o prince_n advance_v who_o have_v be_v better_o affect_v to_o their_o party_n and_o above_o all_o the_o archduke_n mathias_n who_o be_v then_o in_o the_o netherlands_o whereunto_o they_o recommend_v he_o but_o the_o partisan_n of_o spain_n carry_v it_o by_o voice_n for_o ernest_n son_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o bavaria_n bishop_n of_o fresingen_n who_o have_v before_o labour_v to_o have_v the_o bishopric_n and_o electorship_n of_o cologne_n the_o which_o he_o have_v together_o with_o the_o postulat_fw-la of_o munster_n with_o other_o great_a dignity_n so_o as_o we_o may_v true_o say_v that_o the_o say_v ernest_n be_v at_o this_o day_n one_o of_o the_o great_a prelate_n in_o christendom_n in_o november_n past_a colonel_n balfour_n general_a of_o the_o scot_n that_o be_v under_o the_o state_n service_n be_v in_o garrison_n at_o bruges_n in_o flanders_n go_v forth_o with_o a_o troop_n of_o horse_n and_o set_v upon_o in_o the_o village_n of_o wassenare_n in_o franc_n of_o bruges_n certain_a light_a horseman_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o parmaes_n the_o which_o he_o defeat_v but_o succour_n come_v balfour_n who_o have_v but_o threescore_o horse_n after_o that_o he_o have_v fight_v valiant_o be_v defeat_v and_o slay_v but_o not_o without_o great_a slaughter_n of_o the_o spaniard_n his_o body_n be_v carry_v to_o bruges_n and_o honourable_o inter_v he_o be_v much_o lament_v for_o the_o good_a service_n which_o he_o have_v do_v in_o flanders_n neither_o die_v he_o poor_a his_o wife_n be_v bring_v in_o bed_n soon_o after_o in_o the_o same_o town_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o may_n the_o deputy_n of_o the_o province_n of_o the_o netherlands_o that_o be_v send_v into_o france_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o anjou_n return_v back_o again_o have_v make_v choice_n of_o he_o for_o their_o sovereign_a lord_n although_o some_o article_n of_o the_o contract_n be_v not_o full_o agree_v upon_o as_o that_o the_o king_n for_o his_o brother_n sake_n shall_v make_v war_n against_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n which_o the_o estate_n do_v much_o desire_n with_o some_o other_o but_o the_o duke_n find_v many_o in_o france_n that_o do_v cross_v his_o proceed_n therein_o be_v of_o the_o spanish_a faction_n for_o which_o cause_n about_o this_o time_n he_o make_v 1581._o a_o declaration_n and_o put_v it_o in_o print_n he_o send_v it_o to_o all_o the_o court_n of_o parliament_n of_o france_n show_v his_o firm_a and_o constant_a resolution_n touch_v the_o defence_n and_o free_n of_o the_o netherlands_o from_o trouble_n show_v how_o honourable_a it_o be_v and_o what_o profit_n it_o may_v bring_v to_o the_o kingdom_n and_o crown_n of_o france_n about_o this_o time_n there_o be_v a_o enterprise_n discover_v in_o brussels_n by_o a_o miller_n which_o carry_v letter_n who_o be_v put_v to_o the_o rack_n and_o torture_v accuse_v the_o signior_n of_o haussy_n and_o his_o wife_n of_o certain_a practice_n for_o the_o which_o they_o be_v commit_v to_o close_a prison_n with_o the_o lady_n of_o waerdenburch_n sister_n to_o the_o say_a lady_n and_o other_o who_o be_v soon_o after_o release_v except_o the_o say_a lord_n of_o haussy_n who_o continue_v for_o a_o time_n in_o prison_n with_o doctor_n cornet_n but_o afterward_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o the_o signior_n of_o timpel_n governor_n of_o the_o town_n who_o marry_v the_o say_a lady_n of_o waerdenburch_n the_o signior_n of_o haussy_n be_v set_v at_o liberty_n and_o go_v for_o a_o time_n into_o france_n and_o not_o long_o after_o there_o be_v a_o uproar_n begin_v and_o make_v by_o mean_n of_o a_o preach_a monk_n that_o have_v be_v banish_v out_o of_o gant_n call_v anthony_n ruyskenueldt_n who_o serve_v there_o in_o a_o certain_a parish_n by_o mean_n of_o his_o preach_n he_o draw_v diverse_a adherent_n unto_o he_o who_o labour_v to_o frustrate_v and_o disannul_v the_o good_a resolution_n which_o the_o estate_n have_v take_v for_o their_o protection_n and_o defence_n some_o of_o they_o have_v before_o consent_v to_o the_o enterprise_n make_v by_o the_o earl_n of_o egmont_n and_o of_o other_o as_o of_o doctor_n joo_v butkens_n andreas_n anderlech_n the_o lord_n and_o lady_n of_o haussie_n and_o john_n cob_n a_o english_a man_n who_o not_o long_o before_o have_v be_v hang_v and_o quarter_v in_o the_o say_a town_n for_o which_o cause_n the_o magistrate_n of_o brussels_n seek_v diverse_a secret_a mean_n to_o get_v that_o monk_n out_o of_o the_o town_n but_o all_o in_o vain_a at_o the_o last_o he_o be_v more_o and_o more_o suspect_v it_o be_v resolve_v that_o he_o shall_v by_o some_o mean_n or_o other_o be_v force_v to_o depart_v which_o come_v to_o his_o knowledge_n he_o and_o his_o adherent_n cause_v a_o great_a number_n of_o people_n to_o assemble_v together_o before_o the_o governor_n house_n which_o seditious_o cry_v out_o that_o they_o be_v catholic_n neither_o can_v nor_o will_v endure_v that_o their_o peacher_n shall_v be_v drive_v out_o of_o the_o town_n say_v that_o they_o will_v soon_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v cut_v in_o piece_n with_o many_o such_o word_n more_o but_o for_o that_o time_n they_o be_v pacify_v with_o fair_a word_n but_o in_o the_o afternoon_n the_o magistrate_n be_v come_v thither_o they_o begin_v another_o great_a outcry_n among_o they_o and_o in_o great_a rage_n they_o begin_v to_o pluck_v up_o the_o stone_n in_o the_o street_n and_o make_v a_o great_a uproar_n with_o their_o weapon_n and_o the_o stone_n the_o amptman_n have_v a_o hatchet_n throw_v at_o his_o head_n but_o the_o garrison_n and_o the_o well_o affect_a burgher_n arm_v themselves_o the_o uproar_n cease_v and_o after_o that_o further_a information_n be_v take_v therein_o it_o be_v find_v that_o diverse_a seditious_a enterprise_n have_v be_v practise_v &_o invent_v in_o the_o cloister_n under_o pretence_n of_o go_v to_o mass_n as_o also_o at_o the_o like_a assembly_n of_o the_o say_v seditious_a preacher_n anth._n ruyskenueldt_n for_o which_o cause_n by_o full_a consent_n of_o the_o town_n man_n and_o member_n of_o the_o same_o they_o cause_v the_o say_a ruyskenueldt_n and_o some_o of_o his_o adherent_n to_o depart_v out_o of_o the_o town_n determine_v further_a to_o shut_v up_o the_o cloister_n and_o the_o church_n that_o no_o more_o such_o violence_n shall_v be_v use_v by_o such_o tumult_n as_o also_o that_o by_o authority_n of_o the_o magistrate_n all_o the_o image_n in_o every_o place_n of_o the_o town_n shall_v be_v break_v down_o and_o that_o the_o best_a part_n of_o they_o shall_v be_v sell_v with_o most_o advantage_n towards_o the_o charge_n of_o the_o town_n and_o the_o relief_n of_o the_o poor_a whereupon_o a_o proclamation_n be_v make_v show_v the_o abuse_n and_o dangerous_a practice_n of_o the_o papist_n within_o the_o town_n it_o be_v decree_v by_o the_o amptman_n and_o magistrate_n of_o the_o brussels_n say_a town_n for_o the_o peace_n union_n and_o security_n of_o the_o say_a town_n not_o to_o permit_v nor_o allow_v of_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o romish_a religion_n in_o any_o church_n or_o chapel_n of_o the_o same_o and_o that_o therefore_o it_o shall_v whole_o be_v suspend_v &_o forbid_v until_o that_o other_o order_n shall_v be_v take_v in_o the_o cause_n concern_v the_o say_a town_n &_o the_o country_n and_o that_o therein_o they_o shall_v follow_v the_o necessity_n of_o the_o time_n as_o
&_o have_v cause_v the_o pioner_n to_o fill_v up_o the_o ditch_n and_o begin_v to_o undermine_v the_o wall_n so_o as_o he_o force_v they_o within_o to_o parley_v but_o dekema_n refuse_v to_o accept_v of_o the_o condition_n sonoy_n his_o soldier_n compel_v he_o thereunto_o and_o deliver_v he_o and_o eighteen_o friselander_n more_o prisoner_n to_o sonoy_v the_o rest_n be_v suffer_v free_o to_o depart_v this_o castle_n have_v the_o wall_n next_o unto_o the_o town_n throw_v down_o again_o and_o present_o thereupon_o sonoy_v cause_v the_o town_n to_o be_v fortify_v this_o town_n of_o staveren_n be_v very_o ancient_a and_o in_o time_n past_a be_v a_o lordship_n very_o rich_a and_o mighty_a a_o great_a town_n of_o merchandise_n and_o the_o chief_a in_o all_o those_o northern_a part_n with_o a_o very_a good_a and_o a_o spacious_a haven_n but_o now_o fill_v up_o with_o sand_n it_o have_v great_a command_n even_o as_o far_o nimmeghen_fw-mi as_o it_o appear_v by_o a_o authentic_a writing_n grave_v over_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o castle_n of_o nimmeghen_fw-mi whereas_o yet_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o old_a letter_n this_o inscription_n hucusque_fw-la ius_fw-la stauriae_fw-la that_o be_v thus_o far_o stretch_v the_o jurisdiction_n of_o the_o town_n of_o staveren_n and_o in_o another_o place_n hic_fw-la finitur_fw-la regnum_fw-la stauriae_fw-la that_o be_v here_o end_v the_o dominion_n of_o staveren_n staveren_n in_o time_n past_a be_v so_o mighty_a as_o in_o anno_fw-la 1345_o with_o the_o aid_n of_o the_o frison_n upon_o the_o 26_o of_o september_n they_o overcome_v william_n earl_n of_o henault_n with_o all_o his_o army_n in_o holland_n hard_o by_o s._n odolf_n his_o cloister_n where_o the_o say_a earl_n with_o many_o of_o his_o man_n be_v slay_v so_o that_o long_o after_o there_o be_v diverse_a dead_a man_n bone_n it_o be_v two_o hundred_o year_n since_o find_v unbury_v in_o that_o place_n for_o which_o cause_n in_o anno_fw-la 1545_o mary_n queen_n of_o hungary_n the_o emperor_n charles_n sister_n and_o regent_n in_o the_o netherlands_o cause_v all_o the_o dead_a bone_n thereabouts_o to_o be_v gather_v up_o and_o send_v to_o staveren_n where_o they_o be_v bury_v in_o may_v the_o earl_n of_o renenberghs_n soldier_n come_v out_o of_o great_a auwart_n down_o to_o the_o reediep_n and_o think_v to_o make_v a_o sconce_n upon_o the_o water_n to_o exclude_v the_o lord_n of_o nyenuenoort_n from_o the_o sea_n but_o he_o be_v advertise_v thereof_o go_v to_o encounter_v they_o &_o have_v lay_v a_o ambush_n he_o charge_v &_o defeat_v they_o slay_v and_o take_v a_o great_a number_n of_o they_o &_o carry_v away_o some_o of_o their_o ensign_n after_o that_o the_o lord_n of_o nyenuenoort_n have_v receive_v 2_o month_n pay_v for_o his_o soldier_n of_o the_o estate_n of_o friesland_n upon_o condition_n that_o he_o shall_v in_o the_o estate_n name_v besiege_v great_a auwart_o he_o for_o that_o cause_n go_v &_o besiege_v it_o with_o diverse_a company_n of_o soldier_n &_o bring_v ordnance_n before_o it_o to_o batter_v the_o fort_n but_o the_o earl_n of_o renenbergh_n be_v advertise_v thereof_o gather_v together_o all_o his_o force_n from_o myddelstum_fw-la &_o other_o place_n the_o which_o they_o do_v raze_v &_o abandon_v and_o so_o pass_v over_o the_o reediep_n have_v a_o new_a supply_n of_o 300_o horse_n he_o march_v towards_o auwart_n which_o nyenuenoort_n perceive_v he_o be_v in_o mind_n to_o have_v leave_v the_o siege_n but_o the_o most_o part_n of_o his_o captain_n be_v of_o a_o contrary_a opinion_n wherein_o they_o commit_v a_o great_a error_n for_o that_o place_v the_o peasant_n of_o friesland_n among_o their_o squadron_n of_o soldier_n they_o for_o want_n of_o experience_n as_o soon_o as_o the_o earl_n of_o renenbergh_n come_v to_o charge_n present_o without_o any_o blow_n give_v leap_v over_o the_o ditch_n with_o their_o long_a staff_n &_o run_v away_o which_o put_v the_o rest_n into_o rout_n every_o one_o seek_v to_o save_v himself_o the_o earl_n of_o renenberghs_n force_v follow_v they_o who_o take_v haspelinus_fw-la &_o berenbroek_v ensign_n captain_n stuper_n and_o vischer_n be_v take_v prisoner_n but_o not_o many_o slay_v many_o of_o they_o flee_v into_o the_o sconce_n of_o auwerderziel_n where_o the_o earl_n of_o renenbergh_n give_v two_o furious_a charge_n but_o he_o be_v force_v to_o leave_v it_o with_o great_a loss_n of_o his_o man_n but_o come_v thither_o again_o with_o the_o canon_n and_o have_v batter_v it_o and_o make_v a_o breach_n after_o three_o assault_n they_o force_v it_o kill_v all_o they_o find_v in_o it_o where_o among_o the_o rest_n schelto_n jarge_v a_o wise_a and_o a_o valiant_a captain_n be_v slay_v the_o friselander_n present_o after_o assemble_v the_o disperse_a soldier_n again_o so_o that_o nynuenoort_n be_v make_v strong_a with_o more_o soldier_n go_v to_o his_o fort_n of_o winsum_n but_o the_o earl_n of_o renenbergh_n 1581._o come_v before_o it_o with_o all_o his_o power_n the_o fort_n be_v not_o yet_o finish_v nor_o able_a to_o endure_v the_o canon_n he_o be_v constrain_v by_o his_o own_o man_n to_o parley_v with_o the_o earl_n so_o as_o it_o be_v agree_v that_o he_o shall_v depart_v free_o with_o bag_n and_o baggage_n and_o leave_v all_o his_o other_o fort_n nyenuenoort_n be_v thus_o overthrow_v the_o earl_n of_o renenbergh_n be_v master_n all_o over_o the_o ommelands_n as_o far_o as_o doccum_fw-la in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o estate_n to_o aid_v the_o lord_n of_o nyenuenoort_n although_o too_o late_o appoint_v sir_n john_n norris_n to_o be_v general_a over_o certain_a force_n and_o with_o he_o eight_o company_n of_o sonoy_n his_o regiment_n with_o some_o other_o who_o be_v make_v strong_a with_o the_o remainder_n of_o the_o break_a company_n seek_v opportunity_n to_o give_v the_o earl_n of_o renenbergh_n battle_n and_o as_o captain_n schul_n with_o certain_a soldier_n have_v take_v monikerziel_n fort_n he_o take_v that_o from_o they_o and_o force_v the_o earl_n of_o renenberghs_n troop_n to_o go_v out_o of_o the_o village_n in_o gripskerke_n in_o battle_n colonel_n sonoy_n lead_v the_o foreward_n and_o begin_v the_o charge_n cold_o by_o many_o skirmish_n until_o the_o rest_n come_v on_o and_o charge_v in_o gross_a whereupon_o the_o renenbergher_n flee_v and_o be_v pursue_v till_o they_o come_v to_o groan_v with_o the_o loss_n of_o certain_a ensign_n and_o seven_o hundred_o of_o their_o man_n beside_o many_o which_o be_v take_v prisoner_n and_o small_a loss_n to_o the_o victor_n they_o take_v great_a store_n of_o their_o arm_n which_o they_o that_o flee_v be_v force_v to_o cast_v away_o and_o yet_o sir_n john_n norris_n have_v no_o horseman_n with_o he_o but_o only_o his_o own_o cornet_n whereby_o many_o of_o the_o renenbergher_n save_v their_o life_n most_o by_o mean_n of_o the_o ditch_n there_o be_v also_o four_o piece_n of_o ordnance_n take_v from_o they_o and_o all_o their_o provision_n the_o 23_o of_o july_n die_v george_n of_o lalain_n baron_fw-fr of_o ville_fw-fr earl_n of_o renenbergh_n brother_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o hoochstraten_v for_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n of_o this_o defeat_n although_o his_o sickness_n be_v not_o without_o some_o suspicion_n of_o poison_n during_o his_o sickness_n he_o do_v often_o grieve_v and_o lament_v that_o he_o have_v quit_v the_o estate_n party_n whereby_o he_o have_v draw_v himself_o into_o such_o a_o labyrinth_n cry_v out_o often_o o_o renenbergh_n groan_v groan_v whereunto_o have_v thou_o bring_v i_o curse_v the_o day_n that_o he_o have_v ever_o see_v it_o the_o last_o 8_o day_n before_o his_o death_n he_o exclaim_v also_o upon_o his_o sister_n cornille_o of_o lalain_n forbid_v she_o to_o come_v in_o his_o sight_n see_v that_o she_o have_v seduce_v he_o and_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o perdition_n this_o earl_n of_o renenbergh_n be_v son_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o escornet_n governor_n of_o guelderland_n for_o the_o emperor_n who_o have_v to_o wife_n the_o daughter_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o renenbergh_n &_o afterward_o by_o the_o succession_n of_o his_o cousin_n become_v earl_n of_o hoochstraten_v as_o also_o the_o say_a george_n of_o lalain_n succeed_v after_o the_o death_n of_o cont_n herman_n his_o uncle_n by_o the_o mother_n side_n cannon_n of_o cologne_n to_o the_o say_a earldom_n of_o renenbergh_n his_o elder_a brother_n earl_n of_o hoochstraten_v be_v call_v anthony_n of_o lalain_n a_o wise_a and_o valiant_a nobleman_n who_o in_o the_o year_n 1567._o retire_v himself_o with_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n out_o of_o the_o netherlands_n &_o be_v also_o banish_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o alva_n as_o we_o have_v former_o show_v he_o die_v of_o a_o shot_n in_o the_o foot_n in_o the_o first_o voyage_n which_o the_o prince_n make_v with_o his_o army_n into_o these_o country_n leave_v some_o child_n among_o other_o his_o elder_a be_v also_o
design_v he_o can_v not_o bring_v his_o conception_n and_o enterprise_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o pretend_v yet_o he_o revive_v a_o new_a war_n the_o which_o continue_v unto_o this_o day_n in_o stead_n of_o rest_n and_o a_o assure_a peace_n whereof_o he_o do_v so_o much_o vaunt_v at_o his_o come_n which_o reason_n have_v give_v we_o great_a occasion_n to_o forsake_v the_o king_n of_o spain_n and_o to_o seek_v some_o other_o mighty_a and_o merciful_a prince_n to_o help_v to_o defend_v these_o 1581._o country_n and_o to_o take_v they_o into_o his_o protection_n and_o the_o rather_o for_o that_o these_o country_n have_v endure_v such_o oppression_n receive_v such_o wrong_n and_o have_v be_v forsake_v and_o abandon_v by_o their_o prince_n for_o the_o space_n of_o twenty_o year_n and_o more_o during_o the_o which_o the_o inhabitant_n have_v be_v entreat_v not_o as_o subject_n but_o as_o enemy_n their_o natural_a prince_n and_o lord_n seek_v to_o ruin_v they_o by_o arm_n moreover_o after_o the_o death_n of_o dom_n john_n have_v send_v the_o baron_n of_o selles_n who_o under_o colour_n of_o propound_v some_o mean_n of_o a_o accord_n declare_v sufficient_o that_o the_o king_n will_v not_o avow_v the_o pacification_n make_v at_o gant_n which_o dom_n john_n notwithstanding_o have_v swear_v to_o maintain_v set_v daily_o down_o more_o hard_a condition_n yet_o for_o that_o we_o will_v discharge_v ourselves_o of_o our_o duty_n we_o have_v not_o omit_v to_o make_v humble_a suit_n by_o writing_n employ_v moreover_o the_o favour_n of_o the_o great_a prince_n of_o christendom_n seek_v by_o all_o mean_n without_o intermission_n to_o reconcile_v ourselves_o unto_o the_o king_n have_v also_o of_o late_o keep_v our_o deputy_n long_o at_o cologne_n hope_v there_o by_o the_o intercession_n of_o his_o imperial_a majesty_n and_o some_o princess_n elector_n to_o have_v obtain_v a_o assure_a peace_n with_o some_o moderate_a toleration_n of_o religion_n the_o which_o do_v chief_o concern_v god_n and_o man_n conscience_n as_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o affair_n of_o the_o country_n do_v then_o require_v but_o in_o the_o end_n we_o find_v it_o by_o experience_n that_o nothing_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v from_o the_o king_n by_o the_o conference_n at_o cologne_n and_o that_o it_o be_v practise_v and_o do_v only_o serve_v to_o disunite_v and_o divide_v the_o province_n that_o they_o may_v with_o the_o more_o facility_n vanquish_v and_o subdue_v first_o one_o and_o then_o another_o and_o execute_v upon_o they_o their_o first_o design_n the_o which_o have_v since_o plain_o appear_v by_o a_o certain_a proscription_n which_o the_o king_n have_v cause_v to_o be_v publish_v whereby_o we_o and_o all_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o unite_a province_n and_o officer_n that_o hold_v their_o party_n be_v proclaim_v rebel_n and_o to_o have_v forfeit_v life_n and_o good_n promise_v moreover_o a_o great_a sum_n of_o money_n to_o he_o that_o shall_v slay_v the_o say_a prince_n and_o all_o to_o make_v the_o poor_a inhabitant_n odious_a to_o hinder_v their_o navigation_n and_o traffic_n and_o to_o bring_v they_o into_o extreme_a despair_n so_o as_o despair_v of_o all_o mean_n of_o reconciliation_n and_o destitute_a of_o all_o other_o succour_n and_o aid_n we_o have_v according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n for_o the_o tuition_n and_o defence_n of_o we_o and_o other_o inhabitant_n the_o right_n privilege_n ancient_a custom_n and_o liberty_n of_o the_o country_n and_o the_o life_n and_o honour_n of_o we_o our_o wife_n child_n and_o posterity_n to_o the_o end_n they_o fall_v not_o into_o the_o slavery_n of_o the_o spaniard_n leave_v upon_o just_a cause_n the_o king_n of_o spain_n be_v force_v to_o seek_v out_o and_o find_v 〈◊〉_d other_o mean_n such_o as_o for_o the_o great_a safety_n and_o preservation_n of_o our_o right_n privilege_n and_o liberty_n we_o have_v think_v most_o fit_a and_o convenient_a we_o therefore_o give_v all_o man_n to_o understand_v that_o have_v due_o consider_v all_o these_o thing_n and_o be_v press_v by_o extreme_a necessity_n we_o have_v by_o a_o general_a resolution_n and_o consent_n declare_v and_o do_v declare_v by_o these_o present_n the_o king_n of_o spain_n ipsoiure_v to_o be_v fall_v from_o the_o signiory_n principality_n jurisdiction_n and_o inheritance_n of_o these_o say_a country_n and_o that_o we_o be_v resolve_v never_o to_o acknowledge_v he_o any_o more_o in_o any_o matter_n concern_v the_o prince_n jurisdiction_n or_o demean_n of_o these_o netherlands_o nor_o to_o use_v hereafter_o neither_o yet_o to_o suffer_v any_o other_o to_o use_v his_o name_n as_o sovereign_a lord_n thereof_o according_a to_o the_o which_o we_o declare_v all_o officer_n private_a nobleman_n vassal_n and_o other_o inhabitant_n of_o these_o country_n of_o what_o condition_n or_o quality_n soever_o to_o be_v from_o henceforth_o discharge_v of_o the_o oath_n which_o they_o have_v make_v in_o any_o manner_n whatsoever_o unto_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n as_o lord_n of_o these_o country_n or_o of_o that_o whereby_o they_o may_v be_v bind_v unto_o he_o and_o for_o the_o above_o name_v reason_n the_o most_o part_n of_o the_o say_v unite_v province_n by_o a_o common_a accord_n and_o consent_n of_o their_o member_n have_v submit_v themselves_o under_o the_o command_n and_o government_n of_o the_o high_a and_o mighty_a prince_n the_o duke_n of_o anjou_n and_o alencon_n etc._n etc._n upon_o certain_a condition_n contract_v and_o accord_v with_o his_o highness_n and_o that_o the_o archduke_n of_o austria_n mathias_n have_v resign_v into_o our_o hand_n the_o government_n general_a of_o these_o country_n the_o which_o have_v be_v accept_v by_o us._n we_o enjoin_v and_o command_v all_o judge_n officer_n and_o all_o other_o to_o who_o it_o shall_v appertain_v that_o hereafter_o they_o leave_v and_o forbear_v to_o use_v any_o more_o the_o name_n title_n great_a seal_n or_o signet_n of_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n and_o in_o stead_n thereof_o while_o that_o the_o duke_n of_o anjou_n for_o his_o urgent_a affair_n concern_v the_o good_a and_o welfare_n of_o the_o country_n shall_v be_v yet_o absent_a for_o as_o much_o as_o shall_v concern_v the_o province_n which_o have_v contract_v with_o his_o highness_n and_o touch_v the_o rest_n by_o way_n of_o provision_n they_o shall_v use_v the_o title_n and_o name_n of_o the_o chief_a and_o counsel_n of_o the_o country_n and_o until_o that_o the_o say_v head_n and_o counsellor_n shall_v be_v name_v call_v and_o real_o establish_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o their_o charge_n and_o 1581._o office_n they_o shall_v use_v our_o name_n except_z holland_z and_o zeeland_n where_o they_o shall_v use_v as_o they_o have_v former_o do_v the_o name_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n and_o of_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o say_a province_n until_o that_o the_o say_a counsel_n shall_v be_v in_o force_n and_o then_o they_o shall_v govern_v themselves_o as_o it_o be_v agree_v touch_v the_o instruction_n give_v for_o the_o say_a counsel_n &_o the_o accord_v make_v with_o his_o highness_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o the_o king_n seal_n they_o shall_v hereafter_o use_v our_o great_a seal_n counter_a seal_n and_o signet_n in_o matter_n concern_v the_o government_n general_a for_o the_o which_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o country_n according_a to_o their_o instruction_n shall_v have_v authority_n and_o in_o matter_n concern_v the_o policy_n administration_n of_o justice_n and_o other_o private_a act_n of_o every_o province_n the_o provincial_a consul_n and_o other_o shall_v respective_o use_v the_o name_n and_o seal_v of_o the_o say_a province_n where_o the_o matter_n shall_v be_v in_o question_n and_o no_o other_o upon_o pain_n of_o nullity_n of_o the_o say_a letter_n or_o dispatch_n which_o shall_v be_v otherwise_o make_v or_o seal_v and_o to_o the_o end_n these_o thing_n may_v be_v the_o better_o observe_v and_o effect_v we_o have_v enjoin_v and_o command_v and_o do_v enjoin_v and_o command_v by_o these_o present_n that_o all_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n seal_n which_o be_v at_o this_o present_a within_o these_o unite_a province_n shall_v be_v deliver_v into_o the_o estate_n hand_n or_o to_o he_o that_o shall_v have_v commission_n and_o authority_n from_o they_o upon_o pain_n of_o arbitrarie_a punishment_n moreover_o we_o ordain_v and_o command_v that_o from_o henceforth_o the_o name_n and_o arm_n of_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n shall_v not_o be_v put_v nor_o stamp_v in_o any_o coin_n of_o these_o unite_a province_n but_o there_o shall_v be_v such_o a_o figure_n set_v upon_o they_o as_o shall_v be_v appoint_v for_o the_o coin_v of_o new_a piece_n of_o gold_n and_o silver_n in_o like_a sort_n we_o enjoin_v and_o command_v the_o precedent_n and_o lord_n of_o the_o privy_a counsel_n and_o all_o other_o chauncellor_n precedent_n provincial_a consul_n and_o all_o precedent_n and_o chief_a master_n of_o
the_o virgin_n of_o antwerp_n and_o at_o every_o corner_n of_o a_o street_n where_o he_o shall_v pass_v scaffold_n be_v make_v whereon_o they_o do_v figure_n diverse_a history_n and_o moral_n fit_a for_o the_o reception_n of_o a_o new_a prince_n to_o serve_v he_o as_o a_o example_n and_o precedent_n the_o which_o for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v interpret_v unto_o he_o with_o many_o arch_n coloss_n pyramid_n and_o other_o show_v of_o triumph_n all_o which_o solemnity_n and_o ceremony_n continue_v until_o night_n the_o canon_n still_o thunder_v from_o the_o rampart_v in_o the_o end_n he_o be_v conduct_v with_o this_o royal_a train_n unto_o his_o palace_n in_o the_o abbey_n of_o s._n michael_n where_o supper_n attend_v he_o be_v also_o prepare_v for_o all_o the_o nobleman_n that_o do_v accompany_v he_o thursday_n follow_v be_v the_o two_o and_o twenty_o day_n of_o the_o month_n the_o duke_n go_v unto_o the_o town-house_n before_o the_o which_o there_o be_v a_o great_a scaffold_n erect_v and_o rich_o appoint_v where_o according_a to_o the_o accustom_a solemnity_n and_o ceremony_n he_o take_v a_o particular_a oath_n antwerp_n to_o the_o town_n of_o antwerp_n in_o the_o bourgomasters_n hand_n with_o a_o oration_n to_o the_o people_n pronounce_v by_o the_o pensioner_n then_o the_o amptman_n do_v read_v with_o a_o loud_a voice_n in_o the_o vulgar_a tongue_n to_o the_o bourgomaster_n sheriff_n officer_n counsel_n of_o the_o town_n and_o to_o all_o the_o people_n the_o oath_n which_o they_o make_v unto_o the_o duke_n so_o as_o lift_v up_o their_o hand_n they_o do_v swear_v fealty_n and_o obedience_n unto_o he_o which_o do_v they_o cast_v gold_n and_o silver_n abroad_o as_o before_o after_o which_o the_o duke_n with_o all_o the_o nobleman_n french_a english_a and_o netherlander_n go_v and_o dine_v in_o the_o state_n house_n the_o duke_n be_v thus_o invest_v in_o the_o duchie_a of_o brabant_n and_o the_o marquisite_a of_o the_o holy_a empire_n the_o romish_a catholic_n of_o the_o town_n of_o antwerp_n do_v importune_v he_o to_o have_v free_a and_o public_a exercise_n of_o their_o religion_n rely_v upon_o the_o duke_n profession_n of_o the_o same_o religion_n to_o who_o in_o the_o end_n there_o be_v grant_v by_o the_o advice_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n and_o the_o counsel_n of_o estate_n that_o they_o may_v assist_v at_o mass_n evensong_n and_o other_o ceremony_n in_o the_o temple_n of_o s._n michael_n abbey_n when_o as_o the_o duke_n shall_v be_v present_a upon_o condition_n that_o they_o shall_v take_v the_o oath_n which_o be_v propound_v unto_o they_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o prince_n of_o orange_n present_v unto_o he_o the_o deputy_n of_o the_o consistory_n of_o the_o protestant_a religion_n who_o come_v to_o congratulate_v his_o happy_a come_n to_o this_o new_a estate_n and_o duchie_n of_o brabant_n offer_v he_o all_o service_n fidelity_n and_o obedience_n as_o to_o their_o prince_n and_o sovereign_a lord_n beseech_v he_o that_o he_o will_v in_o like_a sort_n receive_v they_o under_o his_o defence_n safeguard_n and_o protection_n as_o his_o most_o humble_a subject_n and_o obedient_a vassal_n and_o represent_v unto_o he_o the_o example_n of_o his_o grand_a father_n francis_n the_o first_o they_o beseech_v he_o to_o have_v learning_n and_o learned_a man_n in_o recommendation_n and_o then_o they_o end_v their_o speech_n with_o a_o prayer_n unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v give_v he_o the_o courage_n of_o david_n the_o wisdom_n of_o solomon_n and_o the_o zeal_n of_o ezechias_n whereupon_o the_o duke_n answer_v that_o he_o be_v glad_a and_o very_a well_o please_v to_o see_v their_o concord_n and_o unity_n that_o he_o do_v hope_n so_o to_o govern_v they_o as_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v frustrate_a of_o that_o good_a expectation_n which_o they_o have_v of_o he_o wherein_o he_o will_v imitate_v the_o step_n of_o his_o predecessor_n and_o so_o thank_v they_o for_o the_o love_n and_o affection_n they_o seem_v to_o bear_v he_o he_o receive_v they_o and_o all_o the_o people_n in_o general_a under_o his_o defence_n and_o protection_n entreat_v they_o that_o they_o will_v persevere_v in_o their_o profession_n and_o good_a endeavour_n promise_v to_o maintain_v they_o therein_o &_o to_o gratify_v all_o learned_a man_n professor_n scholar_n and_o other_o after_o the_o conquest_n of_o the_o town_n of_o tournay_n the_o prince_n of_o parma_n suffer_v his_o army_n to_o rest_v some_o time_n in_o the_o town_n and_o place_n which_o he_o have_v recover_v from_o the_o estate_n where_o they_o make_v themselves_o to_o be_v serve_v and_o observe_v after_o the_o spanish_a manner_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n he_o hold_v a_o counsel_n with_o the_o estate_n of_o arthois_n and_o henault_n not_o only_o concern_v the_o government_n general_a which_o the_o duchess_n his_o mother_n be_v return_v to_o namur_n pretend_a as_o we_o have_v say_v but_o chief_o to_o cause_v his_o spanish_a italian_a high_a dutch_a and_o bourguignon_fw-fr force_n to_o return_v who_o according_a to_o the_o treaty_n of_o their_o reconciliation_n be_v go_v out_o of_o the_o country_n whereon_o he_o do_v the_o more_o insist_v pretend_v that_o the_o say_a article_n be_v put_v into_o the_o treaty_n only_o to_o induce_v and_o move_v the_o other_o province_n of_o brabant_n flanders_n etc._n etc._n to_o enter_v into_o the_o reconciliation_n who_o if_o they_o have_v reconcile_v themselves_o as_o they_o do_v the_o say_a troop_n have_v then_o be_v quite_o exclude_v as_o unprofitable_a in_o these_o part_n but_o now_o say_v he_o see_v it_o have_v not_o succeed_v and_o that_o the_o unreconciled_a province_n have_v now_o show_v themselves_o great_a enemy_n to_o the_o king_n and_o they_o than_o ever_o have_v call_v the_o french_a to_o their_o aid_n it_o be_v more_o 1582_o than_o necessary_a for_o their_o good_a and_o the_o king_n service_n to_o have_v those_o strange_a soldier_n call_v back_o whereunto_o in_o the_o end_n the_o estate_n of_o arthois_n and_o henault_n yield_v for_o the_o which_o a_o act_n be_v make_v which_o damp_n john_n saracen_n abbot_n of_o s._n vaast_n in_o arras_n carry_v into_o spain_n have_v his_o brother_n n._n saracen_n ah_o tailor_n by_o profession_n with_o he_o who_o the_o king_n for_o the_o love_n of_o the_o say_a abbot_n make_v a_o knight_n and_o afterward_o by_o mean_n of_o the_o church_n good_n and_o the_o help_n of_o my_o lord_n abbot_n he_o attain_v to_o great_a wealth_n and_o among_o other_o thing_n he_o purchase_v the_o signiory_n of_o alennes_n by_o mean_n whereof_o and_o of_o his_o knighthood_n this_o tailor_n by_o the_o recommendation_n of_o his_o brother_n obtain_v letter_n of_o estate_n to_o be_v admit_v with_o the_o chief_a nobleman_n in_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o county_n of_o arthois_n and_o so_o may_v the_o say_a abbot_n who_o the_o king_n have_v make_v counsellor_n of_o estate_n in_o the_o netherlands_o discover_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o particular_a estate_n of_o arthois_n for_o which_o cause_n he_o be_v afterward_o exclude_v by_o the_o ancient_a nobility_n of_o the_o country_n not_o without_o a_o affront_n which_o he_o digest_v quiet_o this_o abbot_n when_o as_o all_o man_n will_v seem_v to_o make_v show_v to_o be_v well_o affect_v unto_o their_o country_n against_o dom_n john_n of_o austria_n do_v write_v a_o bitter_a invective_n against_o the_o tyrannous_a and_o cruel_a government_n of_o the_o spaniard_n he_o be_v learned_a and_o well_o speak_v a_o right_a courtier_n and_o exceed_v ambitious_a in_o the_o end_n he_o become_v archbishop_n of_o cambray_n in_o which_o he_o die_v in_o the_o year_n 1598._o according_a unto_o the_o dispatch_n of_o this_o abbot_n touch_v the_o accord_n which_o be_v make_v with_o they_o of_o arthois_n and_o henault_n the_o king_n do_v present_o levy_v two_o regiment_n of_o spaniard_n two_o of_o italian_n and_o some_o of_o the_o high_a dutchman_n both_o horse_n and_o foot_n send_v seven_o hundred_o thousand_o ducat_n for_o the_o war_n of_o the_o netherlands_o a_o little_a before_o and_o also_o at_o the_o same_o season_n the_o king_n honour_v some_o nobleman_n his_o vassal_n of_o those_o country_n with_o goodly_a title_n but_o more_o honourable_a than_o profitable_a robert_n of_o melun_n lord_n of_o richebourg_n and_o by_o his_o wife_n vicont_n of_o gant_n although_o that_o in_o the_o time_n of_o dom_n john_n he_o have_v be_v a_o great_a enemy_n unto_o he_o and_o governor_n of_o arthois_n be_v create_v marquess_n of_o roubay_n the_o which_o be_v heretofore_o but_o a_o barony_n which_o his_o mother_n the_o princess_n of_o espinoy_n have_v give_v he_o oudard_n of_o bournonuille_n signior_n of_o capres_n governor_n of_o the_o town_n and_o city_n of_o atras_n have_v his_o barony_n of_o hennin_n lietard_v translate_v to_o a_o earldom_n john_n of_o s._n omer_n signior_n of_o morbeque_n governor_n of_o air_n
renown_n at_o the_o same_o time_n the_o prince_n of_o parma_n write_v many_o letter_n to_o the_o other_o town_n of_o the_o province_n of_o the_o netherlands_o to_o persuade_v they_o to_o a_o submission_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n their_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o king_n after_o this_o manner_n ensue_v we_o have_v heretofore_o and_o of_o late_o write_v unto_o you_o and_o earnest_o entreat_v you_o in_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o king_n your_o natural_a prince_n to_o consider_v of_o the_o miserable_a estate_n whereunto_o you_o be_v now_o reduce_v &_o to_o embrace_v the_o mean_n to_o return_v unto_o the_o true_a obedience_n which_o you_o owe_v unto_o your_o prince_n before_o you_o fall_v into_o great_a calamity_n and_o misery_n than_o those_o which_o hang_v over_o your_o head_n 1585._o be_v environ_v on_o all_o side_n with_o the_o oppression_n and_o ruin_n of_o war_n which_o you_o draw_v up-upon_a yourselves_o into_o the_o which_o many_o town_n have_v fall_v and_o do_v now_o but_o too_o late_a lament_v their_o misfortune_n see_v that_o we_o be_v force_v to_o proceed_v by_o the_o way_n of_o arm_n notwithstanding_o we_o have_v always_o conceive_v a_o good_a hope_n of_o you_o expect_v a_o good_a answer_n from_o you_o and_o that_o you_o will_v show_v yourselves_o as_o it_o befit_v good_a and_o faithful_a subject_n if_o our_o letter_n may_v be_v deliver_v unto_o you_o for_o we_o have_v be_v due_o inform_v that_o god_n be_v thank_v your_o heart_n be_v not_o so_o much_o alienate_v from_o his_o majesty_n as_o many_o other_o be_v which_o persist_v obstinate_o in_o their_o error_n but_o for_o that_o hitherto_o we_o have_v receive_v no_o answer_n we_o find_v that_o our_o letter_n have_v be_v suppress_v by_o some_o who_o for_o their_o private_a respect_n and_o profit_n labour_n by_o all_o the_o mean_n they_o possible_o can_v to_o nourish_v and_o maintain_v aperpetuall_a war_n among_o you_o to_o keep_v you_o in_o subjection_n and_o to_o enrich_v themselves_o with_o the_o sweat_n of_o you_o and_o your_o child_n wherefore_o be_v move_v with_o compassion_n we_o will_v not_o for_o our_o part_n spare_v neither_o labour_n nor_o cost_n to_o discharge_v ourselves_o as_o it_o belong_v to_o a_o faithful_a servant_n to_o his_o majesty_n and_o as_o we_o have_v now_o write_v unto_o you_o that_o once_o open_v your_o eye_n you_o shall_v not_o reject_v the_o good_a mean_n that_o be_v offer_v unto_o you_o to_o free_v yourselves_o of_o these_o misery_n matter_n be_v not_o so_o desperate_a but_o they_o be_v yet_o in_o your_o own_o hand_n consider_v on_o the_o one_o side_n the_o king_n great_a force_n which_o no_o town_n can_v resist_v and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n his_o natural_a bounty_n which_o he_o show_v you_o to_o draw_v you_o to_o your_o obedience_n and_o if_o you_o will_v give_v ear_n and_o yield_v to_o our_o persuasion_n we_o promise_v you_o in_o his_o majesty_n name_n such_o good_a and_o courteous_a usage_n as_o you_o can_v expect_v better_a of_o so_o mild_a a_o prince_n who_o desire_n and_o thought_n tend_v to_o no_o other_o end_n but_o to_o deliver_v his_o good_a country_n of_o the_o netherlands_o from_o such_o bloody_a war_n and_o of_o his_o own_o bounty_n to_o restore_v they_o to_o their_o freedom_n and_o ancient_a liberty_n wherein_o they_o have_v heretofore_o live_v happy_o the_o which_o we_o will_v rather_o seek_v to_o augment_v than_o any_o way_n go_v about_o to_o diminish_v if_o the_o public_a good_a require_v it_o to_o the_o which_o we_o carry_v a_o singular_a affection_n and_o will_v by_o all_o mean_n seek_v the_o advancement_n thereof_o whereof_o we_o have_v hitherto_o give_v sufficient_a proof_n and_o testimony_n refer_v ourselves_o to_o all_o the_o world_n to_o judge_v thereon_o have_v always_o seek_v &_o doneour_n best_a endeavour_n to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o his_o majesty_n will_n and_o intention_n who_o can_v but_o with_o a_o heavy_a and_o sorrowful_a countenance_n behold_v these_o country_n which_o have_v always_o and_o above_o all_o other_o be_v so_o dear_a and_o so_o much_o recommend_v unto_o he_o so_o much_o to_o forget_v themselves_o as_o he_o have_v be_v force_v to_o take_v arm_n against_o they_o notwithstanding_o that_o his_o majesty_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o trouble_n have_v seek_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o redress_v it_o and_o to_o pacific_a they_o wherefore_o we_o do_v exhort_v you_o again_o by_o these_o our_o letter_n that_o you_o will_v consider_v of_o that_o which_o be_v fit_a for_o you_o and_o that_o you_o will_v give_v ear_n unto_o it_o and_o not_o careless_o to_o let_v it_o pass_v without_o regard_n and_o then_o you_o shall_v find_v we_o very_o ready_a to_o assist_v you_o in_o all_o that_o shall_v tend_v to_o your_o good_a know_v well_o that_o by_o the_o instigation_n and_o persuasion_n of_o some_o wicked_a person_n you_o have_v be_v draw_v into_o this_o war_n which_o do_v now_o so_o much_o importune_v you_o although_o it_o have_v not_o be_v so_o much_o through_o the_o violent_a attempt_n of_o the_o perverse_a who_o be_v but_o few_o in_o number_n govern_v you_o as_o we_o hear_v as_o through_o the_o timorousness_n and_o want_n of_o courage_n in_o the_o good_a but_o be_v it_o as_o it_o may_v the_o way_n be_v open_a unto_o you_o whereby_o you_o may_v return_v to_o your_o first_o quiet_a and_o tranquillity_n under_o the_o peaceful_a government_n and_o protection_n of_o his_o majesty_n your_o natural_a prince_n and_o sovereign_a and_o of_o we_o as_o his_o lieutenant_n wherefore_o embrace_v this_o opportunity_n before_o that_o war_n oppress_v you_o and_o that_o you_o feel_v in_o effect_n that_o which_o we_o have_v long_o delay_v before_o we_o will_v seek_v to_o reduce_v you_o by_o force_n if_o you_o will_v hearken_v thereunto_o you_o shall_v find_v we_o the_o ready_a and_o the_o more_o incline_v to_o yield_v you_o that_o on_o his_o majesty_n behalf_n which_o you_o can_v desire_v with_o reason_n for_o your_o public_a good_a hereupon_o we_o will_v with_o patience_n attend_v your_o answer_n and_o full_a resolution_n and_o as_o our_o good_a friend_n recommend_v you_o to_o the_o protection_n and_o preservation_n of_o the_o goodness_n of_o the_o almighty_a the_o fâ—…ench_a king_n be_v force_v this_o year_n in_o march_n by_o the_o war_n which_o be_v very_o like_a in_o a_o short_a time_n to_o grow_v within_o the_o bowel_n of_o his_o own_o kingdom_n through_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o league_n to_o refuse_v the_o sovereignty_n of_o the_o netherlands_o which_o be_v offer_v unto_o he_o by_o the_o ambassador_n of_o the_o unite_a province_n and_o to_o deny_v they_o succour_n as_o they_o demand_v he_o 1585._o advise_v they_o to_o recommend_v their_o cause_n unto_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n and_o to_o the_o king_n of_o navarre_n the_o queen_n be_v due_o inform_v of_o the_o estate_n of_o their_o affair_n lest_o they_o shall_v be_v force_v to_o make_v some_o desperate_a agreement_n with_o their_o enemy_n have_v send_v they_o many_o comfortable_a word_n as_o well_o by_o the_o lord_n of_o grise_n as_o by_o master_n davison_v her_o majesty_n ambassador_n whereof_o the_o general_a estate_n be_v advertise_v during_o the_o siege_n of_o antwerp_n they_o resolve_v to_o give_v the_o sovereignty_n of_o the_o netherlands_o absolute_o unto_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n upon_o lawful_a and_o reasonable_a condition_n or_o else_o to_o treat_v with_o she_o to_o take_v the_o protection_n and_o defence_n thereof_o upon_o she_o or_o otherwise_o to_o crave_v her_o aid_n and_o assistance_n by_o some_o force_n to_o succour_v and_o relieve_v they_o and_o to_o that_o end_n upon_o the_o six_o of_o june_n their_o deputy_n arrive_v in_o england_n which_o be_v these_o for_o brabant_n although_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o besiege_n of_o antwerp_n not_o full_o authorize_v be_v send_v jacques_n the_o grise_n chief_a bailife_n of_o bruges_n for_o guelderland_n rutgert_n van_fw-mi harsolt_n bourgmaster_n of_o harderwicke_n for_o flaunders_n although_o likewise_o not_o full_o authorize_v noel_n of_o charon_n signior_n of_o schoonewall_n bourgmaster_n of_o franc_n for_o holland_n and_o friesland_n john_n vanden_fw-mi does_n lord_n of_o noortwicke_n joo_v of_o menin_n counsellor_n of_o the_o town_n of_o dort_n john_n van_fw-mi oldenbarnevelt_n counsellor_n of_o the_o town_n of_o rotterdam_n doctor_n francis_n maelson_n counsellor_n of_o the_o town_n of_o enckhuysen_n for_o zeeland_n jacob_n valck_n a_o civil_a lawyer_n and_o one_o of_o the_o counsel_n of_o estate_n for_o vtrecht_n paul_n buy_v doctor_n for_o friesland_n jelgher_n van_fw-mi feytzma_fw-la counsellor_n of_o estate_n hessell_n aysma_n precedent_n and_o laest_n jongama_n all_o which_o have_v full_a power_n and_o authority_n by_o procuration_n from_o their_o several_a place_n and_o province_n to_o treat_v either_o for_o the_o deliver_v over_o of_o the_o absolute_a sovereignty_n to_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n
and_o if_o occasion_n serve_v to_o be_v a_o mean_n that_o the_o say_a house_n of_o nassau_n may_v continue_v in_o the_o ancient_a authority_n and_o honour_n that_o his_o ancestor_n the_o prince_n of_o orange_n have_v always_o hold_v and_o maintain_v according_a to_o the_o contract_n of_o peace_n make_v in_o the_o castle_n of_o cambresis_fw-la anno_fw-la 1559_o between_o france_n and_o spain_n and_o whereas_o the_o principal_a inheritance_n that_o belong_v unto_o he_o and_o his_o brother_n prince_n frederick_n hendericke_n lay_v in_o the_o earldom_n of_o burgundy_n and_o that_o there_o may_v be_v some_o hope_n in_o time_n to_o recover_v the_o same_o into_o their_o hand_n he_o beseech_v her_o majesty_n to_o aid_v and_o assist_v they_o with_o her_o favour_n and_o authority_n unto_o the_o french_a king_n and_o the_o swisser_n border_v thereupon_o and_o especial_o to_o the_o lord_n of_o berne_n that_o some_o mean_n may_v be_v wrought_v 1585._o for_o the_o recovery_n of_o the_o same_o as_o occasion_n shall_v serve_v and_o further_o as_o it_o be_v manifest_o know_v what_o great_a loss_n of_o land_n and_o possession_n the_o say_a house_n of_o nassau_n have_v sustain_v and_o endure_v by_o the_o king_n of_o spany_n and_o his_o adherent_n mean_n he_o beseech_v her_o majesty_n to_o interpose_v her_o authority_n good_a occasion_n be_v offer_v that_o they_o may_v be_v recompense_v be_v now_o almost_o deprive_v of_o all_o their_o inheritance_n with_o some_o possession_n and_o land_n of_o the_o like_a nature_n unto_o those_o which_o they_o have_v lose_v and_o if_o it_o shall_v so_o fall_v out_o as_o the_o say_a prince_n maurice_n and_o the_o princess_n in_o heart_n desire_v that_o her_o majesty_n will_v be_v please_v to_o take_v the_o chief_a sovereignty_n and_o government_n of_o those_o country_n upon_o she_o he_o beseech_v she_o to_o have_v a_o regard_n unto_o the_o article_n as_o she_o shall_v find_v they_o convenient_a present_v unto_o she_o by_o the_o estate_n touch_v the_o house_n of_o nassau_n insert_v together_o with_o the_o article_n offer_v unto_o her_o majesty_n concern_v the_o sovereignty_n also_o if_o it_o please_v her_o majesty_n to_o employ_v any_o man_n of_o honour_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o country_n of_o germany_n in_o her_o service_n he_o beseech_v she_o to_o prefer_v grave_a john_n van_fw-mi nassau_n as_o one_o well_o affect_v to_o do_v her_o majesty_n any_o service_n whatsoever_o and_o one_o that_o always_o have_v be_v true_a and_o faithful_a unto_o those_o country_n and_o who_o zeal_n unto_o religion_n wisdom_n and_o experience_n be_v know_v unto_o all_o man_n last_o he_o beseech_v her_o majesty_n to_o be_v please_v to_o cause_v some_o act_n to_o be_v draw_v and_o make_v in_o such_o order_n as_o she_o shall_v think_v good_a concern_v the_o aforesaid_a humble_a petition_n make_v by_o the_o say_a princess_n earl_n and_o child_n of_o the_o house_n of_o nassau_n to_o no_o other_o end_n than_o only_o to_o serve_v for_o a_o sufficient_a testimonial_a for_o those_o of_o the_o say_a house_n to_o show_v and_o bear_v witness_n of_o their_o endeavour_n and_o good_a meaning_n for_o the_o welfare_n and_o uphold_v of_o the_o say_a house_n of_o nassau_n write_a in_o the_o hage_n the_o fourteen_o of_o october_n 1585._o sign_v loise_n de_fw-fr coligni_n &_o maurice_n de_fw-fr nassau_n and_o before_o the_o come_n over_o of_o the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n the_o general_a estate_n give_v unto_o prince_n maurice_n of_o nassau_n a_o commission_n for_o the_o government_n captain_n general_n and_o admiral_n place_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n with_o due_a respect_n to_o be_v have_v unto_o the_o governor_n general_a which_o her_o majesty_n shall_v send_v over_o they_o likewise_o ordain_v and_o think_v it_o expedient_a to_o set_v down_o the_o title_n of_o the_o say_a prince_n maurice_n which_o shall_v be_v use_v in_o all_o commission_n and_o execution_n of_o thing_n that_o shall_v pass_v out_o of_o the_o court_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n in_o the_o same_o manner_n as_o follow_v maurice_n prince_n of_o orange_n earl_n of_o nassau_n catzenellebourg_n vianden_n dietz_n etc._n etc._n marquess_n of_o campuere_a and_o flessingue_n baron_n of_o s._n vijt_fw-la doesbourg_n of_o the_o town_n of_o grave_n and_o of_o the_o land_n of_o guycke_o etc._n etc._n governor_n captain_n general_a and_o admiral_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n and_o since_o that_o time_n there_o be_v add_v thereunto_o the_o earldom_n of_o moeurs_fw-fr and_o other_o the_o nineteen_o of_o december_n robert_n lord_n dudley_n baron_n of_o denbigh_n and_o earl_n of_o leicester_n son_n to_o john_n lord_n dudley_n duke_n of_o northumberland_n appoint_v by_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n to_o be_v her_o governor_n general_a over_o the_o english_a force_n in_o the_o netherlands_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o represent_v her_o person_n be_v follow_v with_o a_o goodly_a train_n arrive_v in_o the_o province_n of_o zeeland_n where_o he_o be_v honourable_o and_o courteous_o receive_v of_o who_o and_o what_o be_v do_v by_o he_o we_o will_v speak_v hereafter_o and_o show_v while_o these_o thing_n pass_v and_o be_v agree_v upon_o in_o england_n what_o be_v do_v in_o the_o war_n in_o the_o low_a country_n after_o the_o loss_n of_o antwerp_n the_o signior_n of_o saint_n aldegonde_n who_o have_v be_v bourgomaster_n of_o the_o say_a town_n and_o a_o chief_a actor_n in_o the_o treaty_n with_o the_o prince_n of_o parma_n for_o the_o yield_a of_o the_o town_n be_v fall_v into_o disgrace_n with_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o unite_a province_n of_o the_o netherlands_o upon_o the_o false_a suggestion_n as_o he_o pretend_v of_o his_o enemy_n whereupon_o he_o write_v a_o letter_n unto_o the_o signior_n of_o metkerke_n on_o the_o four_o and_o twenty_o day_n of_o october_n concern_v the_o peace_n the_o which_o i_o have_v think_v good_a to_o insert_v here_o a_o letter_n of_o advice_n write_v by_o the_o signior_n of_o saint_n aldegonde_n 1585._o to_o the_o signior_n of_o metkerke_n precedent_n of_o flaunders_n touch_v the_o peace_n my_o good_a cousin_n i_o doubt_v not_o but_o you_o be_v inform_v of_o the_o particularity_n of_o the_o yield_a up_o of_o the_o town_n of_o antwerp_n and_o how_o that_o since_o my_o enemy_n have_v seek_v by_o false_a and_o slanderous_a suggestion_n to_o blame_v i_o and_o to_o wrong_v my_o honour_n have_v get_v so_o great_a credit_n with_o the_o estate_n which_o govern_v there_o as_o they_o have_v write_v plain_o unto_o i_o that_o they_o will_v not_o suffer_v i_o to_o remain_v in_o the_o unite_a province_n i_o have_v make_v many_o complaint_n to_o the_o estate_n of_o zeeland_n but_o it_o have_v avail_v i_o nothing_o so_o as_o i_o be_o resolve_v to_o leave_v the_o country_n and_o to_o seek_v my_o fortune_n apply_v myself_o to_o that_o whereunto_o god_n shall_v call_v i_o attend_v only_o the_o come_n of_o my_o young_a son_n to_o make_v he_o partaker_n of_o his_o father_n fortune_n assure_v you_o that_o adversity_n shall_v never_o change_v i_o nor_o take_v from_o i_o the_o assurance_n that_o i_o have_v in_o my_o god_n and_o father_n by_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ._n i_o be_o sorry_a to_o see_v myself_o reduce_v to_o that_o extremity_n to_o go_v wander_v up_o and_o down_o like_o a_o vagabond_n deprive_v of_o wife_n child_n and_o all_o domestic_a commodity_n yea_o in_o my_o decline_a age_n which_o have_v most_o need_n of_o rest_n but_o i_o must_v true_o confess_v that_o the_o miserable_a estate_n of_o our_o poor_a country_n do_v afflict_v i_o much_o more_o than_o i_o own_o private_a fortune_n and_o the_o more_o for_o that_o i_o can_v assist_v it_o neither_o with_o counsel_n nor_o with_o action_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n i_o see_v in_o my_o example_n as_o in_o a_o clear_a glass_n that_o such_o as_o govern_v the_o helm_n in_o this_o horrible_a tempest_n suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v carry_v away_o by_o the_o wind_n of_o report_n and_o passion_n not_o give_v place_n to_o reason_n the_o which_o in_o the_o end_n must_v needs_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o misery_n for_o this_o manner_n of_o proceed_v do_v incense_v many_o against_o they_o have_v already_o too_o many_o enemy_n and_o put_v they_o in_o danger_n with_o their_o own_o fall_n to_o draw_v the_o whole_a country_n into_o ruin_n we_o have_v see_v the_o example_n of_o time_n past_a when_o as_o trust_v to_o some_o smile_n of_o fortune_n we_o make_v no_o account_n to_o offend_v all_o the_o world_n and_o upon_o light_n and_o vain_a jealousy_n we_o do_v often_o lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o great_a quarrel_n for_o the_o present_a it_o seem_v that_o our_o misery_n be_v come_v to_o some_o crisis_n the_o good_a or_o bad_a conduct_n whereof_o will_v be_v of_o great_a importance_n and_o may_v qualify_v the_o last_o event_n i_o will_v they_o will_v take_v
the_o bishope_n of_o beyern_n and_o cologne_n think_v to_o purchase_v unto_o himself_o great_a honour_n and_o fame_n by_o the_o take_n thereof_o in_o regard_n that_o nuys_n be_v a_o good_a town_n lie_v not_o far_o distant_a nuys_n from_o the_o rhine_n and_o much_o speak_v of_o for_o that_o the_o valiant_a prince_n charles_n duke_n of_o bourgongne_n have_v spend_v a_o great_a treasure_n and_o lyen_fw-we a_o whole_a year_n in_o siege_n before_o it_o and_o yet_o 1586_o can_v not_o take_v it_o he_o bring_v thither_o a_o great_a and_o mighty_a army_n of_o spaniard_n italian_n german_n netherlander_n bourgognon_n and_o walloon_n lead_v by_o the_o marquis_n of_o warrenbon_n charles_n and_o octavio_n earl_n of_o mansfield_n the_o earl_n of_o aremberg_n john_n maâ—…riquez_n de_fw-fr lara_n bonninc_n lique_n camillo_n capuzucca_n gaston_n spinola_n and_o many_o other_o commander_n of_o regiment_n the_o marquis_n of_o gua_v be_v general_a â—…f_n the_o horse_n they_o have_v their_o victual_n and_o munition_n from_o cologne_n the_o prince_n himseâ—…e_o lay_v in_o the_o strong_a cloister_n of_o ghenaden-dael_a where_o he_o be_v visit_v by_o the_o bishop_n of_o beyern_n and_o cologne_n the_o young_a duke_n of_o cleves_n the_o margrave_n of_o baden_n and_o other_o prince_n and_o lord_n within_o the_o town_n of_o nuys_n captain_n herman_n cloet_n be_v governor_n a_o wise_a young_a gentleman_n who_o with_o a_o thousand_o soldier_n prepare_v to_o defend_v themselves_o valiant_o betwixt_o the_o town_n and_o the_o rhine_n there_o be_v a_o small_a island_n in_o the_o which_o they_o of_o the_o town_n have_v build_v a_o fort_n the_o which_o the_o soldier_n abandon_v upon_o the_o first_o approach_n of_o the_o spaniard_n a_o spanish_a captain_n perceive_v it_o go_v and_o seize_v thereon_o with_o his_o company_n but_o they_o of_o the_o town_n sally_v forth_o defeat_v all_o his_o company_n and_o take_v he_o prisoner_n and_o then_o they_o quit_v the_o fort_n again_o then_o the_o prince_n plant_v four_o canon_n in_o the_o say_v i_o land_n six_o before_o neerport_n &_o four_o before_o rhinpoort_n to_o batter_v the_o rampar_n behind_o the_o cloister_n of_o mariembergh_n which_o be_v the_o weak_a part_n of_o the_o town_n the_o besiege_v for_o their_o part_n sleep_v not_o but_o wrought_v day_n and_o night_n to_o fortify_v it_o both_o bourguer_n and_o soldier_n the_o governor_n cloet_fw-mi do_v so_o press_v they_o thereunto_o as_o they_o have_v scarce_o any_o leisure_n to_o feed_v the_o prince_n have_v all_o his_o battery_n ready_a and_o all_o thing_n prepare_v to_o give_v a_o assault_n as_o soon_o as_o the_o breach_n be_v make_v he_o do_v first_o summon_v the_o governor_n summon_v on_o the_o 24._o of_o july_n that_o if_o he_o will_v yield_v up_o the_o town_n he_o will_v make_v he_o a_o good_a composition_n if_o not_o that_o he_o must_v attend_v the_o extremity_n of_o a_o siege_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o assault_n a_o answer_n be_v send_v he_o in_o writing_n that_o they_o do_v thank_v he_o for_o his_o kind_a offer_n and_o that_o know_v he_o to_o be_v a_o virtuous_a and_o a_o valiant_a prince_n they_o will_v willing_o treat_v with_o he_o but_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o great_a importance_n wherein_o they_o shall_v be_v well_o advise_v they_o demand_v six_o hour_n respite_n to_o consult_v the_o prince_n have_v send_v a_o drum_n into_o the_o town_n to_o demand_v hostage_n of_o either_o side_n and_o that_o the_o besiege_v shall_v send_v their_o deputy_n with_o commission_n and_o full_a power_n to_o treat_v but_o one_o of_o the_o captain_n call_v faelix_fw-la poucher_n answer_v that_o they_o find_v not_o the_o prince_n of_o parmas_n article_n tolerable_a say_v that_o he_o have_v not_o keep_v the_o accord_n make_v with_o they_o of_o venlo_n the_o which_o the_o prince_n deny_v during_o these_o sending_n up_o and_o down_o the_o canon_n of_o the_o camp_n play_v upon_o the_o town_n and_o that_o of_o the_o town_n upon_o the_o camp_n against_o the_o law_n of_o arm_n so_o as_o the_o prince_n who_o be_v come_v near_o to_o parley_v with_o they_o be_v force_v to_o hide_v himself_o in_o a_o dry_a ditch_n for_o the_o which_o he_o blame_v cont_n charles_n of_o mansfieldt_n master_n of_o the_o ordinance_n at_o his_o return_n to_o the_o camp_n who_o excuse_v himself_o say_v that_o it_o be_v without_o his_o privity_n afterward_o the_o prince_n send_v colonel_n taxis_fw-la unto_o the_o besiege_a to_o know_v whether_o they_o be_v resolve_v to_o defend_v offer_n themselves_o or_o to_o hearken_v to_o a_o good_a composition_n who_o demand_v to_o have_v the_o article_n in_o writing_n they_o be_v send_v they_o by_o a_o trumpet_n which_o be_v in_o substance_n that_o they_o shall_v depart_v with_o their_o colour_n fly_v and_o with_o all_o their_o arm_n good_n baggage_n and_o booty_n and_o that_o he_o will_v cause_v they_o to_o be_v safe_o convey_v to_o any_o place_n where_o they_o please_v give_v they_o half_o a_o hour_n time_n to_o resolve_v thereupon_o taxis_fw-la with_o other_o commander_n be_v before_o the_o port_n attend_v this_o trumpet_n remain_v in_o the_o town_n from_o noon_n until_o night_n follow_v about_o ten_o of_o the_o clock_n at_o night_n one_o come_v to_o tell_v nuys_n they_o that_o the_o trumpet_n be_v go_v to_o sleep_v and_o that_o they_o may_v go_v to_o bed_n if_o they_o please_v and_o that_o the_o next_o day_n they_o shall_v have_v a_o answer_n in_o the_o end_n this_o trumpet_n return_v the_o next_o day_n about_o six_o of_o the_o clock_n in_o the_o morning_n with_o this_o answer_n that_o they_o of_o nuys_n wonder_v that_o the_o prince_n of_o parma_n make_v war_n against_o their_o town_n belong_v to_o the_o prince_n elector_n truchses_n and_o depend_v of_o the_o holy_a empire_n demand_v a_o truce_n for_o six_o week_n the_o which_o have_v obtain_v they_o will_v enter_v into_o some_o reasonable_a course_n of_o a_o accord_n the_o prince_n hear_v this_o answer_n and_o think_v that_o they_o mock_v he_o he_o cause_v the_o town_n to_o be_v batter_v the_o same_o day_n with_o thirty_o canon_n be_v saint_n james_n day_n the_o patron_n of_o the_o spaniard_n never_o cease_v from_o morning_n until_o night_n so_o 1586._o as_o there_o be_v never_o a_o more_o furious_a battery_n hear_v have_v make_v that_o day_n above_o three_o batter_v thousand_o shot_n so_o as_o rhynport_n and_o neerport_n be_v batter_v to_o the_o ground_n with_o a_o great_a part_n of_o the_o wall_n even_o unto_o the_o river_n then_o change_v the_o battery_n to_o the_o other_o side_n of_o rhinport_n towards_o the_o cloister_n of_o maryenbergh_n they_o beat_v down_o a_o other_o curtain_n of_o the_o wall_n so_o as_o there_o be_v a_o breach_n above_o three_o score_n foot_n long_o by_o the_o which_o they_o may_v look_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o town_n betwixt_o the_o great_a church_n and_o the_o port_n there_o be_v a_o tower_n whereof_o part_n be_v beat_v down_o a_o spanish_a captain_n adventure_v to_o creep_v up_o into_o it_o and_o look_v round_o about_o he_o see_v no_o man_n for_o that_o the_o besiege_v in_o that_o place_n lie_v close_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o continual_a battery_n approach_v he_o make_v a_o sign_n with_o his_o hand_n to_o his_o man_n to_o approach_v the_o which_o they_o do_v and_o win_v that_o side_n of_o the_o rampar_n the_o governor_n cloet_n hear_v that_o the_o spaniard_n be_v so_o far_o advance_v march_v thither_o with_o some_o of_o his_o man_n to_o chase_v they_o from_o thence_o the_o which_o he_o can_v not_o do_v but_o that_o they_o remain_v still_o in_o the_o tower_n at_o this_o charge_n the_o governor_n cloet_fw-mi be_v shoot_v in_o the_o calf_n of_o the_o leg_n and_o be_v carry_v to_o his_o lodging_n soon_o after_o one_o of_o the_o spaniard_n go_v out_o of_o the_o tower_n to_o leg_n the_o prince_n of_o parma_n tell_v he_o that_o the_o town_n lie_v open_a of_o that_o side_n and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o flank_n to_o hinder_v his_o entry_n this_o do_v encourage_v the_o spanish_a soldier_n be_v greedy_a of_o the_o spoil_n think_v the_o time_n tedious_a until_o they_o go_v unto_o the_o assault_n and_o the_o rather_o for_o that_o it_o be_v their_o patron_n day_n who_o they_o hope_v will_v give_v they_o victory_n but_o the_o prince_n of_o parma_n for_o that_o it_o be_v very_o late_o and_o night_n approach_v defer_v it_o until_o the_o next_o day_n cause_v the_o battery_n to_o continue_v all_o that_o night_n follow_v that_o the_o besiege_v shall_v have_v no_o leisure_n to_o rampar_n up_o that_o which_o have_v be_v beat_v down_o in_o the_o day_n the_o next_o day_n in_o the_o morning_n the_o prince_n camp_n be_v all_o in_o arm_n and_o ready_a to_o go_v to_o the_o assault_n the_o captain_n of_o the_o town_n come_v unto_o the_o governor_n to_o demand_v his_o advice_n and_o counsel_n
english_a gentleman_n with_o about_o one_o thousand_o english_a and_o some_o seven_o or_o eight_o hundred_o other_o good_a soldier_n lay_v in_o garrison_n to_o defend_v it_o against_o the_o prince_n the_o state_n ship_n of_o war_n that_o be_v in_o guard_n before_o the_o say_a town_n be_v fall_v down_o the_o rhine_n the_o island_n which_o lie_v opposite_a against_o the_o town_n be_v seize_v on_o by_o the_o spaniard_n who_o present_o plant_v ten_o canon_n there_o but_o the_o garrison_n that_o be_v within_o the_o town_n defend_v themselves_o so_o well_o by_o the_o good_a conduct_n of_o colonel_n schencke_n as_o the_o prince_n prevail_v nothing_o only_o he_o cause_v certain_a fort_n to_o be_v build_v thereabouts_o the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n mean_v to_o take_v some_o course_n to_o deliver_v it_o but_o as_o he_o have_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o september_n plant_v his_o camp_n above_o and_o beneath_o elten_n pass_v on_o he_o go_v to_o besiege_v the_o town_n of_o dousbourg_n lie_v upon_o the_o river_n of_o yssel_n the_o prince_n man_n continue_v their_o design_n upon_o berck_n after_o they_o have_v finish_v their_o fort_n subject_v all_o the_o fortress_n thereabouts_o even_o unto_o wezel_n before_o the_o which_o town_n be_v that_o of_o bruycke_o belong_v to_o the_o duke_n of_o cleves_n which_o they_o seize_v on_o and_o put_v some_o of_o their_o man_n in_o garrison_n there_o betwixt_o which_o two_o town_n of_o wezell_n and_o bruyck_n they_o make_v a_o bridge_n upon_o the_o rhine_n to_o stop_v the_o passage_n of_o ship_n that_o come_v upward_o and_o that_o the_o estate_n shall_v send_v no_o victual_n to_o berke_n the_o garrison_n of_o ostend_n sluice_n and_o terneuse_n after_o the_o take_n of_o axel_n do_v great_a hurt_n in_o flanders_n cut_v of_o the_o convoy_n that_o bring_v corn_n to_o bruges_n ipre_n and_o other_o place_n for_o that_o as_o then_o there_o be_v a_o general_a dearth_n of_o corn_n throughout_o all_o the_o country_n bruges_n in_o such_o sort_n as_o the_o poor_a people_n within_o bruges_n die_v for_o hunger_n at_o which_o time_n notwithstanding_o their_o great_a want_n of_o corn_n and_o dearth_n in_o the_o whole_a province_n the_o hatred_n that_o many_o of_o they_o bare_a unto_o such_o man_n as_o govern_v the_o town_n of_o bruges_n in_o former_a time_n when_o the_o reform_a religion_n be_v permit_v and_o yet_o continue_v there_o trust_v unto_o the_o liberty_n and_o freedom_n of_o conscience_n which_o be_v promise_v unto_o they_o by_o the_o contract_n make_v between_o the_o prince_n of_o chimay_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o parma_n begin_v as_o then_o to_o break_v forth_o and_o show_v itself_o whereof_o peter_n van_fw-mi hauterine_n call_v brouqsaulx_n be_v one_o against_o who_o because_o he_o be_v son_n to_o the_o bourgomaister_n brouqsaulx_n that_o flee_v from_o thence_o into_o zeeland_n for_o the_o religion_n whereof_o the_o foresay_a peter_n his_o son_n secret_o make_v profession_n they_o seek_v all_o occasion_n to_o trouble_v and_o molest_v he_o or_o else_o to_o put_v he_o to_o death_n and_o to_o that_o end_n at_o last_o devise_v upon_o untrue_a and_o false_a sugiestion_n to_o charge_v he_o to_o have_v be_v consent_v to_o a_o certain_a enterprise_n that_o shall_v have_v be_v make_v as_o they_o say_v against_o the_o town_n of_o bruges_n under_o pretence_n that_o he_o shall_v have_v be_v present_a in_o company_n when_o a_o burger_n of_o that_o town_n call_v joos_n van_fw-mi peenen_n begin_v to_o complain_v of_o the_o alteration_n of_o the_o time_n whereby_o he_o have_v sustain_v great_a loss_n in_o his_o merchandise_n and_o say_v most_o plain_o that_o it_o will_v be_v much_o better_a if_o the_o aforesaid_a town_n be_v unite_v again_o unto_o the_o provine_n of_o holland_n and_o 1586_o zeeland_n etc._n etc._n and_o although_o the_o say_v brouqsaulex_n excuse_v he_o of_o all_o matter_n so_o as_o they_o can_v make_v no_o proofeof_o that_o whereof_o they_o accuse_v he_o yet_o they_o seek_v by_o most_o unjust_a mean_n and_o unspeakable_a torment_n as_o by_o set_v he_o in_o a_o chare_n purposely_o make_v and_o place_v before_o a_o fire_n for_o the_o space_n of_o nine_o day_n and_o eight_o night_n keep_v he_o continual_o wake_v to_o force_v some_o confession_n out_o of_o his_o own_o mouth_n whereby_o they_o may_v seem_v to_o have_v some_o lawful_a colour_n to_o condemn_v he_o to_o death_n and_o although_o these_o torment_n can_v not_o make_v he_o to_o confess_v any_o thing_n of_o that_o which_o be_v demand_v of_o he_o and_o lay_v to_o his_o charge_n as_o it_o appear_v by_o the_o letter_n he_o write_v of_o his_o persecution_n and_o trouble_n and_o by_o good_a mean_n cause_v they_o to_o be_v convey_v into_o zeeland_n yet_o upon_o the_o thirteen_o of_o june_n 1586_o they_o cause_v his_o head_n to_o be_v strike_v brugge_n of_o with_o the_o say_a joo_n peenens_fw-la without_o any_o lawful_a proceed_n and_o against_o all_o due_a course_n of_o justice_n and_o beside_o this_o confiscate_v all_o his_o good_n direct_o against_o the_o privelege_n of_o the_o town_n of_o brugge_n which_o import_n thus_o much_o that_o a_o magistrate_n can_v not_o lose_v both_o his_o lise_fw-fr &_o good_n together_o wherewith_o being_n not_o yet_o content_a the_o desire_v the_o prince_n of_o parma_n to_o have_v the_o point_n of_o permission_n and_o freedom_n of_o conscience_n grant_v by_o the_o foresay_a contract_n make_v to_o the_o prince_n of_o chimay_n for_o awhile_o restrain_v establish_v among_o they_o again_o the_o better_a to_o attain_v unto_o their_o purpose_n &_o intent_n of_o mischevous_a revenge_n and_o for_o that_o cause_n they_o banish_v many_o other_o out_o of_o the_o town_n in_o all_o which_o indirect_a course_n the_o new_a creptin_a jesuit_n have_v most_o voice_n and_o authority_n hold_v this_o principle_n or_o maxim_n that_o all_o contract_n promise_n privelege_n and_o vow_n must_v give_v place_n and_o yield_v unto_o the_o catholicque_n romish_a church_n and_o religion_n in_o the_o month_n of_o august_n the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n have_v gather_v certain_a troop_n of_o soldier_n together_o send_v his_o vanguard_n conduct_v by_o sir_n john_n norris_n and_o sir_n thomas_n cicile_fw-la to_o lie_v at_o saint_n seventer_v by_o the_o rein_n and_o upon_o the_o six_o of_o september_n go_v himself_o from_o arneham_n to_o elten_n in_o the_o duchy_n of_o cleve_n accompany_v with_o don_n emanuel_n prince_n of_o portugal_n some_o to_o don_n antonio_n king_n of_o portugal_n the_o elector_n tucse_v bishop_n of_o colen_n prince_n maurice_n earl_n of_o nassawe_v philip_n earl_n of_o hohenlo_n william_n earl_n of_o nassaw_n and_o philip_n earl_n of_o nassaw_n his_o brother_n both_o son_n to_o john_n earl_n of_o nassaw_n the_o earl_n of_o solmes_n and_o ouersteine_n the_o earl_n of_o essex_n general_a over_o the_o english_a horse_n the_o lord_n willoughby_n the_o lord_n north_n sir_n william_n pelham_n martial_n of_o the_o english_a force_n sir_n philip_n sidney_n and_o many_o other_o of_o good_a estate_n and_o quality_n where_o he_o muster_v his_o army_n and_o find_v it_o to_o be_v seven_o thousand_o foot_n and_o a_o thousand_o four_o hundred_o horse_n but_o know_v it_o too_o small_a a_o number_n to_o raise_v the_o prince_n of_o parmaes_n camp_n from_o before_o berck_n who_o be_v report_v to_o be_v twelve_o thousand_o foot_n and_o three_o thousand_o five_o hundredhorse_n he_o determine_v to_o set_v upon_o doesborch_n thereby_o to_o move_v the_o prince_n of_o parma_n to_o leave_v berck_n this_o town_n of_o doesborch_n belong_v to_o the_o earledom_n of_o zutphen_n which_o have_v the_o name_n of_o duysborch_n or_o drusus_n borch_n as_o some_o man_n say_v doesborch_n long_v since_o give_v it_o by_o drusius_n brother_n to_o the_o emperor_n tiberius_n that_o bring_v the_o rehin_n from_o above_o arnham_n into_o isell_n to_o the_o town_n of_o doe_n bourch_n be_v yet_o call_v fossa_n drufiana_n the_o town_n have_v high_a wale_n after_o the_o ancient_a manner_n and_o broad_a deep_a ditche_n at_o that_o time_n there_o be_v in_o it_o three_o hundred_o walon_n under_o the_o command_n of_o captain_n samson_n and_o the_o townsman_n that_o bear_v arm_n be_v about_o three_o hundred_o more_o the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n send_v the_o earl_n of_o hohenlo_n the_o earl_n of_o essex_n sir_n philip_n sidney_n and_o &_o other_o with_o five_o hundred_o horse_n eight_o hundred_o foot_n man_n by_o night_n to_o invest_v the_o town_n and_o upon_o the_o nine_o of_o september_n follow_v with_o his_o whole_a army_n march_v from_o a_o village_n call_v elten_n and_o cause_v his_o trench_n present_o to_o be_v make_v so_o as_o within_o three_o day_n after_o he_o have_v plant_v ten_o piece_n of_o ordinance_n against_o the_o town_n wherewith_o he_o make_v two_o indifferent_a great_a breach_n but_o by_o reason_n that_o they_o within_o rampare_v then_o up_o again_o and_o make_v they_o strong_a and_o also_o
that_o the_o list_v of_o convoy_n by_o the_o general_a estate_n may_v be_v augment_v as_o much_o as_o possible_a may_v be_v last_o touch_v the_o nominate_n of_o the_o counsellor_n of_o estate_n they_o shall_v have_v a_o regard_n that_o nothing_o shall_v therein_o be_v add_v nor_o alter_v to_o the_o diminish_v of_o the_o authority_n that_o belong_v to_o his_o excellency_n touch_v the_o choose_n of_o one_o in_o every_o province_n to_o sit_v in_o the_o counsel_n of_o estate_n date_v in_o the_o hage_n the_o 24._o of_o november_n 1586._o this_o act_n of_o restraint_n do_v afterward_o cause_v great_a jealousy_n and_o dislike_n to_o grow_v it_o be_v once_o know_v and_o thereby_o procure_v great_a hurt_n and_o prejudice_n to_o the_o netherlands_o and_o to_o the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n himself_o much_o disquietness_n as_o hereafter_o you_o shall_v here_o before_o the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n go_v out_o of_o the_o netherlands_o he_o cause_v his_o image_n oâ—…_n picture_n at_o life_n to_o be_v make_v of_o pure_a gold_n weigh_v three_o or_o four_o ounce_n a_o piece_n to_o lowe-country_n give_v unto_o his_o friend_n to_o wear_v it_o in_o remembrance_n of_o he_o upon_o the_o one_o side_n be_v his_o picture_n excellent_o well_o make_v with_o a_o inscription_n robertus_fw-la comes_fw-la leicestrie_n &_o in_o belgia_n gubernator_fw-la 1587._o on_o the_o other_o side_n there_o be_v a_o flock_n of_o sheep_n feed_v whereof_o some_o be_v scatter_v abroad_o and_o before_o they_o a_o fair_a english_a dog_n look_v about_o for_o the_o sheep_n and_o many_o sheep_n follow_v he_o and_o round_o about_o it_o be_v grave_v non_fw-la gregem_fw-la sed_fw-la ingratos_fw-la and_o under_o the_o dog_n be_v write_v inuitus_fw-la defero_fw-la in_o september_n anthony_n perrenot_n cardinal_n of_o granuelle_n first_o of_o all_o bishop_n of_o arras_n and_o afterward_o archbishop_n of_o macklyn_n die_v in_o spain_n have_v many_o scotfree_a abbay_n 1586_o and_o benefice_n he_o be_v bear_v the_o twenty_o of_o august_n 1517._o son_n to_o nicholas_n perrenot_n granuelle_fw-fr lord_n of_o granuell_n one_o of_o the_o chief_a councillor_n to_o the_o emperor_n charles_n the_o five_o this_o cardinal_n by_o the_o quickness_n of_o his_o wit_n be_v very_o ambitious_a will_v govern_v the_o netherlands_o alone_o and_o over-rule_v the_o duchess_n of_o parma_n that_o be_v governess_n and_o the_o prince_n and_o lord_n of_o the_o king_n council_n of_o state_n at_o his_o pleasure_n whereby_o there_o grow_v jealousy_n and_o faction_n among_o the_o great_a man_n which_o be_v cover_v afterward_o with_o the_o cloak_n of_o religion_n so_o as_o to_o redress_v it_o or_o it_o may_v be_v to_o be_v better_o serve_v with_o his_o council_n the_o king_n call_v he_o out_o of_o the_o say_a country_n into_o spain_n where_o he_o do_v far_o worse_a office_n then_o if_o he_o have_v remain_v in_o the_o netherlands_o for_o he_o do_v so_o debase_v the_o country_n and_o disgrace_v the_o prince_n and_o nobleman_n unto_o the_o king_n as_o by_o his_o unmeasured_a ambition_n with_o the_o hatred_n he_o bear_v they_o and_o his_o desire_n to_o be_v revenge_v of_o they_o he_o be_v to_o speak_v plain_o the_o only_a anvil_n whereon_o all_o the_o misery_n of_o these_o country_n be_v forge_v the_o which_o do_v yet_o continue_v unto_o this_o day_n of_o who_o life_n and_o action_n we_o have_v discourse_v at_o large_a in_o the_o eight_o book_n of_o this_o history_n the_o earl_n of_o maeurs_n be_v go_v into_o germany_n to_o make_v a_o levy_n of_o reisters_n which_o mutiny_v they_o attend_v with_o great_a devotion_n in_o the_o estate_n camp_n before_o zutphen_n with_o the_o which_o he_o come_v down_o as_o far_o as_o bremen_n in_o the_o east_n country_n whether_o the_o estate_n have_v send_v a_o great_a sum_n of_o money_n for_o their_o pay_n these_o reistres_n be_v come_v to_o the_o rendezvous_fw-fr and_o place_n of_o muster_n the_o rytmaister_n begin_v to_o mutiny_v for_o their_o pay_n for_o the_o service_n which_o they_o have_v not_o yet_o do_v the_o duke_n of_o parma_n who_o father_n be_v new_o dead_a hear_v thereof_o send_v certain_a troop_n into_o the_o country_n of_o linghen_n to_o encounter_v they_o and_o if_o it_o may_v be_v to_o do_v they_o a_o affront_n at_o which_o place_n some_o of_o these_o germany_n horse_n go_v to_o the_o spanish_a party_n and_o the_o rest_n disband_v and_o retire_v into_o their_o country_n so_o as_o the_o earl_n be_v leave_v alone_o with_o the_o cornet_n of_o the_o rytmaster_n plettenberg_n and_o not_o dare_v return_n into_o holland_n by_o land_n be_v too_o weak_a to_o make_v his_o way_n by_o force_n through_o the_o enemy_n be_v assure_v that_o he_o shall_v be_v charge_v he_o embark_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o man_n some_o prince_n of_o germany_n in_o who_o country_n these_o mutine_n have_v be_v levy_v be_v wonderful_o incense_v against_o they_o for_o this_o base_a act_n and_o punish_v some_o gentleman_n as_o well_o by_o prison_n as_o otherwise_o by_o way_n of_o infamy_n and_o degradation_n of_o name_n honour_n and_o arm_n hear_v that_o they_o have_v not_o want_v any_o pay_n see_v there_o be_v money_n sufficient_a the_o which_o be_v send_v back_o into_o holland_n the_o duke_n of_o parma_n have_v avoid_v this_o storm_n and_o disperse_v these_o troop_n of_o german_a horse_n without_o fight_v which_o the_o estate_n have_v expect_v with_o such_o great_a devotion_n he_o cause_v his_o force_n to_o return_v near_o unto_o zutphen_n and_o command_v to_o take_v up_o all_o the_o corn_n in_o the_o country_n thereabouts_o and_o to_o carry_v it_o into_o the_o town_n the_o which_o be_v easy_a to_o be_v do_v the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n have_v retire_v all_o his_o army_n unto_o the_o other_o side_n of_o the_o river_n upon_o the_o veluwe_n about_o the_o great_a fort_n which_o he_o have_v take_v before_o right_o against_o the_o town_n into_o the_o which_o he_o have_v put_v three_o and_o twenty_o company_n walloon_n and_o natural_a duchess_n of_o the_o country_n the_o which_o be_v soon_o after_o cast_v and_o reduce_v to_o six_o ensign_n what_o the_o cause_n be_v i_o can_v never_o yet_o learn_v all_o this_o summer_n drought_n the_o drought_n be_v very_o great_a throughout_o all_o the_o province_n under_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n obedience_n which_o cause_v a_o extraordinary_a dearth_n of_o coâ—…_n for_o the_o corn_n be_v twice_o or_o thrice_o sow_v as_o soon_o as_o ever_o the_o blade_n begin_v to_o appear_v above_o ground_n it_o be_v present_o eat_v in_o one_o night_n by_o a_o kind_n of_o little_a grey_a snail_n which_o in_o the_o day_n time_n hide_v themselves_o in_o the_o ground_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o great_a heat_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o feed_v only_o in_o the_o night_n the_o which_o i_o have_v see_v by_o experience_n return_v in_o the_o night_n time_n to_o my_o house_n at_o snail_n till_o in_o flanders_n whereas_o all_o the_o way_n be_v so_o full_a as_o they_o cause_v a_o loâ—…thing-in_a they_o that_o go_v upon_o they_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o slimy_a viscositie_n which_o make_v man_n believe_v that_o it_o be_v a_o punishment_n send_v from_o god_n it_o have_v not_o be_v read_v of_o in_o former_a history_n nor_o see_v since_o that_o general_o in_o whole_a country_n a_o measure_n of_o wheat_n weigh_v two_o hundred_o pound_n shall_v be_v worth_a forty_o five_o florin_n in_o the_o market_n and_o as_o this_o drought_n corn_n continue_v above_o a_o whole_a year_n betwixt_o the_o year_n 1586._o and_o 87._o so_o as_o in_o that_o of_o 87._o they_o have_v three_o pound_n of_o beef_n for_o one_o of_o bread_n many_o poor_a people_n die_v for_o hunger_n and_o want_n as_o well_o in_o arthois_n which_o be_v a_o great_a corn_n country_n as_o in_o flanders_n where_o the_o plague_n be_v very_o violent_a and_o withal_o they_o be_v much_o torment_v with_o 1586_o wolf_n which_o devour_v man_n woman_n and_o child_n by_o hundred_o so_o as_o flanders_n be_v year_n afflict_v this_o year_n with_o famine_n plague_n and_o with_o savage_a and_o cruel_a beast_n at_o that_o time_n the_o estate_n to_o keep_v the_o esterling_n from_o bring_v of_o any_o grain_n into_o the_o say_a country_n have_v advertisement_n that_o there_o be_v certain_a ship_n lade_v with_o corn_n at_o hambrough_n to_o be_v transport_v to_o dunkirk_n they_o send_v some_o ship_n of_o war_n under_o the_o command_n of_o captain_n ludt_n jacobsen_n otherwise_o call_v the_o great_a luth_n of_o the_o town_n of_o medenblyke_a in_o west_n friesland_n towards_o the_o river_n of_o elbe_n to_o stop_v the_o passage_n the_o say_a captain_n be_v send_v for_o to_o hambrough_n before_o the_o magistrate_n where_o be_v demand_v what_o make_v he_o presume_v to_o enter_v into_o their_o river_n to_o stop_v their_o navigation_n and_o traffic_n he_o answer_v free_o that_o he_o have_v be_v send_v by_o his_o master_n
have_v neither_o be_v till_v nor_o inhabit_v for_o these_o many_o year_n who_o will_v deny_v but_o the_o say_a country_n be_v as_o it_o be_v may_v profit_v we_o as_o much_o as_o our_o enemy_n and_o more_o for_o the_o number_n of_o town_n and_o place_n which_o we_o hold_v there_o about_o but_o be_v there_o not_o a_o great_a prejudice_n in_o the_o loss_n of_o the_o whole_a estate_n which_o be_v prepare_v by_o the_o discontentment_n which_o they_o give_v unto_o her_o majesty_n by_o this_o sudden_a change_n from_o the_o devotion_n they_o be_v wont_a to_o bear_v she_o and_o the_o hope_v they_o have_v in_o her_o bounty_n and_o assistance_n when_o as_o she_o shall_v understand_v that_o they_o impute_v the_o treason_n and_o wickedness_n of_o two_o to_o the_o whole_a nation_n and_o that_o they_o wrongful_o tax_v the_o good_a for_o the_o bad_a and_o for_o that_o her_o majesty_n be_v serve_v by_o stanley_n and_o his_o excellency_n by_o york_n they_o will_v impute_v the_o subject_n fault_n to_o their_o prince_n and_o the_o servant_n to_o their_o master_n by_o what_o law_n reason_n or_o custom_n will_v they_o prove_v that_o this_o blame_n be_v well_o ground_v and_o with_o what_o art_n will_v they_o keep_v her_o majesty_n love_n to_o they_o in_o tax_v in_o such_o a_o sort_n both_o she_o and_o all_o the_o nation_n as_o for_o stanley_n it_o be_v well_o know_v that_o in_o former_a time_n he_o have_v do_v good_a service_n in_o ireland_n and_o even_o since_o that_o he_o come_v into_o this_o country_n he_o have_v give_v good_a proof_n of_o his_o valour_n and_o loyalty_n and_o although_o that_o york_n have_v heretofore_o commit_v a_o gross_a error_n yet_o he_o have_v since_o carry_v himself_o courageous_o at_o the_o enterprise_n of_o axel_n and_o in_o these_o last_o exploit_n before_o doesbourg_n and_o zutphen_n have_v so_o often_o hazard_v his_o life_n in_o the_o view_n of_o all_o the_o world_n as_o he_o have_v give_v the_o general_n good_a cause_n to_o trust_v he_o neither_o be_v it_o the_o first_o time_n that_o a_o commander_n have_v trust_v after_o a_o fault_n confess_v nor_o any_o new_a thing_n to_o see_v treason_n treachery_n and_o revolte_n in_o these_o country_n but_o it_o be_v a_o new_a thing_n strange_a and_o beyond_o all_o reason_n to_o impure_a unto_o commander_n and_o prince_n the_o fault_n of_o their_o soldier_n and_o servant_n and_o for_o the_o wickedness_n of_o some_o to_o blame_v and_o tax_v a_o whole_a nation_n as_o they_o have_v do_v here_o they_o must_v then_o by_o the_o like_a absurdity_n of_o consequence_n condemn_v the_o french_a nation_n for_o that_o a_o provensall_n do_v late_o sell_v the_o castle_n of_o vow_n and_o the_o scottish_a nation_n for_o that_o one_o captain_n simpel_v deliver_v the_o town_n of_o liere_n and_o to_o come_v to_o this_o nation_n of_o the_o netherlands_o how_o many_o place_n town_n and_o whole_a province_n have_v be_v lose_v by_o the_o treachery_n treason_n and_o revolt_n of_o nobleman_n gentleman_n captain_n and_o other_o who_o have_v make_v merchandise_n of_o they_o as_o of_o the_o earl_n of_o rennenberg_n who_o deliver_v groningue_n the_o signior_n of_o stakenbroek_n breda_n the_o lord_n of_o berwoet_n who_o think_v to_o have_v betray_v berghen_n up_o zoom_n the_o lord_n of_o bours_z who_o deliver_v the_o castle_n of_o antwerp_n and_o afterward_o macklyn_n john_n d'imbise_v who_o will_v have_v betray_v gant_n and_o denremonde_n the_o bailiff_n of_o courtray_v call_v pottelberg_n who_o deliver_v courtray_v by_o treason_n roeck_n corpet_n cauwegem_fw-la and_o their_o consort_n who_o deliver_v the_o town_n of_o brussels_n colonel_n tâ—…er_n who_o betray_v die_v captain_n vlyet_n who_o deliver_v westerloo_n captain_n coenen_n who_o deliver_v hoochstraten_v the_o earl_n of_o lalain_n vicont_n of_o gant_n the_o lord_n of_o montigny_n gognies_n la_fw-fr motte_n and_o many_o other_o who_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o defeat_n of_o gemblour_n 1587._o the_o lord_n of_o auchy_n brother_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o bossu_n who_o deliver_v alost_n the_o signor_n of_o hemmert_n cobocke_n and_o duban_n who_o deliver_v the_o town_n of_o grave_n the_o burgher_n of_o venloo_n the_o abbot_n of_o saint_n gertrude_n manolles_n and_o other_o who_o betray_v the_o estate_n some_o of_o the_o council_n of_o the_o estate_n of_o brabant_n who_o deliver_v herental_n the_o prince_n of_o chymay_n who_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o revolt_n almost_o of_o all_o flanders_n and_o stryeland_n bailiff_n of_o waes_n who_o deliver_v ruppelmonde_n and_o all_o the_o land_n of_o waes_n whereby_o the_o enemy_n come_v to_o besiege_v antwerp_n etc._n etc._n wherefore_o it_o be_v against_o all_o right_a and_o the_o rule_n of_o christian_a charity_n to_o think_v or_o say_v that_o the_o whole_a nation_n be_v to_o be_v blame_v in_o the_o which_o there_o be_v some_o traitor_n be_v it_o likely_a that_o she_o who_o so_o willing_o do_v yield_v to_o that_o which_o other_o prince_n can_v not_o or_o refuse_v to_o do_v who_o have_v employ_v so_o great_a sum_n of_o money_n for_o the_o succour_n of_o this_o country_n who_o have_v be_v content_v to_o hazard_v the_o life_n of_o so_o many_o nobleman_n gentleman_n and_o other_o of_o all_o quality_n of_o her_o realm_n and_o especial_o of_o the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n who_o presence_n be_v so_o necessary_a in_o england_n she_o who_o be_v content_a to_o incur_v the_o hatred_n of_o so_o mighty_a a_o prince_n as_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n and_o to_o embark_v herself_o in_o so_o deadly_a a_o war_n with_o he_o for_o that_o at_o the_o instance_n of_o these_o man_n she_o have_v undertake_v their_o defence_n who_o not_o to_o break_v her_o promise_n make_v nor_o to_o make_v any_o accord_n with_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n but_o with_o the_o privity_n and_o approbation_n of_o they_o of_o the_o netherlands_o will_v never_o give_v ear_n to_o the_o instance_n make_v unto_o she_o by_o diverse_a prince_n of_o christendom_n to_o that_o end_n to_o conclude_v she_o who_o have_v embrace_v this_o poor_a people_n with_o such_o affection_n and_o long_o expect_v the_o come_n of_o the_o deputy_n of_o this_o country_n to_o treat_v with_o they_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o succour_v defend_v and_o deliver_v this_o poor_a people_n from_o the_o oppression_n which_o do_v daily_a threaten_v they_o be_v there_o any_o appearance_n then_o that_o she_o ever_o have_v any_o other_o design_n or_o intent_n then_o the_o good_a and_o preservation_n of_o this_o estate_n yet_o here_o they_o make_v complaint_n and_o tax_v her_o majesty_n as_o if_o she_o have_v bring_v more_o harm_n then_o good_a unto_o the_o country_n yet_o they_o send_v to_o treat_v with_o she_o as_o if_o she_o have_v first_o seek_v the_o protection_n of_o this_o country_n or_o to_o take_v the_o sovereignty_n the_o which_o it_o be_v well_o know_v she_o have_v often_o refuse_v and_o as_o if_o her_o majesty_n and_o the_o realm_n of_o england_n have_v the_o great_a interest_n in_o the_o preservation_n of_o this_o estate_n or_o that_o england_n can_v not_o defend_v itself_o without_o this_o country_n as_o for_o her_o majesty_n i_o hope_v she_o will_v make_v the_o contrary_a of_o this_o manifest_a and_o that_o she_o will_v not_o forget_v the_o wrong_n and_o indignity_n which_o be_v do_v to_o she_o and_o to_o the_o whole_a nation_n nor_o the_o ingratitude_n which_o they_o have_v show_v in_o sundry_a sort_n as_o also_o to_o his_o excelencie_n who_o have_v so_o willing_o expose_v his_o life_n to_o a_o thousand_o danger_n who_o have_v forsake_v all_o his_o greatness_n pleasure_n and_o commodity_n in_o england_n to_o undergo_v so_o many_o care_n toil_n and_o discommodity_n which_o do_v accompany_v a_o general_a in_o so_o weighty_a and_o difficult_a a_o charge_n who_o have_v lose_v his_o dear_a nephew_n and_o his_o next_o heir_n and_o who_o have_v give_v such_o good_a proof_n of_o his_o sincere_a love_n unto_o the_o people_n and_o as_o for_o the_o money_n which_o they_o have_v grant_v for_o the_o charge_n of_o the_o war_n they_o of_o his_o council_n and_o some_o of_o the_o country_n have_v have_v the_o manage_n thereof_o i_o doubt_v not_o sir_n but_o it_o shall_v be_v the_o more_o easy_a for_o he_o to_o give_v a_o good_a account_n and_o of_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o action_n during_o the_o time_n of_o his_o abode_n here_o who_o they_o tax_v to_o make_v he_o odious_a to_o all_o the_o people_n countroul_a cross_v and_o overthrow_v his_o decree_n letter_n and_o commandment_n as_o if_o all_o have_v not_o pass_v by_o the_o advice_n of_o the_o council_n of_o estate_n final_o they_o show_v great_a ingratitude_n to_o he_o and_o to_o the_o whole_a nation_n who_o have_v so_o well_o deserve_v of_o this_o country_n see_v there_o be_v no_o benefit_n so_o great_a as_o to_o expose_v one_o life_n for_o a_o other_o especial_o when_o he_o come_v
commit_v many_o cease_v insolency_n and_o afterward_o cast_v and_o the_o resignation_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n government_n be_v publish_v all_o faction_n and_o partiality_n begin_v to_o cease_v and_o the_o general_a estate_n to_o recover_v their_o first_o authority_n the_o captain_n of_o these_o mutiny_n in_o campuere_a and_o arnemuyden_n be_v cashier_v and_o discharge_v from_o their_o garrison_n by_o the_o estate_n think_v themselves_o to_o be_v very_o hardly_o deal_v withal_o after_o their_o long_a service_n for_o the_o which_o have_v long_o solicit_v the_o estate_n who_o little_o regard_v they_o in_o the_o end_n in_o the_o year_n 1590._o they_o send_v a_o petition_n recompense_n unto_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n show_v the_o many_o year_n they_o have_v spend_v in_o the_o estate_n service_n and_o how_o faithful_a they_o have_v continue_v till_o that_o upon_o the_o seven_o of_o september_n 1587._o when_o as_o the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n go_v from_o thence_o into_o england_n they_o be_v command_v without_o a_o express_a commission_n from_o her_o majesty_n or_o himself_o not_o to_o depart_v out_o of_o their_o garrison_n with_o their_o soldier_n according_a to_o their_o oath_n of_o fidelity_n take_v in_o that_o case_n to_o her_o majesty_n the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n and_o the_o general_a estate_n with_o a_o promise_n that_o if_o the_o estate_n shall_v refuse_v to_o pay_v they_o that_o show_v their_o due_a obedience_n to_o he_o he_o will_v in_o the_o queen_n behalf_n give_v they_o their_o entertainment_n whereupon_a for_o the_o better_a defend_n of_o their_o town_n by_o the_o advice_n of_o sir_n william_n russell_n they_o have_v increase_v their_o compâ—…ies_n twenty_o five_o and_o thirty_o man_n a_o piece_n for_o the_o which_o they_o receive_v money_n of_o sir_n william_n russell_n to_o bestow_v upon_o their_o soldier_n all_o for_o her_o majesty_n service_n who_o by_o her_o letter_n of_o the_o twenty_o four_o of_o february_n 1588._o charge_v they_o to_o credit_n and_o to_o follow_v the_o advice_n of_o the_o say_a sir_n william_n russell_n who_o have_v also_o both_o by_o word_n of_o mouth_n and_o by_o letter_n which_o they_o show_v desire_v they_o to_o continue_v constant_a in_o their_o resolution_n as_o they_o have_v do_v and_o be_v yet_o ready_a to_o live_v and_o die_v in_o her_o majesty_n service_n after_o which_o it_o please_v her_o majesty_n by_o the_o lord_n willoughby_n and_o sir_n henry_n killegrey_n to_o discharge_v they_o of_o their_o oath_n with_o command_n to_o be_v obedient_a unto_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o unite_a province_n so_o as_o they_o enter_v into_o treaty_n with_o prince_n maurice_n and_o the_o estate_n which_o contract_n be_v not_o hold_v with_o the_o captain_n her_o say_a supplyants_n but_o to_o the_o contrary_n they_o be_v discharge_v from_o their_o garrison_n and_o their_o company_n entertainment_n and_o after-reckoning_n take_v from_o they_o and_o all_o for_o the_o faithful_a service_n they_o have_v do_v unto_o her_o majesty_n and_o so_o be_v fall_v into_o disgrace_n with_o prince_n maurice_n and_o the_o estate_n forget_v all_o their_o former_a service_n whereby_o they_o have_v as_o then_o lose_v all_o their_o credit_n honour_n and_o reputation_n in_o regard_n whereof_o they_o desire_v her_o majesty_n favour_n and_o aid_n and_o to_o be_v accept_v into_o her_o service_n this_o petition_n be_v sign_v by_o captain_n joos_n vanden_fw-mi end_n cor_fw-la nellis_fw-la palant_n and_o peter_n de_fw-fr costere_n the_o like_a be_v make_v by_o the_o other_o captain_n as_o ambrosio_n le_fw-fr duck_n adrian_n ost_n &_o other_o all_o desire_v to_o serve_v under_o the_o english_a colonel_n but_o they_o obtain_v small_a recompense_n from_o the_o queen_n who_o think_v it_o not_o to_o stand_v with_o her_o honour_n to_o entertain_v such_o captain_n against_o the_o like_n of_o the_o estate_n for_o that_o her_o own_o english_a soldier_n be_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o contract_n bind_v by_o oath_n unto_o the_o estate_n yet_o she_o give_v her_o agent_n commission_n to_o entreat_v the_o estate_n for_o they_o and_o to_o deal_v in_o their_o behalf_n but_o they_o will_v have_v their_o authority_n know_v and_o better_o observe_v by_o punish_v of_o such_o offender_n for_o example_n to_o other_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o unite_a province_n begin_v now_o again_o to_o flourish_v in_o their_o authority_n &_o thereby_o to_o resume_v their_o superior_a command_n as_o in_o former_a time_n the_o earl_n of_o leiceister_n have_v resign_v his_o place_n of_o governor_n and_o for_o that_o there_o be_v scarce_o any_o 1588._o in_o england_n fit_a for_o such_o a_o government_n in_o who_o do_v concur_v the_o knowledge_n to_o govern_v land_n in_o civil_a cause_n &_o to_o make_v war_n against_o so_o mighty_a a_o enemy_n wherefore_o many_o in_o england_n be_v of_o advice_n to_o suffer_v the_o netherlands_o to_o govern_v and_o to_o follow_v the_o war_n themselves_o and_o the_o queen_n only_o to_o aid_v they_o with_o money_n or_o else_o to_o pay_v she_o own_o soldier_n whereby_o they_o may_v maintain_v their_o own_o province_n in_o unity_n but_o other_o especial_o such_o as_o have_v entertainment_n in_o the_o netherlands_o under_o the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n seek_v to_o persuade_v the_o queen_n that_o the_o unite_a province_n by_o mean_n of_o the_o confuse_a government_n among_o they_o decay_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o and_o go_v to_o ruin_v so_o as_o all_o her_o money_n will_v be_v lose_v and_o she_o herself_o leave_v in_o great_a hatred_n with_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n unless_o she_o will_v take_v the_o sovereignty_n or_o absolute_a protection_n upon_o she_o by_o her_o lieutenant_n with_o full_a authority_n but_o it_o be_v hard_a to_o find_v a_o governor_n among_o they_o with_o all_o quality_n fit_a for_o such_o a_o charge_n especial_o for_o that_o soon_o after_o in_o septem_n the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n die_v of_o who_o there_o be_v great_a hope_n that_o he_o shall_v have_v be_v send_v again_o for_o governor_n with_o limit_a authority_n some_o other_o likewise_o at_o the_o same_o time_n be_v name_v as_o the_o lord_n willoughby_n have_v then_o have_v some_o experience_n of_o those_o country_n the_o lord_n grace_n of_o wilton_n and_o sir_n john_n norrice_n but_o they_o be_v not_o hold_v capable_a for_o so_o great_a a_o office_n of_o state_n yet_o the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n favourite_n persuade_v themselves_o that_o all_o thing_n will_v be_v well_o govern_v by_o some_o english_a governor_n and_o the_o council_n of_o estate_n have_v two_o english_a councillor_n in_o it_o &_o certain_a englishman_n also_o in_o the_o tresory_a all_o under_o the_o queen_n authority_n according_a to_o the_o contract_n make_v in_o the_o year_n 1588._o and_o so_o they_o be_v of_o opinion_n that_o the_o country_n may_v be_v well_o govern_v and_o incorporate_v under_o she_o in_o some_o sort_n acknowledge_v the_o general_a estate_n and_o the_o provincial_a governor_n especial_o for_o the_o levy_v of_o the_o contribution_n but_o the_o general_a estate_n due_o weigh_v all_o thing_n although_o at_o that_o instant_n they_o be_v engage_v in_o great_a difficulty_n hold_v that_o kind_n of_o government_n to_o be_v very_o uncertain_a know_v the_o english_a to_o be_v unacquainted_a with_o the_o affair_n of_o that_o state_n the_o queen_n be_v a_o woman_n and_o then_o of_o good_a year_n that_o her_o majesty_n be_v not_o ambitious_a but_o only_o seek_v to_o govern_v well_o and_o wise_o and_o to_o secure_v herself_o and_o she_o own_o estate_n and_o if_o that_o they_o shall_v rely_v only_o upon_o the_o assistance_n of_o her_o majesty_n &_o her_o follower_n who_o have_v nothing_o to_o loose_v within_o their_o country_n they_o fear_v that_o upon_o some_o sudden_a disaster_n they_o may_v be_v scorn_v &_o abandon_v as_o they_o be_v continual_o threaten_v when_o as_o any_o thing_n fall_v out_o otherwise_o then_o be_v expect_v or_o else_o they_o shall_v be_v persuade_v to_o hearken_v to_o a_o peace_n contrary_a to_o their_o mind_n or_o have_v daily_a cause_n of_o distrust_n give_v the_o englishman_n seek_v all_o the_o preferment_n &_o the_o estate_n be_v loath_a to_o be_v serui_fw-la seruorum_fw-la where-upon_o they_o resolve_v to_o continue_v in_o their_o authority_n and_o to_o maintain_v the_o same_o as_o well_o as_o they_o may_v but_o news_n come_v daily_o of_o the_o come_n of_o the_o spanish_a fleet_n which_o make_v both_o party_n to_o incline_v to_o a_o good_a union_n in_o these_o dangerous_a time_n they_o be_v incite_v thereunto_o by_o certain_a counter_n that_o be_v make_v on_o the_o one_o side_n whereof_o there_o be_v grave_v two_o ox_n plough_v part_v with_o the_o arm_n of_o england_n &_o of_o the_o netherlands_o with_o this_o inscription_n trahite_fw-la aequo_fw-la iugo_fw-la that_o be_v draw_v even_o on_o the_o other_o side_n be_v two_o earthen_a pot_n drive_v upon_o the_o wave_n of_o the_o sea_n with_o this_o
inscription_n frangimur_fw-la si_fw-la collidimur_fw-la if_o we_o strike_v one_o against_o another_o we_o break_v thus_o the_o disorder_n and_o division_n begin_v somewhat_o to_o decrease_v the_o lord_n willoughby_n be_v a_o good_a &_o well_o mind_v nobleman_n have_v at_o that_o time_n appease_v the_o controversy_n in_o naerden_n and_o labour_v to_o do_v the_o like_a in_o vtrecht_n which_o the_o estate_n seem_v desirous_a to_o requite_v prepare_v their_o ship_n of_o war_n for_o the_o common_a service_n of_o her_o majesty_n and_o the_o country_n against_o the_o come_n of_o the_o spanish_a fleet_n and_o moreover_o the_o which_o be_v more_o than_o the_o queen_n herself_o desire_v they_o agree_v to_o take_v up_o a_o thousand_o sailor_n in_o the_o netherlands_o for_o her_o majesty_n service_n we_o have_v before_o make_v mention_n how_o that_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n have_v very_o earnnest_o press_v the_o unite_a province_n not_o only_o by_o the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n but_o also_o by_o her_o ambassador_n to_o join_v with_o she_o in_o the_o treaty_n of_o a_o peace_n and_o what_o reason_n have_v move_v she_o notwithstanding_o their_o resolute_a denial_n to_o proceed_v therein_o and_o to_o attempt_v it_o while_o that_o the_o come_n of_o this_o great_a army_n of_o spain_n be_v bruit_v over_o all_o europe_n 1588._o to_o which_o end_n she_o send_v her_o commissioner_n on_o the_o four_o and_o twenty_o of_o february_n 1588._o to_o ostend_n which_o be_v then_o keep_v by_o a_o english_a garrison_n under_o the_o government_n of_o sir_n john_n conway_n the_o commissioner_n name_n be_v henry_n earl_n of_o derby_n the_o baron_n of_o cobham_n lord_n warden_n of_o the_o cinq_fw-fr port_n both_o knight_n of_o the_o garter_n sir_n james_n a_o parma_n croft_n knight_n comptroller_n of_o the_o queen_n house_n and_o all_o three_o of_o her_o majesty_n privy_a council_n doctor_n dale_n and_o master_n john_n rogers_n both_o master_n of_o request_n for_o the_o duke_n of_o parma_n and_o in_o the_o king_n name_n be_v send_v maximilian_n earl_n of_o aremberg_n knight_n of_o the_o treasury_n and_o governor_n of_o antwerp_n mounseur_fw-fr richardot_n precedent_n of_o arthois_n councillor_n for_o the_o state_n and_o of_o the_o privy_a council_n john_n mace_n doctor_n of_o spain_n the_o law_n councillor_n and_o advocate_n fiscall_v in_o the_o council_n of_o brabant_n and_o blaminius_fw-la greiner_n secretary_n of_o the_o council_n of_o estate_n these_o come_v to_o bruges_n in_o march_n after_o where_o by_o messenger_n send_v from_o one_o to_o another_o there_o be_v a_o long_a disputation_n about_o the_o precedence_n and_o where_o they_o shall_v meet_v and_o whether_o hostage_n shall_v be_v give_v of_o either_o side_n for_o their_o security_n after_o which_o they_o meet_v in_o certain_a tent_n set_v up_o under_o ostend_n where_o the_o spaniard_n give_v the_o english_a the_o precedence_n after_o three_o month_n question_n the_o english_a yield_v to_o go_v to_o bourbrough_n in_o flanders_n without_o any_o hostage_n where_o upon_o the_o six_o of_o july_n they_o begin_v to_o enter_v into_o treaty_n among_o many_o proposition_n and_o disputation_n on_o both_o side_n touch_v the_o spanish_a commission_n and_o other_o thing_n the_o queen_n of_o england_n demand_n be_v to_o have_v a_o present_a truce_n or_o surcease_n of_o arm_n be_v think_v necessary_a for_o both_o side_n thereby_o demand_n to_o stay_v and_o divert_v the_o come_n of_o the_o spanish_a fleet_n which_o the_o spanish_a commissioner_n seem_v to_o incline_v unto_o seek_v to_o persuade_v they_o that_o it_o be_v not_o intend_v for_o england_n moreov_a they_o demand_v the_o renew_v of_o old_a contract_n and_o intercourse_n the_o send_v away_o of_o foreign_a governor_n and_o soldier_n out_o of_o the_o netherlands_o for_o the_o queen_n own_o safety_n and_o the_o restitution_n of_o such_o sum_n of_o money_n as_o the_o queen_n have_v lend_v unto_o the_o estate_n of_o those_o province_n the_o which_o the_o king_n have_v promise_v in_o his_o perpetual_a edict_n make_v at_o brussells_n for_o the_o netherlander_n they_o demand_v that_o they_o may_v enjoy_v their_o ancient_a liberty_n and_o privilege_n be_v govern_v by_o their_o natural_a bear_a countryman_n and_o not_o by_o stranger_n that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o toleration_n of_o religion_n for_o two_o year_n at_o the_o least_o and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o religion_n to_o be_v order_v and_o establish_v by_o the_o estate_n and_o that_o the_o article_n of_o the_o pacification_n of_o gant_n and_o of_o other_o treaty_n may_v be_v observe_v and_o as_o concern_v the_o town_n that_o be_v in_o her_o majesty_n hand_n they_o say_v that_o the_o foresay_a article_n be_v conclude_v her_o majesty_n will_v yield_v unto_o any_o reasonable_a condition_n that_o all_o the_o world_n may_v know_v she_o have_v not_o take_v those_o town_n into_o her_o possession_n for_o her_o own_o use_n and_o commodity_n nor_o for_o increase_v of_o her_o dominion_n but_o only_o for_o her_o necessary_a defence_n and_o assurance_n etc._n etc._n the_o king_n of_o spain_n commissioner_n make_v answer_v to_o these_o proposition_n that_o they_o be_v content_a to_o revew_n the_o contract_n but_o it_o will_v ask_v a_o long_a time_n and_o therefore_o answer_n they_o desire_v to_o proceed_v to_o the_o conclude_v of_o a_o peace_n touch_v the_o send_v away_o of_o strange_a soldier_n the_o king_n can_v not_o resolve_v thereon_o until_o that_o the_o hollander_n and_o their_o associate_n do_v submit_v they_o and_o so_o long_o as_o the_o frenchman_n be_v in_o arm_n concern_v the_o money_n lend_v they_o say_v the_o king_n be_v not_o inform_v thereof_o and_o that_o he_o must_v first_o see_v the_o account_n touch_v the_o privilege_n of_o the_o netherlands_o the_o queen_n have_v not_o to_o do_v therewith_o and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o reason_n to_o prescribe_v the_o king_n a_o law_n how_o he_o shall_v govern_v his_o subject_n concern_v religion_n and_o the_o exercise_n thereof_o the_o king_n will_v not_o hear_v of_o it_o but_o be_v content_a to_o grant_v a_o toleration_n such_o as_o he_o have_v allow_v unto_o the_o town_n that_o have_v submit_v themselves_o under_o his_o obedience_n as_o for_o the_o pacification_n of_o gant_n they_o will_v not_o hear_v it_o name_v for_o that_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n and_o the_o estate_n by_o who_o it_o be_v make_v be_v the_o first_o that_o break_v it_o as_o they_o say_v whereunto_o the_o english_a commissioner_n reply_v that_o the_o contract_n may_v be_v renew_a by_o proviso_n and_o afterward_o reform_v or_o make_v better_o by_o commissioner_n appoint_v replication_n by_o both_o party_n for_o the_o send_v away_o of_o foreign_a soldier_n it_o be_v the_o only_a cause_n that_o have_v move_v her_o majesty_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o treaty_n foreseeing_a the_o danger_n incident_a thereunto_o if_o stranger_n shall_v continue_v still_o in_o the_o netherlands_o the_o which_o remain_v in_o that_o estate_n the_o queen_n for_o her_o own_o safety_n and_o assurance_n can_v not_o leave_v 1588._o arm_n nor_o the_o netherlands_n province_n be_v assure_v of_o any_o peace_n as_o long_o as_o the_o foreign_a soldier_n be_v within_o the_o country_n touch_v the_o money_n which_o the_o queen_n have_v lend_v and_o that_o she_o then_o demand_v from_o the_o estate_n the_o king_n himself_o be_v bind_v for_o it_o by_o his_o edict_n make_v at_o brussels_n as_o well_o for_o that_o which_o be_v lend_v unto_o they_o before_o the_o say_a edict_n as_o for_o that_o which_o be_v sense_n or_o that_o shall_v be_v lend_v yet_o the_o queen_n seek_v not_o that_o money_n from_o the_o king_n but_o only_o that_o the_o estate_n may_v have_v liberty_n from_o he_o to_o collect_v money_n for_o the_o payment_n thereof_o concern_v the_o privilege_n of_o the_o country_n her_o majesty_n say_v she_o have_v a_o special_a interest_n therein_o first_o in_o regard_n of_o neighbourhood_n second_o for_o that_o she_o be_v especial_o nominate_v in_o several_a pacification_n and_o three_o for_o that_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a for_o her_o subject_n and_o merchant_n to_o enjoy_v their_o previledge_n in_o the_o netherlands_o unless_o the_o province_n themselves_o be_v allow_v the_o same_o so_o as_o her_o majesty_n shall_v have_v just_a cause_n to_o complain_v if_o those_o preveledge_n be_v deny_v they_o which_o have_v be_v agree_v unto_o by_o the_o pacification_n of_o gant_n the_o perpetual_a edict_n make_v at_o the_o reconciliation_n of_o arthois_n and_o henault_n and_o general_o consent_v unto_o at_o the_o treaty_n of_o peace_n make_v in_o collogne_n by_o the_o duke_n of_o terranova_n at_o the_o intercession_n of_o the_o emperor_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o cleave_v and_o if_o the_o netherlands_n province_n may_v not_o be_v govern_v by_o such_o as_o be_v bear_v in_o the_o country_n there_o be_v no_o hope_n to_o bring_v they_o to_o any_o good_a and_o firm_a peace_n and_o for_o the_o point_n
ower_n have_v some_o advantage_n to_o continue_v fight_n but_o the_o englishman_n shoot_v chain_v shoot_v which_o do_v cut_v both_o their_o sail_n tackle_v and_o ower_n in_o piece_n but_o they_o grow_v to_o be_v very_o scant_o of_o powder_n so_o as_o they_o be_v force_v to_o send_v to_o shore_n for_o more_o on_o the_o four_o of_o august_n the_o spanish_a army_n be_v before_o the_o i_o will_v of_o wight_n the_o english_a admiral_n do_v valiant_o assail_v the_o spanish_a admiral_n be_v accompany_v by_o some_o of_o his_o best_a ship_n as_o the_o lion_n wherein_o be_v the_o lord_n thomas_n howard_n now_o earl_n of_o suffolk_n the_o elizabeth_n jonas_n command_v by_o sir_n robert_n southwell_n the_o bear_n by_o the_o lord_n sheffeld_n the_o victory_n by_o sir_n john_n haukins_n and_o the_o gallion_n leicester_n wherein_o be_v captain_n george_n fenner_n the_o spanish_a admiral_n be_v then_o accompany_v with_o the_o best_a of_o his_o ship_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o where_o there_o be_v a_o dreadful_a noise_n of_o canonshot_n within_o three_o or_o four_o hundred_o foot_n distance_n at_o the_o last_o the_o spaniard_n sail_v on_o before_o the_o wind_n on_o the_o six_o of_o august_n be_v saturday_n the_o spaniard_n cast_v anchor_n before_o callais_n be_v resolve_v as_o it_o seem_v to_o stay_v there_o and_o so_o to_o join_v with_o the_o duke_n of_o parmaes_n force_n and_o the_o next_o day_n the_o english_a fleet_n also_o cast_v anchor_n and_o lie_v close_o by_o they_o within_o shot_z one_o of_o a_o other_o and_o thither_o come_v the_o lord_n henry_n seymor_n with_o his_o fleet_n of_o ship_n the_o which_o have_v lie_v at_o the_o 1588._o land_n end_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o river_n of_o thames_n the_o duke_n of_o medina_n advertise_v the_o duke_n of_o parma_n of_o his_o be_v there_o and_o many_o nobleman_n and_o gentleman_n go_v to_o land_n to_o refresh_v themselves_o and_o among_o the_o rest_n the_o prince_n of_o ascoly_a who_o be_v hold_v to_o be_v the_o king_n of_o spain_n bastard_n son_n a_o gallant_a young_a gentleman_n who_o by_o good_a fortune_n be_v force_v to_o stay_v on_o shore_n for_o that_o he_o can_v not_o get_v aboard_o who_o ship_n withal_o the_o man_n be_v afterward_o drown_v in_o ireland_n the_o duke_n of_o parma_n have_v hear_v of_o the_o come_n of_o the_o spanish_a army_n upon_o the_o coast_n of_o himself_o england_n make_v all_o the_o have_v he_o can_v to_o employ_v his_o person_n in_o this_o exploit_n and_o to_o that_o end_n have_v give_v the_o government_n of_o the_o country_n unto_o the_o old_a earl_n of_o mansfield_n go_v himself_o in_o pilgrimage_n to_o our_o lady_n of_o hall_n in_o henault_n and_o from_o thence_o to_o brugge_n where_o he_o arrive_v on_o the_o seven_o of_o august_n ride_v the_o next_o day_n to_o dunkirk_n where_o his_o ship_n attend_v he_o where_o he_o hear_v the_o shoot_n of_o both_o the_o army_n and_o at_o the_o evening_n as_o he_o enter_v into_o dixmuyden_n he_o be_v advertise_v of_o the_o success_n thereof_o upon_o twesday_n be_v the_o nine_o of_o august_n he_o return_v again_o to_o dunkirk_n even_o as_o the_o army_n pass_v by_o not_o one_o of_o his_o ship_n dare_v venture_n to_o put_v forth_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o five_o and_o thirty_o ship_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n command_v by_o justin_n of_o nassau_n their_o admiral_n which_o lie_v there_o to_o keep_v the_o passage_n that_o none_o shall_v come_v out_o of_o the_o haven_n neither_o any_o of_o the_o smale_a ship_n of_o the_o spanish_a army_n aid_n and_o assist_v they_o for_o they_o have_v no_o cause_n to_o fear_v the_o great_a ship_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o shallonesse_n of_o the_o water_n but_o the_o ship_v duke_n of_o parmaes_n man_n be_v neither_o ship_v nor_o yet_o ready_a only_o the_o runagate_n soldier_n of_o sir_n william_n stanleys_n regiment_n be_v seven_o hundred_o strong_a be_v already_o ship_v think_v at_o the_o first_o entrance_n into_o england_n to_o be_v the_o leader_n the_o rest_n of_o the_o soldier_n seem_v unwilling_a to_o set_v forward_o find_v their_o small_a number_n of_o sailor_n to_o be_v very_o backward_o and_o their_o provision_n of_o bread_n beer_n and_o victual_n not_o all_o ready_a and_o whole_o unshipt_v the_o sailor_n do_v fear_v the_o ship_n of_o holland_n &_o zeeland_n which_o they_o find_v do_v both_o brave_a and_o threaten_v they_o which_o make_v they_o hourly_o to_o run_v away_o fear_v they_o shall_v have_v be_v force_v by_o the_o soldier_n to_o put_v forth_o and_o to_o adventure_v that_o which_o can_v not_o be_v do_v then_o they_o want_v the_o spanish_a galley_n which_o be_v lose_v upon_o the_o way_n with_o the_o which_o they_o may_v have_v drive_v the_o ship_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n from_o the_o coast_n the_o spanish_a fleet_n lie_v thus_o at_o anchor_n before_o callais_n stay_v to_o hear_v from_o the_o duke_n of_o parma_n for_o the_o effect_n of_o that_o which_o they_o have_v in_o commission_n from_o the_o king_n it_o be_v resolve_v among_o they_o as_o it_o be_v afterward_o descover_v that_o upon_o the_o twelve_o of_o august_n be_v a_o dark_a night_n to_o put_v that_o in_o execution_n which_o they_o have_v intend_v on_o either_o side_n whereupon_o the_o admiral_n of_o england_n and_o his_o council_n resolve_v by_o the_o express_a commandment_n of_o the_o queen_n herself_o as_o it_o be_v say_v either_o to_o force_v the_o spanish_a fleet_n from_o their_o anchor_n or_o to_o burn_v they_o whereupon_o they_o sudden_o appoint_v some_o of_o their_o waste_a ship_n out_o of_o the_o which_o have_v take_v all_o that_o be_v good_a and_o fill_v they_o with_o great_a store_n of_o wildfire_n and_o other_o stuff_n that_o will_v easy_o burn_v charge_v the_o ordinance_n full_a of_o powder_n iron_n and_o stone_n upon_o sunday_n 7._o of_o august_n two_o hour_n after_o midnight_n the_o man_n have_v leave_v anchor_n they_o and_o they_o beginning_n to_o burn_v they_o send_v they_o before_o the_o wind_n and_o tide_n right_a among_o the_o spanish_a fleet_n which_o fire_n be_v in_o the_o night_n time_n strike_v such_o a_o terror_n confusion_n and_o alarm_n among_o they_o fear_v that_o these_o ship_n may_v be_v lade_v with_o powder_n and_o stone_n such_o as_o the_o ingenier_n frederik_n innebell_n have_v use_v three_o year_n before_o against_o the_o duke_n of_o parmaes_n bridge_n upon_o the_o river_n of_o scheld_n as_o they_o cry_v out_o the_o fire_n of_o antwerp_n the_o fire_n of_o antwerp_n so_o as_o every_o man_n do_v present_o cut_v his_o cable_n and_o set_v sail_n put_v to_o sea_n confuse_o in_o which_o fearful_a cry_n the_o great_a galliasse_n fall_v foul_a upon_o the_o cable_n of_o a_o other_o ship_n and_o can_v make_v no_o way_n and_o by_o that_o mean_v her_o rudder_n slip_v out_o be_v lose_v so_o as_o for_o want_v of_o a_o helm_n to_o govern_v it_o it_o be_v drive_v by_o the_o force_n of_o the_o sea_n upon_o callais_n sand_n the_o which_o be_v follow_v by_o their_o pinnace_n &_o in_o the_o end_n board_v by_o the_o english_a long_a boat_n don_n hugo_n de_fw-fr moncado_n general_n of_o the_o four_o gallias_n make_v some_o resistance_n but_o after_o some_o fight_n he_o be_v shoot_v in_o the_o head_n and_o slay_v with_o many_o other_o spaniard_n some_o leap_v into_o the_o sea_n to_o save_v themselves_o whereof_o diverse_a be_v drown_v don_n antonio_n manriquez_n the_o countroller_n general_n with_o a_o few_o other_o escape_v and_o be_v the_o first_o that_o carry_v the_o certain_a news_n of_o their_o success_n into_o spain_n the_o great_a galleass_n have_v in_o it_o three_o hundred_o slave_n and_o four_o hundred_o soldier_n 1588._o be_v thus_o take_v they_o be_v three_o hour_n unlade_v the_o munition_n and_o other_o thing_n that_o be_v find_v in_o she_o and_o there_o they_o also_o find_v fifty_o thousand_o ducat_n of_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n treasor_n the_o slave_n be_v all_o loose_a and_o at_o liberty_n the_o english_a will_v have_v burn_v the_o ship_n but_z mounsieur_fw-fr gourdan_n governor_n of_o calais_n will_v not_o suffer_v they_o find_v it_o to_o be_v hurtful_a both_o for_o the_o town_n and_o haven_n wherefore_o he_o shoot_v from_o the_o town_n and_o drive_v the_o english_a from_o thence_o the_o same_o morning_n as_o the_o spanish_a fleet_n after_o their_o great_a fear_n and_o disorder_n have_v again_o put_v itself_o into_o battle_n the_o english_a army_n begin_v to_o charge_v they_o valiant_o before_o august_n gravel_v but_o they_o choose_v rather_o to_o pass_v a_o long_a with_o a_o forewind_n before_o dunkirk_n then_o to_o open_v themselves_o or_o to_o alter_v their_o rank_n stand_v whole_o upon_o their_o defence_n the_o english_a have_v not_o above_o 22_o or_o 23._o ship_n fit_a to_o board_v the_o spaniard_n who_o be_v ninety_o great_a ship_n at_o the_o least_o
shall_v receive_v shall_v be_v account_v at_o 48._o day_n to_o the_o month_n cause_v the_o soldier_n colonel_n captain_n &_o common_a soldier_n to_o swear_v that_o they_o shall_v rest_v satisfy_v with_o such_o pay_n but_o the_o entertainment_n of_o superior_a officer_n be_v appoint_v to_o be_v pay_v at_o 32._o day_n to_o the_o month_n and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o good_a order_n may_v be_v observe_v concern_v the_o payment_n of_o the_o soldier_n which_o serve_v in_o the_o say_a province_n the_o estate_n appoint_v the_o say_v soldier_n to_o be_v keep_v in_o garrison_n in_o the_o say_a province_n according_a to_o the_o order_n make_v concern_v the_o contribution_n wherewith_o every_o province_n be_v charge_v according_a to_o serve_v their_o ability_n whereof_o ensue_v many_o notable_a effect_n especial_o that_o the_o contribution_n of_o the_o respective_a province_n be_v not_o divide_v but_o true_o employ_v for_o the_o furnish_n of_o their_o several_a taxation_n make_v for_o the_o payment_n of_o the_o soldier_n which_o be_v in_o each_o several_a province_n second_o that_o the_o soldier_n may_v know_v in_o what_o province_n they_o be_v to_o demand_n their_o pay_n and_o if_o any_o default_n be_v make_v they_o may_v present_o know_v how_o to_o seek_v remedy_n for_o the_o same_o from_o the_o council_n of_o estate_n and_o find_v that_o the_o charge_n of_o war_n grow_v so_o great_a as_o the_o ordinary_a contribution_n be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o defray_v the_o same_o the_o say_a province_n be_v content_a to_o be_v rate_v extraordinarilie_o over_o and_o above_o the_o old_a contribution_n which_o every_o of_o the_o say_a province_n use_v to_o pay_v whereof_o the_o council_n of_o estate_n have_v the_o disposition_n and_o employ_v it_o for_o the_o extraordinary_a charge_n and_o it_o be_v agree_v that_o at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o year_n the_o say_a province_n shall_v assemble_v and_o account_v together_o to_o see_v if_o every_o of_o they_o have_v pay_v there_o new_a and_o old_a contribution_n orderly_o as_o they_o ought_v and_o what_o remain_v unpay_v the_o mean_n whereby_o the_o say_v province_n raise_v their_o particular_a monthly_a contribution_n be_v not_o alike_o in_o every_o province_n for_o they_o of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n be_v the_o rich_a and_o mighty_a province_n do_v raise_v their_o contribution_n by_o excise_n and_o impost_n rate_v upon_o 1588._o wine_n beer_n cattle_n gold_n silver_n silk_n wollen-cloathe_n horn_a beast_n soap_n salt_n vinager_n aquavitae_a and_o many_o other_o thing_n the_o which_o be_v every_o six_o month_n by_o certain_a commissioner_n appoint_v by_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o say_a province_n let_v out_o to_o farm_n and_o beside_o this_o by_o the_o poundage_n rate_v upon_o all_o land_n according_a to_o the_o yearly_a value_n thereof_o and_o if_o the_o revenue_n and_o taxation_n within_o the_o particular_a province_n will_v not_o extend_v to_o the_o sum_n ordain_v to_o be_v pay_v by_o they_o in_o ordinary_a and_o extraordinary_a contribution_n then_o that_o which_o be_v find_v short_a be_v either_o make_v up_o by_o the_o town_n in_o holland_n or_o else_o it_o be_v lay_v upon_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o general_a division_n that_o be_v equal_o and_o by_o a_o general_a consent_n whereof_o the_o town_n be_v satisfy_v again_o either_o by_o sell_v or_o let_v out_o of_o certain_a rent_n belong_v to_o the_o whole_a country_n of_o holland_n or_o in_o money_n out_o of_o the_o poundage_n which_o be_v collect_v general_o out_o of_o the_o whole_a province_n aforesaid_a some_o province_n have_v other_o mean_n to_o raise_v their_o contribution_n as_o the_o situation_n and_o condition_n of_o the_o province_n may_v afford_v of_o the_o best_a mean_n they_o can_v devise_v for_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o say_a province_n town_n and_o village_n which_o prescribe_v contribution_n be_v not_o to_o be_v diminish_v but_o must_v be_v pay_v out_o of_o such_o mean_n as_o they_o shall_v find_v least_o prejudicial_a to_o their_o subject_n with_o these_o and_o such_o like_a mean_n the_o unite_a province_n of_o holland_n zeeland_n vtrecht_n and_o friesland_n have_v not_o only_o valiant_o defend_v themselves_o against_o the_o power_n of_o so_o mighty_a a_o king_n but_o also_o as_o it_o shall_v appear_v with_o the_o aid_n of_o gelderland_n and_o oueryssel_n have_v oftentimes_o make_v offensive_a war_n against_o the_o say_a man_n king_n and_o have_v take_v whole_a province_n with_o many_o strong_a town_n and_o fort_n from_o he_o wherein_o the_o say_v province_n have_v never_o employ_v any_o great_a power_n in_o the_o field_n beside_o the_o garrison_n of_o burgher_n in_o their_o town_n and_o fronter_v place_n then_o 12._o or_o 13000._o foot_n and_o 3000._o horse_n well_o furnish_v and_o provide_v of_o all_o kind_n of_o munition_n for_o the_o war_n as_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o place_n besiege_v require_v have_v always_o maintain_v their_o soldier_n both_o in_o field_n and_o in_o garrison_n in_o good_a discipline_n punish_v open_a offence_n reform_v abuse_n and_o satisfy_v the_o interest_v the_o war_n by_o sea_n be_v maintain_v by_o the_o estate_n in_o as_o good_a order_n as_o that_o by_o land_n appoint_v in_o their_o sea_n province_n a_o office_n of_o the_o admiralty_n which_o consist_v of_o diverse_a person_n of_o good_a judgement_n in_o politic_a affair_n or_o else_o in_o traffic_n by_o sea_n and_o be_v divide_v into_o five_o several_a place_n where_o they_o have_v their_o ordinary_a residence_n as_o at_o amsterdam_n rotterdam_n and_o horn_n or_o enchuysen_n for_o holland_n at_o midlebourg_n for_o zeeland_n and_o at_o harlinghen_n or_o doccum_fw-la for_o friesland_n of_o the_o which_o prince_n maurice_n as_o admiral_n general_n of_o the_o sea_n be_v the_o head_n in_o who_o name_n all_o commission_n and_o order_n for_o the_o war_n appoint_v rest_n by_o the_o say_a officer_n of_o the_o admiralty_n be_v send_v forth_o the_o officer_n under_o he_o be_v swear_v and_o receive_v their_o commission_n from_o the_o general_a estate_n the_o admiralll_n have_v three_o or_o four_o vice-admiralls_a which_o keep_v in_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n in_o place_n that_o be_v most_o convenient_a upon_o the_o sea-coast_n as_o in_o holland_n john_n van_fw-mi devenvoord_n lord_n of_o warmont_n and_o under_o he_o peter_n vander_n do_v and_o john_n gerbrantson_n in_o zeeland_n justin_n nassau_n and_o under_o he_o joos_n de_fw-fr moor._n the_o officer_n of_o the_o admiralty_n direct_v all_o the_o war_n by_o sea_n by_o advice_n from_o the_o general_a estate_n and_o to_o that_o end_n they_o receive_v such_o money_n as_o be_v pay_v for_o convoy_n and_o licenses_n rate_v upon_o good_n go_v out_o and_o come_v in_o according_a to_o the_o order_n set_v down_o by_o the_o general_a estate_n which_o tax_n be_v raise_v high_o every_o year_n by_o the_o say_a estate_n if_o necessity_n require_v it_o and_o be_v think_v convenient_a for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o netherlands_o the_o money_n rise_v of_o the_o say_a convoy_n etc._n etc._n be_v collect_v by_o swear_a officer_n appoint_v by_o the_o say_a court_n of_o admiralty_n and_o be_v employ_v to_o the_o payment_n of_o the_o soldier_n which_o sea_n serve_v by_o sea_n and_o be_v at_o the_o charge_n of_o the_o generality_n as_o also_o for_o the_o building_n and_o repair_v of_o ship_n of_o war_n and_o for_o the_o rig_v and_o furnish_v they_o with_o all_o thing_n necessary_a the_o which_o be_v a_o very_a great_a charge_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o great_a number_n of_o ship_n of_o war_n which_o they_o be_v force_v to_o entertain_v continual_o the_o war_n by_o sea_n be_v order_v by_o the_o admiralty_n in_o this_o sort_n first_o they_o appoint_v diverse_a ship_n of_o war_n to_o watch_v the_o haven_n town_n which_o be_v under_o the_o enemy_n commande_fw-fr as_o before_o dunkirk_n nieuport_n ostend_n etc._n etc._n second_o there_o be_v certain_a ship_n of_o war_n send_v out_o to_o keep_v the_o sea_n three_o they_o use_v yearly_a to_o send_v out_o some_o ship_n of_o war_n to_o defend_v the_o fisherman_n which_o take_v herring_n and_o cod_n upon_o the_o coast_n of_o england_n 1588._o scotland_n and_o thereabouts_o four_a as_o the_o merchant_n ship_n sail_v out_o of_o the_o say_a province_n to_o traffic_v with_o france_n england_n scotland_n denmark_n and_o other_o place_n they_o be_v safe_o convoy_v by_o certain_a ship_n of_o war_n to_o defend_v they_o from_o their_o enemy_n and_o from_o pirate_n at_o sea_n last_o they_o have_v a_o great_a number_n of_o small_a ship_n appoint_v for_o the_o war_n which_o they_o use_v within_o the_o land_n to_o keep_v their_o river_n and_o fresh_a water_n from_o invasion_n of_o the_o enemy_n as_o also_o for_o the_o besiege_n of_o town_n and_o fort_n which_o lie_v upon_o the_o say_a river_n the_o say_a admiralty_n have_v authority_n to_o punish_v offence_n and_o reform_v disorder_n commit_v at_o sea_n to_o determine_v of_o
prisoner_n ransom_n take_v to_o value_v the_o prize_n of_o all_o good_n bring_v in_o by_o sea_n captain_n and_o to_o the_o end_n the_o sailor_n shall_v do_v their_o duty_n and_o fight_v willing_o every_o one_o be_v allow_v his_o part_n of_o the_o prize_n which_o they_o have_v take_v according_a to_o his_o place_n and_o they_o be_v often_o time_n reward_v by_o the_o admiralty_n for_o their_o good_a service_n beside_o their_o monthly_a wage_n this_o year_n the_o state_n garrison_n make_v diverse_a incursion_n into_o the_o enemy_n country_n they_o of_o heusden_n and_o geertruydenberg_n country_n in_o brabant_n go_v forth_o with_o eight_o hundred_o man_n horse_n and_o foot_n the_o horseman_n take_v up_o the_o footman_n behind_o they_o and_o go_v to_o tilborch_v by_o boisleduke_n whereas_o some_o of_o the_o duke_n of_o parmas_n troop_n lay_v who_o they_o charge_v and_o defeat_v whereof_o diverse_a be_v slay_v the_o rest_n flee_v into_o the_o church_n but_o they_o dare_v not_o stay_v to_o force_v they_o fear_v that_o upon_o the_o alarum_n the_o garrison_n there_o about_o will_v issue_v forth_o and_o charge_v they_o and_o so_o they_o return_v back_o with_o good_a prize_n the_o like_a do_v they_o of_o berghen_n up_o zoom_n be_v less_o than_o a_o hundred_o soldier_n whereof_o five_a or_o six_o be_v horseman_n of_o captain_n baxe_v his_o company_n and_o lead_v by_o a_o sergeant_n they_o go_v to_o do_v a_o exploit_n upon_o botchloon_n whereof_o they_o fail_v yet_o they_o pass_v valiant_o through_o a_o company_n of_o soldier_n and_o come_v to_o thienen_fw-ge where_o there_o lie_v five_o or_o six_o company_n of_o spaniard_n into_o the_o which_o they_o get_v by_o reason_n that_o the_o town_n be_v great_a and_o drive_v out_o the_o spaniard_n put_v three_o company_n of_o they_o to_o the_o sword_n and_o then_o spoil_v the_o town_n the_o enemy_n attend_v they_o at_o their_o come_n forth_o be_v about_o four_o hundred_o strong_a but_o they_o make_v head_n valiant_o not_o only_o force_v through_o they_o but_o come_v safe_a to_o their_o garrison_n withal_o their_o booty_n which_o be_v a_o thing_n almost_o incredible_a the_o zeelander_n be_v about_o seventy_o strong_a past_a over_o the_o water_n into_o flanders_n and_o there_o cut_v of_o a_o convoie_n go_v to_o cortrick_n where_o beside_o the_o foot_n there_o be_v above_o two_o hundred_o horseman_n and_o thirty_o merchant_n which_o do_v ride_v the_o zeelander_n first_o charge_v the_o horseman_n with_o their_o shot_n and_o take_v some_o of_o they_o and_o then_o defeat_v the_o rest_n carrying_z away_o as_o much_o booty_n as_o they_o can_v and_o so_o return_v into_o zeeland_n sir_n martin_n schenck_n in_o like_a sort_n be_v not_o idle_a but_o make_v road_n as_o far_o as_o momedi_n and_o in_o december_n he_o have_v secret_a intelligence_n with_o some_o of_o nymeghen_fw-mi mean_v to_o undermine_v the_o wall_n whereas_o the_o ditch_n be_v not_o very_o deep_a and_o so_o to_o blow_v it_o up_o but_o by_o reason_n of_o some_o store_n of_o rain_n which_o fall_v about_o that_o time_n and_o stand_v in_o the_o ditche_n he_o can_v not_o effect_v his_o design_n there_o be_v many_o subtle_a enterprise_n attempt_v about_o this_o time_n of_o either_o side_n both_o in_o brabant_n gelderland_n and_o freezland_n sometime_o with_o profit_n sometime_o with_o loss_n for_o that_o there_o be_v many_o good_a soldier_n of_o either_o side_n who_o seek_v daily_o to_o win_v honour_n and_o credit_n sir_n martin_n schenck_n to_o recover_v some_o of_o his_o loss_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o november_n make_v a_o sconce_n at_o herwerden_n upon_o the_o rind_n without_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o estate_n which_o be_v some_o impayr_n of_o their_o public_a authority_n but_o by_o the_o persuasion_n of_o prince_n maurice_n and_o the_o lord_n willoughby_n he_o have_v a_o great_a charge_n give_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o shall_v throw_v it_o down_o again_o the_o english_a garrison_n in_o the_o brill_n begin_v to_o mutiny_v for_o their_o pay_n be_v somewhat_o long_o ere_o it_o come_v that_o garrison_n lie_v in_o such_o sort_n as_o the_o soldier_n have_v good_a mean_n to_o help_v themselves_o by_o incursion_n upon_o the_o enemy_n but_o for_o that_o their_o pay_n according_a to_o the_o contract_n be_v to_o be_v bring_v out_o of_o england_n the_o estate_n of_o holland_n disburse_v the_o money_n for_o the_o queen_n and_o so_o stay_v the_o mutiny_n the_o enemy_n garrison_n be_v also_o in_o great_a want_n and_o misery_n begin_v to_o mutiny_v for_o want_v of_o pay_n for_o that_o the_o king_n indian_a treasor_n be_v not_o able_a to_o countervail_v the_o great_a cost_n and_o charge_n of_o pay_v his_o war_n part_n of_o those_o want_n be_v supply_v by_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n name_n and_o authority_n and_o yet_o not_o so_o well_o but_o diverse_a of_o their_o soldier_n put_v themselves_o under_o the_o estate_n where_o they_o may_v have_v sure_a pay_n and_o better_a mean_n to_o help_v themselves_o by_o incursion_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o year_n the_o garrison_n of_o geertruyden_n bergh_n begin_v to_o mutiny_v again_o it_o be_v a_o town_n belong_v to_o prince_n maurice_n lie_v right_o against_o dort_n upon_o gheertruydenberg_n the_o mecwe_n or_o vlack_a which_o be_v a_o water_n make_v by_o the_o rhine_n and_o the_o maze_n this_o garrison_n suspect_v that_o something_o may_v be_v attempt_v against_o they_o they_o present_o disarm_v the_o burgher_n and_o stay_v all_o the_o ship_n and_o boat_n that_o past_a by_o take_v contribution_n burn_a village_n and_o commit_v all_o insolency_n as_o enemy_n to_o the_o estate_n upon_o the_o six_o and_o twenty_o of_o november_n past_a the_o soldier_n be_v persuade_v to_o union_n they_o make_v answer_v by_o write_v the_o which_o they_o say_v be_v sign_v by_o sir_n john_n wingfield_n governor_n of_o the_o town_n the_o englishman_n and_o other_o captain_n that_o they_o will_v all_o die_v before_o they_o will_v deliver_v the_o burgher_n their_o arm_n again_o and_o be_v send_v for_o to_o serve_v in_o any_o place_n they_o make_v they_o this_o answer_n that_o they_o be_v all_o resolve_a to_o serve_v under_o the_o enemy_n rather_o than_o under_o prince_n maurice_n or_o the_o estate_n who_o consider_v of_o this_o their_o resolution_n and_o find_v that_o they_o entertain_v all_o fugitive_a soldier_n and_o seek_v to_o incite_v other_o garrison_n to_o the_o like_a rebellion_n have_v receive_v intelligence_n that_o from_o the_o second_o day_n of_o february_n this_o year_n they_o have_v be_v in_o treaty_n with_o the_o duke_n of_o parma_n prince_n maurice_n with_o the_o advice_n of_o the_o estate_n resolve_v see_v that_o the_o lord_n willoughby_n sir_n john_n norris_n nor_o master_n bodley_n can_v not_o prevail_v with_o they_o and_o that_o the_o lord_n willoughby_n be_v as_o then_o to_o go_v for_o england_n to_o besiege_v the_o town_n both_o by_o water_n and_o by_o land_n consider_v the_o danger_n thereof_o and_o of_o the_o 1589._o town_n lie_v about_o it_o and_o so_o come_v before_o it_o the_o five_o and_o twenty_o day_n of_o march_n he_o send_v a_o kind_a letter_n to_o they_o of_o the_o town_n by_o a_o drum_n give_v they_o to_o understand_v that_o the_o governor_n sir_n john_n wingfield_n and_o other_o captain_n have_v threaten_v to_o deliver_v the_o town_n into_o the_o enemy_n hand_n and_o what_o a_o dishonour_n and_o danger_n they_o shall_v thereby_o purchase_v unto_o themselves_o offer_v they_o all_o contentment_n whereunto_o they_o make_v answer_v that_o they_o will_v rather_o seek_v aid_n from_o the_o enemy_n then_o yield_v to_o prince_n maurice_n or_o the_o state_n threaten_v to_o hang_v up_o his_o messenger_n the_o town_n of_o dort_n do_v likewise_o write_v unto_o they_o but_o they_o tear_v their_o letter_n and_o when_o as_o the_o lord_n willoughby_n write_v his_o letter_n on_o the_o eighteen_o of_o march_n to_o sir_n john_n wingfile_v his_o brother_n in_o law_n desire_v he_o to_o find_v mean_n to_o come_v away_o rather_o than_o his_o presence_n shall_v give_v any_o cause_n of_o offence_n sir_n john_n wingfield_n refuse_v it_o say_v that_o he_o have_v swear_v to_o live_v and_o die_v with_o the_o soldier_n as_o long_o as_o they_o will_v hold_v that_o town_n for_o her_o majesty_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o netherlands_o who_o protest_v to_o deliver_v it_o rather_o to_o the_o enemy_n then_o to_o prince_n maurice_n or_o the_o estate_n with_o other_o word_n to_o the_o like_a effect_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n prince_n maurice_n do_v what_o he_o can_v to_o win_v the_o town_n and_o begin_v to_o batter_v it_o furious_o they_o within_o defend_v themselves_o yet_o there_o be_v a_o reasonable_a breach_n make_v and_o be_v ready_a to_o give_v a_o assault_n they_o within_o cunning_o offer_v a_o composition_n by_o a_o minister_n and_o a_o deputy_n who_o they_o have_v send_v forth_o to_o treat_v
for_o that_o which_o concern_v the_o duke_n of_o ferrara_n you_o may_v assist_v he_o so_o as_o the_o inuestiture_n agree_v with_o the_o person_n whereof_o i_o have_v former_o write_v unto_o you_o this_o shall_v be_v the_o best_a etc._n etc._n if_o the_o general_a estate_n have_v be_v scrupulous_a before_o and_o distrustful_a to_o treat_v with_o the_o 1594._o king_n of_o spain_n these_o letter_n do_v make_v they_o much_o more_o suspicious_a wherefore_o hartuis_n and_o coemans_n return_n as_o they_o come_v with_o this_o answer_n from_o the_o estate_n the_o archduke_n be_v loath_a to_o employ_v any_o great_a personage_n know_v they_o shall_v not_o prevail_v any_o thing_n but_o the_o reason_n why_o he_o send_v the_o say_a deputy_n under_o colour_n to_o propound_v a_o treaty_n of_o peace_n be_v to_o no_o other_o end_n but_o to_o iustefie_v himself_o of_o the_o fact_n which_o michael_n renichon_n have_v undertake_v wherewith_o he_o have_v so_o charge_v he_o the_o news_n thereof_o be_v at_o that_o time_n come_v to_o ratisbonne_n to_o a_o imperial_a diet_n where_o there_o have_v be_v some_o speech_n for_o the_o choose_n of_o the_o archduke_n king_n of_o roman_n the_o archduke_n ernest_n for_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o his_o government_n send_v charles_n earl_n of_o mansfeldt_n with_o a_o army_n to_o make_v war_n against_o the_o french_a king_n on_o the_o frontier_n in_o the_o country_n mansfeldt_n of_o tyrace_n where_o he_o besiege_v capelle_n the_o which_o be_v somon_v will_v not_o yield_v hope_v the_o king_n will_v succour_v they_o as_o he_o intend_v have_v send_v the_o duke_n of_o bovillon_n with_o 12000._o foot_n and_o 2000_o horse_n to_o that_o end_n but_o be_v upon_o the_o way_n the_o besiege_a fear_v their_o succour_n will_v come_v to_o late_o see_v their_o rampart_v beat_v down_o with_o mansfeldt_n continual_o battery_n they_o yield_v the_o town_n and_o the_o duke_n return_v with_o his_o army_n coevorden_n be_v as_o we_o have_v say_v straight_o block_v up_o by_o verdugo_n and_o cont_n herman_n vanden_fw-mi berghe_n prince_n maurice_n have_v some_o great_a design_n will_v first_o free_v this_o place_n wherefore_o he_o go_v to_o field_n with_o the_o best_a part_n of_o the_o estate_n force_n to_o set_v upon_o the_o â—…orts_n which_o coverden_n the_o spaniard_n have_v there_o about_o or_o to_o give_v they_o battle_n if_o it_o be_v offer_v but_o verdugo_n and_o the_o earl_n hear_v of_o his_o approach_n make_v a_o retreat_n and_o abandon_v all_o these_o fort_n which_o they_o have_v build_v and_o keep_v seven_o or_o eight_o month_n to_o their_o great_a charge_n and_o no_o profit_n leave_v coevoerden_n at_o liberty_n the_o which_o be_v present_o refresh_v with_o man_n and_o victual_n pass_v on_o from_o thence_o which_o his_o troop_n and_o cause_v his_o army_n to_o advance_v he_o resolve_v to_o besiege_v groan_v the_o which_o he_o be_v about_o the_o last_o year_n but_o before_o we_o enter_v into_o groan_v the_o siege_n we_o will_v speak_v a_o little_a of_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o town_n groan_v be_v a_o strong_a ancient_a town_n which_o some_o think_v to_o be_v that_o which_o pliny_n call_v phyleum_fw-la fair_a well_o fortefied_a and_o the_o best_a people_v of_o that_o part_n of_o friesland_n on_o this_o side_n the_o river_n of_o ems_n and_o dollard_n seat_v in_o a_o country_n which_o be_v very_o pleasant_a and_o fertile_a the_o which_o make_v also_o one_o of_o the_o seaventeen_o province_n of_o the_o netherlands_o this_o commonweal_n be_v heretofore_o annex_v to_o gronning_n the_o diocese_n of_o vtrecht_n for_o a_o hundred_o year_n so_o as_o they_o do_v acknowledge_v the_o bishop_n for_o their_o lord_n and_o prince_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a until_o frederic_n son_n to_o a_o marquis_n of_o baden_n than_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n in_o who_o time_n the_o faction_n of_o schyeringer_n and_o vetcoopers_a reign_v in_o friesland_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o history_n make_v ample_a mention_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o emperor_n maximilian_n the_o first_o of_o that_o name_n who_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o misery_n which_o these_o two_o faction_n be_v cause_n of_o throughout_o all_o friesland_n take_v occasion_n to_o give_v this_o signory_n of_o groan_v with_o all_o friesland_n in_o fee_n to_o albert_n duke_n of_o saxony_n to_o enjoy_v they_o as_o governor_n hereditary_a under_o the_o emperor_n of_o who_o they_o be_v hold_v but_o as_o the_o frison_n refuze_v to_o receive_v he_o in_o the_o end_n he_o persuade_v the_o nobility_n to_o acknowledge_v he_o for_o their_o hereditary_a lord_n with_o who_o aid_n he_o make_v sharp_a war_n against_o the_o vetcoopers_a with_o who_o the_o groninger_n join_v they_o self_n but_o captain_n foox_n the_o duke_n lieutenant_n do_v so_o tire_v they_o as_o they_o be_v glad_a to_o reconcile_v themselves_o unto_o the_o duke_n upon_o condition_n among_o other_o that_o they_o shall_v leave_v the_o possession_n which_o they_o have_v have_v in_o oostergoe_v weestergoe_v and_o the_o seven_o forest_n and_o shall_v pay_v two_o and_o thirty_o thousand_o florin_n in_o gold_n the_o other_o town_n in_o friesland_n among_o the_o which_o lewaerden_n be_v the_o chief_a submit_v themselves_o under_o the_o duke_n protection_n but_o soon_o after_o the_o lewardiens_n have_v slay_v their_o lieutenant_n do_v rebel_n by_o the_o instigation_n of_o they_o of_o groan_v the_o duke_n of_o saxony_n return_v with_o a_o army_n reduce_v they_o unto_o reason_n they_o of_o groan_v fear_v to_o be_v force_v by_o the_o mediation_n of_o frederic_n bishippe_n of_o vtrecht_n obtain_v a_o truce_n for_o six_o month_n the_o duke_n be_v return_v into_o his_o country_n of_o misnia_n have_v leave_v duke_n henry_n his_o son_n for_o governor_n in_o friesland_n the_o frison_n seek_v the_o three_o time_n to_o free_v themselves_o from_o his_o subjection_n and_o besiege_a duke_n henry_n in_o the_o town_n of_o franiker_n the_o father_n hear_v these_o news_n and_o the_o danger_n wherein_o his_o son_n be_v post_v thither_o with_o a_o army_n raise_v the_o siege_n and_o free_v he_o and_o then_o he_o seek_v to_o punish_v the_o 1594._o rebel_n of_o groan_v as_o the_o motive_n of_o this_o revolt_n the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n sue_v again_o for_o they_o &_o obtain_v they_o a_o new_a truce_n during_o the_o which_o albert_n die_v and_o by_o his_o death_n groan_v be_v free_v from_o his_o siege_n but_o not_o able_a to_o live_v easy_o and_o at_o peace_n they_o go_v to_o besiege_v dam_n which_o edsard_n earl_n of_o east-friseland_n hold_v in_o duke_n albert_n name_n to_o draw_v they_o from_o thence_o huge_a earl_n of_o leysnich_n besiege_v groan_v very_o straight_o then_o have_v they_o recourse_n again_o to_o the_o bishippe_n of_o vtrecht_n who_o procure_v they_o a_o peace_n for_o four_o year_n the_o which_o be_v expire_v cont_n edsard_n who_o duke_n henry_n be_v then_o in_o misnia_n have_v leave_v for_o his_o lieutenant_n and_o captain_n vito_n of_o draecksdorp_n do_v block_n they_o up_o with_o two_o great_a fort_n and_o besiege_v they_o round_o about_o the_o burgher_n have_v endure_v this_o hard_a siege_n all_o the_o winter_n want_v all_o thing_n necessary_a and_o see_v the_o town_n of_o oueryssell_n fail_v they_o in_o the_o succour_n which_o they_o have_v promise_v they_o resolve_v to_o treat_v with_o the_o saxon_n but_o they_o soon_o alter_v their_o opinion_n for_o that_o captain_n draecksdorpe_n have_v cause_v the_o nose_n and_o ear_n of_o two_o burgher_n to_o be_v cut_v off_o and_o so_o send_v they_o back_o into_o the_o town_n for_o that_o they_o will_v not_o put_v themselves_o to_o ransom_n the_o groninger_n move_v with_o this_o cruelty_n leave_v the_o saxon_n and_o accord_v with_o cont_n edsard_n yield_v he_o the_o town_n upon_o condition_n that_o he_o shall_v never_o suffer_v it_o to_o return_v under_o the_o government_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o saxony_n the_o earl_n accept_v of_o these_o condition_n enter_v in_o may_n after_o in_o the_o year_n of_o lord_n 1506._o and_o receive_v the_o oath_n of_o fidelity_n of_o the_o burgher_n which_o do_v he_o build_v a_o citadel_n there_o without_o any_o contradiction_n and_o place_v a_o good_a garrison_n therein_o george_n duke_n saxony_n do_v challenge_v it_o but_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a by_o reason_n whereof_o cont_n edsard_n be_v cite_v to_o the_o imperial_a chamber_n and_o there_o command_v to_o deliver_v up_o the_o town_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o saxony_n which_o he_o do_v not_o whereupon_o he_o be_v banish_v the_o empire_n in_o the_o end_n duke_n george_n come_v with_o nine_o thousand_o man_n horse_n and_o foot_n be_v assist_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o brunswick_n where_o he_o not_o only_o besiege_v groan_v but_o spoil_v all_o east-friseland_n cont_n edsards_n inheritance_n take_v many_o castle_n and_o fort_n so_o as_o the_o earl_n be_v force_v to_o leave_v groan_v to_o go_v and_o
other_o thing_n will_v rest_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n and_o good_a affection_n and_o how_o acceptable_a and_o welcome_a this_o his_o ambassador_n be_v unto_o he_o these_o be_v the_o king_n of_o spain_n demand_n unto_o the_o emperor_n the_o which_o will_v appear_v more_o plain_o to_o what_o end_n they_o tend_v by_o the_o say_a admiral_n of_o arragon_n action_n be_v enter_v into_o the_o limit_n of_o the_o empire_n with_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n army_n as_o we_o will_v show_v in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n 1598._o the_o estate_n of_o the_o unite_a province_n have_v a_o very_a expert_a master_n of_o their_o firework_n work_v call_v john_n bouvier_n a_o liegeois_n who_o by_o his_o invention_n have_v make_v sharp_a war_n against_o the_o spaniard_n in_o all_o the_o town_n which_o prince_n maurice_n have_v besiege_v come_v to_o the_o government_n unto_o that_o day_n in_o may_n be_v busy_a with_o his_o servant_n to_o fashion_v certain_a grenadoe_n or_o bale_n of_o wild_a fire_n with_o other_o fire_n work_v for_o provision_n in_o the_o town_n of_o dordrecht_n in_o the_o place_n appoint_v to_o that_o end_n it_o happen_v by_o misfortune_n that_o the_o fire_n with_o the_o which_o they_o do_v use_v to_o melt_v the_o rosine_n and_o other_o consume_v and_o devour_a stuff_n fall_v amongst_o it_o and_o so_o come_v to_o the_o grenado_n and_o ball_n of_o wildfire_n full_a of_o small_a cannon_n charge_v with_o bullet_n &_o head_n of_o nail_n which_o fire_v one_o after_o another_o make_v a_o noise_n as_o if_o a_o thunder_n bolt-burst_a forth_o and_o slay_v the_o master_n and_o 3._o of_o his_o servant_n &_o carry_v away_o the_o top_n of_o the_o store_n house_n with_o a_o great_a terror_n the_o which_o double_v twice_o have_v some_o respite_n betwixt_o the_o fire_n lie_v smother_v in_o that_o ruinous_a matter_n so_o 1598._o as_o no_o man_n dare_v approach_v fear_v some_o great_a mischief_n the_o which_o be_v much_o to_o be_v doubt_v for_o that_o in_o the_o sellar_n underneath_o there_o be_v many_o barrel_n of_o powder_n the_o which_o be_v not_o touch_v the_o nature_n of_o fire_n be_v rather_o to_o mount_v upward_o then_o downward_o yet_o the_o loss_n be_v very_o great_a and_o the_o master_n be_v much_o lament_v of_o the_o prince_n and_o state_n behold_v how_o this_o devilish_a art_n require_v his_o master_n as_o the_o devil_n be_v accustom_v to_o pay_v his_o servant_n at_o the_o same_o time_n there_o be_v another_o treason_n discover_v the_o which_o be_v undertake_v maurice_n at_o the_o persuasion_n of_o the_o jesuit_n against_o the_o person_n of_o prince_n maurice_n by_o a_o fleming_n call_v peter_n pan_n a_o poor_a bankrupt_a bear_v in_o the_o town_n of_o ypre_n who_o upon_o certain_a speech_n deliver_v by_o he_o and_o some_o suspicion_n gather_v thereby_o be_v apprehend_v in_o the_o town_n of_o leyden_n in_o holland_n you_o may_v read_v the_o whole_a discourse_n in_o his_o sentence_n and_o the_o progress_n of_o his_o wretched_a and_o treacherous_a design_n as_o follow_v whereas_o peter_n pan_n bear_v at_o ypre_n a_o cooper_n by_o his_o trade_n have_v be_v a_o broker_n sentence_n or_o bankrupt_a merchant_n and_o at_o this_o present_a a_o prisoner_n in_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o scout_n or_o bailiff_n of_o leyden_n have_v confess_v be_v out_o of_o iron_n and_o free_a from_o torture_n that_o some_o year_n pass_v he_o be_v accustom_v to_o make_v provision_n of_o butter_n for_o the_o college_n of_o jesuit_n at_o dovay_n it_o happen_v that_o one_o melchior_n vande-walle_n servant_n to_o the_o say_a jesuit_n cousin_n germane_a to_o the_o prisoner_n about_o fiveteene_a day_n before_o shrovetide_n come_v unto_o the_o prisoner_n house_n at_o ypre_n require_v he_o to_o send_v butter_n for_o their_o college_n and_o as_o the_o prisoner_n be_v then_o absent_a from_o his_o house_n about_o his_o affair_n the_o say_a vande-walle_n stay_v two_o or_o three_o day_n for_o he_o during_o the_o which_o time_n he_o have_v speech_n with_o mary_n â—…oyets_n his_o wife_n who_o be_v much_o addict_v to_o the_o jesuit_n as_o she_o afterward_o tell_v he_o to_o kill_v his_o excellency_n who_o he_o call_v duke_n maurice_n that_o be_v return_v to_o his_o house_n the_o say_v melchior_n vande-walle_n have_v use_v some_o speech_n to_o he_o of_o it_o build_v upon_o the_o prisoner_n word_n that_o he_o be_v wonderful_o decay_v in_o his_o estate_n have_v no_o mean_n to_o satisfy_v his_o creditor_n the_o say_a vande-walle_n tell_v he_o in_o effect_n that_o he_o know_v how_o to_o free_v all_o if_o he_o will_v go_v into_o holland_n and_o find_v the_o mean_n to_o kill_v his_o excellency_n and_o as_o he_o make_v some_o difficulty_n to_o do_v it_o he_o be_v solicit_v by_o his_o own_o wife_n thereunto_o say_v that_o he_o shall_v make_v no_o difficulty_n to_o kill_v such_o seducer_n and_o perverter_n and_o that_o if_o she_o have_v be_v a_o man_n she_o will_v undertake_v it_o and_o execute_v it_o herself_o and_o yet_o the_o say_a prisoner_n be_v still_o in_o doubt_n to_o undertake_v such_o a_o action_n the_o say_v melchior_n vanden-walle_n desire_v he_o to_o go_v with_o he_o to_o dovay_n to_o confer_v with_o the_o father_n assign_v he_o to_o the_o rector_n of_o the_o jesuit_n afterward_o the_o say_a vande-walle_n be_v return_v to_o dovay_n the_o say_a prisoner_n to_o reckon_v with_o diverse_a person_n and_o to_o make_v his_o business_n straight_o especial_o with_o the_o say_a jesuit_n at_o dovay_n go_v of_o ash-wednesday_n from_o ypre_n towards_o lille_n from_o thence_o to_o tournay_n and_o so_o to_o mons_fw-la where_o he_o be_v for_o a_o time_n arrest_v for_o debt_n from_o thence_o he_o return_v towards_o tournay_n and_o so_o go_v back_o again_o to_o mons_fw-la where_o he_o be_v again_o arrest_v but_o be_v deliver_v he_o go_v to_o valenciennes_n and_o so_o to_o dovay_n where_o he_o be_v in_o the_o rogation_n week_n and_o do_v eat_v three_o or_o four_o time_n with_o the_o provincial_n provost_n and_o rector_n of_o the_o jesuit_n with_o who_o he_o make_v his_o accompt_n so_o as_o there_o be_v come_v to_o he_o some_o five_o pound_n six_o shilling_n starling_n for_o the_o which_o they_o refer_v he_o to_o one_o nicholas_n of_o lalain_a a_o merchant_n of_o hemp_n that_o be_v with_o the_o say_v provincial_a provost_n &_o rector_n of_o the_o jesuit_n they_o have_v some_o speech_n again_o with_o he_o of_o that_o whereof_o melchior_n have_v speak_v which_o be_v to_o murder_v his_o excellency_n show_v he_o the_o mean_n that_o be_v a_o cooper_n by_o his_o trade_n he_o shall_v go_v into_o holland_n where_o he_o shall_v work_v some_o five_o six_o or_o eight_o month_n either_o at_o delft_n leyden_n or_o at_o the_o hage_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n he_o shall_v watch_v some_o opportunity_n to_o kill_v the_o prince_n either_o with_o a_o knife_n poniard_n or_o pistol_n which_o he_o shall_v buy_v and_o carry_v in_o his_o pocket_n to_o use_v be_v it_o at_o the_o court_n in_o the_o street_n or_o in_o any_o other_o place_n where_o he_o may_v find_v his_o best_a advantage_n and_o the_o more_o to_o encourage_v the_o prisoner_n the_o provincial_n make_v as_o it_o be_v half_o a_o sermon_n with_o a_o long_a discourse_n of_o the_o merit_n of_o such_o a_o work_n and_o what_o a_o sacrifice_n it_o will_v be_v to_o kill_v such_o a_o man_n who_o do_v seduce_v yea_o murder_n so_o many_o poor_a soul_n whereby_o he_o may_v purchase_v paradise_n which_o have_v do_v he_o shall_v find_v the_o mean_n to_o escape_v and_o save_v himself_o as_o well_o as_o he_o can_v and_o if_o it_o shall_v chance_v that_o he_o shall_v die_v there_o 1598._o that_o he_o be_v assure_v to_o go_v direct_o into_o eternal_a life_n and_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v lift_v up_o into_o heaven_n both_o body_n and_o soul_n with_o many_o other_o entice_a word_n so_o as_o in_o the_o end_n by_o the_o goodly_a persuasion_n and_o sweet_a word_n of_o the_o say_a jesuist_n wherein_o they_o be_v their_o craft_n master_n he_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v so_o seduce_v as_o he_o undertake_v to_o put_v it_o in_o execution_n through_o despair_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o debt_n so_o as_o he_o never_o think_v of_o any_o danger_n that_o may_v befall_v he_o nor_o of_o his_o wife_n nor_o child_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o profit_n which_o he_o do_v hope_n to_o reap_v thereby_o for_o the_o say_a jesuit_n have_v promise_v and_o assure_v he_o that_o in_o execute_v this_o murder_n he_o shall_v have_v two_o hundred_o pound_n starling_n which_o shall_v be_v pay_v he_o by_o the_o treasure_n of_o the_o town_n of_o ypre_n by_o fifty_o pound_n by_o the_o year_n take_v out_o of_o the_o hundred_o pound_n which_o the_o say_v jesuit_n receive_v yearly_a out_o of_o that_o town_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o seminary_n
sign_n of_o fire_n make_v to_o chase_v spoil_n kill_v or_o at_o the_o least_o to_o take_v prisoner_n all_o soldier_n belong_v to_o their_o enemy_n that_o shall_v adventure_v to_o enter_v into_o their_o territory_n declare_v all_o quarter_n to_o be_v break_v with_o their_o enemy_n without_o any_o exception_n upon_o pain_n to_o be_v punish_v in_o like_a manner_n as_o the_o enemy_n themselves_o shall_v be_v assign_v unto_o every_o one_o that_o shall_v in_o that_o sort_n spoil_n kill_v or_o take_v prisoner_n any_o of_o the_o enemy_n soldier_n the_o sum_n of_o fifty_o gulderns_n for_o his_o pain_n and_o whosoever_o shall_v present_v any_o one_o for_o not_o observe_v the_o content_n of_o this_o proclamation_n or_o that_o have_v harbour_v or_o have_v correspondency_n with_o the_o enemy_n 25_o gulderns_n for_o a_o reward_n this_o year_n there_o be_v three_o ship_n set_v out_o of_o holland_n to_o discover_v a_o mine_n of_o gold_n about_o guiney_n who_o sail_v to_o all_o the_o island_n thereabouts_o and_o some_o that_o be_v not_o inhabit_v which_o they_o call_v the_o salt_n island_n for_o that_o the_o water_n which_o be_v beat_v up_o by_o the_o sea_n through_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o sun_n congeal_v and_o become_v hard_a salt_n the_o which_o be_v exceed_o fine_a white_z and_o very_o strong_a and_o better_a than_o any_o other_o very_o fit_a to_o make_v refine_a salt_n which_o cost_v nothing_o but_o the_o fetch_n lade_n and_o bring_v away_o whereas_o eighty_o or_o ninety_o sail_n of_o the_o great_a ship_n of_o burden_n of_o holland_n and_o zeeland_n find_v their_o freight_n yearly_a and_o make_v great_a profit_n the_o voyage_n be_v but_o short_a for_o some_o have_v make_v it_o in_o eleven_o week_n other_o be_v somewhat_o long_o as_o wind_n and_o weather_n do_v serve_v they_o the_o which_o be_v likely_a to_o prove_v a_o great_a hindrance_n to_o spain_n and_o portugal_n especial_o by_o the_o restraint_n make_v in_o spain_n where_o they_o be_v accustom_v to_o fetch_v their_o salt_n whereby_o the_o spaniard_n be_v much_o deceive_v suppose_v that_o one_o navigation_n will_v hinder_v another_o especial_o that_o into_o the_o east_n country_n but_o it_o have_v be_v find_v otherwise_o for_o that_o this_o year_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o april_n there_o come_v unto_o amsterdam_n at_o one_o time_n six_o hundred_o and_o forty_o sail_n most_o of_o they_o great_a ship_n out_o of_o the_o east_n country_n most_o be_v lade_v with_o corn_n wood_n mast_n spar_v deal_n pitch_n tarre_o flax_n wax_n etc._n etc._n which_o altogether_o bring_v at_o the_o least_o thirty_o thousand_o ton_n and_o have_v one_o with_o another_o four_o pound_n starling_n for_o the_o freight_n of_o a_o last_o which_o be_v two_o ton_n so_o as_o by_o that_o computation_n they_o do_v earn_v sixty_o thousand_o pound_n starling_n at_o the_o least_o for_o freight_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v true_o say_v that_o seafaring_a fish_v and_o trade_n of_o marchadise_n be_v the_o netherlander_n mine_n this_o winter_n the_o unite_a province_n prepare_v not_o only_o for_o a_o defensive_a war_n as_o they_o have_v do_v some_o year_n before_o but_o also_o to_o offend_v the_o enemy_n who_o lie_v so_o strong_a upon_o their_o frontier_n with_o their_o winter_n army_n as_o they_o be_v force_v to_o raise_v new_a regiment_n and_o more_o cornet_n of_o netherlands_n horse_n man_n first_o they_o give_v to_o ernestus_n earl_n of_o nassau_n a_o commission_n to_o levy_v a_o regiment_n of_o high_a duchess_n of_o ten_o company_n every_o commission_n be_v two_o hundred_o man_n the_o which_o be_v raise_v about_o emden_n mounseur_fw-fr la_fw-fr nove_n have_v charge_n to_o bring_v two_o thousand_o man_n out_o of_o france_n into_o holland_n of_o those_o which_o have_v so_o long_o serve_v the_o king_n there_o at_o their_o own_o charge_n hope_v the_o king_n will_v be_v the_o more_o willing_a to_o restore_v the_o money_n which_o they_o have_v disburse_v for_o the_o entertainment_n of_o those_o man_n especial_o the_o money_n be_v pay_v unto_o his_o own_o subject_n and_o vassal_n they_o also_o entertain_v a_o thousand_o suitser_n which_o have_v serve_v in_o france_n they_o add_v nine_o cornet_n more_o to_o their_o horse_n man_n one_o cornet_n be_v under_o prince_n maurice_n his_o lieutenant_n be_v joncker_n walraven_v van_fw-mi gent_n son_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o oyen_n two_o cornet_n under_o the_o old_a and_o young_a earl_n of_o solines_n and_o the_o rest_n under_o monsieur_fw-fr timpel_n balen_n john_n bax_n la_fw-fr sale_n cloet_n and_o hamelton_n a_o scottish_a man_n the_o scottish_a footman_n be_v also_o make_v compleâ—…_n every_o company_n consist_v of_o a_o hundred_o and_o fifty_o man_n and_o the_o colonel_n company_n of_o two_o hundred_o they_o will_v willing_o have_v have_v more_o supply_n out_o of_o england_n but_o they_o dare_v not_o move_v the_o queen_n for_o that_o she_o have_v long_o before_o write_v unto_o they_o for_o 2000_o englishman_n to_o be_v 1599_o send_v over_o for_o her_o war_n in_o ireland_n offer_v to_o send_v 2000_o new_a soldier_n in_o their_o place_n which_o they_o can_v not_o refuse_v and_o for_o that_o at_o that_o time_n there_o be_v 27_o company_n of_o english_a they_o send_v six_o whole_a company_n and_o out_o of_o the_o rest_n they_o choose_v the_o worst_a man_n they_o can_v find_v to_o make_v up_o the_o number_n which_o be_v ill_o take_v in_o who_o place_n the_o queen_n send_v over_o about_o two_o thousand_o new_a soldier_n under_o sir_n thomas_n knowles_n who_o expect_v to_o be_v colonel_n over_o they_o but_o he_o can_v get_v but_o a_o company_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o man_n do_v serve_v to_o fill_v up_o the_o other_o company_n they_o further_o make_v a_o proclamation_n concern_v their_o muster_n for_o the_o prevent_n of_o all_o deceit_n foot_n by_o keep_v their_o company_n full_a with_o all_o other_o order_n necessary_a for_o the_o war_n as_o first_o that_o under_o the_o reisters_n no_o man_n may_v serve_v but_o upon_o his_o own_o horse_n which_o horse_n shall_v not_o be_v less_o than_o fifteen_o great_a handful_n high_a according_a to_o a_o measure_n make_v of_o purpose_n the_o reisters_n themselves_o be_v to_o have_v a_o head-piece_n a_o gorget_n a_o breast_n and_o a_o back_n two_o poldron_n a_o gauntlet_n to_o hold_v his_o bridle_n a_o short_a piece_n or_o pistol_n the_o barrel_n be_v two_o foot_n long_o and_o a_o short_a sword_n according_a to_o a_o measure_n appoint_v to_o that_o end_n and_o if_o any_o one_o want_v any_o of_o the_o say_a furniture_n he_o may_v not_o pass_v muster_n or_o else_o he_o be_v check_v and_o debar_v from_o some_o part_n of_o his_o entertainment_n some_o in_o every_o cornet_n be_v allow_v to_o have_v horse_n to_o carry_v their_o necessary_n who_o beside_o the_o furniture_n above_o name_v be_v to_o be_v arm_v with_o thigh_n knee_n piece_n and_o culot_n which_o be_v a_o piece_n of_o armour_n to_o defend_v the_o reins_n of_o the_o back_n with_o another_o short_a piece_n like_o unto_o the_o first_o their_o armour_n be_v to_o be_v caliver_n proof_n and_o they_o be_v allow_v a_o boy_n who_o shall_v carry_v a_o piece_n like_o unto_o the_o other_o the_o horseman_n call_v carabin_n be_v to_o have_v a_o head-piece_n a_o gorget_n a_o breast_n and_o a_o back_n a_o sword_n and_o a_o piece_n have_v a_o barill_fw-mi three_o foot_n long_o and_o a_o good_a horse_n at_o that_o time_n they_o use_v no_o more_o lance_n for_o that_o they_o can_v do_v but_o small_a service_n unless_o they_o be_v run_v in_o their_o full_a career_n but_o in_o stead_n thereof_o they_o do_v use_v pistol_n or_o short_a piece_n and_o do_v wear_v cassock_n or_o livery_n as_o lancier_n be_v accustom_v to_o do_v the_o footman_n which_o carry_v pike_n be_v to_o have_v a_o head-piece_n a_o gorget_n a_o back_n and_o a_o breast_n a_o sword_n or_o rapier_n a_o pike_n of_o eighteen_o foot_n long_o and_o that_o upon_o a_o penalty_n and_o the_o one_o quarter_n of_o those_o that_o do_v bear_v pike_n be_v to_o have_v poldron_n to_o their_o elbow_n the_o musketeer_n be_v to_o have_v a_o head-piece_n a_o rapier_n a_o musket_n carrying_z a_o bullet_n whereof_o ten_o will_v make_v a_o pound_n and_o a_o rest_n and_o the_o harguebusier_n must_v have_v a_o head-piece_n a_o rapier_n and_o a_o good_a caliver_n bore_v for_o a_o shot_n of_o 20_o or_o 25_o bullet_n in_o the_o pound_n every_o one_o have_v pay_n according_o thus_o much_o i_o think_v good_a to_o observe_v that_o posterity_n may_v know_v what_o arm_n man_n use_v in_o the_o netherlands_o in_o those_o war_n in_o the_o end_n of_o januarie_n 1599_o certain_a cornet_n of_o reisters_n of_o the_o unite_a province_n with_o some_o company_n of_o foot_n under_o the_o lead_n of_o edmond_n a_o scottishman_n and_o other_o make_v a_o road_n into_o the_o country_n of_o lembourg_n
be_v not_o to_o serve_v the_o enemy_n the_o second_o to_o content_v themselves_o with_o reasonable_a condition_n and_o last_o not_o to_o suffer_v themselves_o by_o any_o mean_n to_o be_v seduce_v with_o the_o religion_n of_o heretic_n whereunto_o they_o make_v answer_v that_o during_o their_o life_n they_o will_v never_o alter_v their_o religion_n that_o they_o will_v make_v no_o composition_n with_o the_o prince_n nor_o the_o enemy_n but_o upon_o mere_a necessity_n and_o touch_v the_o three_o point_n they_o will_v not_o give_v ear_n to_o any_o reconciliation_n before_o their_o banishment_n and_o proscription_n be_v revoke_v and_o call_v in_o again_o and_o afterward_o in_o october_n the_o nuntio_n go_v to_o they_o again_o upon_o hostage_n give_v to_o hochstraten_v where_o he_o be_v kind_o entertain_v and_o feast_v by_o they_o especial_o by_o their_o chief_a commander_n captain_n frederigo_n a_o neapolitan_a and_o captain_n roderigo_n a_o spaniard_n with_o their_o electo_fw-la who_o give_v he_o very_o kind_a word_n but_o their_o conclusion_n be_v that_o the_o squadron_n desire_v not_o to_o enter_v into_o any_o treaty_n before_o the_o banishment_n or_o proscription_n be_v call_v in_o &_o some_o place_n of_o strength_n as_o thyenen_n die_v or_o vilvoorden_n deliver_v unto_o they_o for_o their_o security_n and_o then_o they_o say_v they_o will_v be_v rule_v by_o reason_n but_o the_o archduke_n will_v not_o hear_v of_o it_o after_o that_o in_o december_n and_o diverse_a time_n after_o the_o nuntio_n go_v unto_o they_o but_o there_o be_v nothing_o conclude_v and_o they_o convey_v he_o with_o a_o thousand_o horse_n to_o the_o gate_n of_o antwerp_n it_o be_v say_v the_o archduke_n have_v secret_o cause_v a_o general_a pardon_n to_o be_v offer_v unto_o they_o with_o three_o hundred_o and_o fifty_o thousand_o crown_n to_o be_v give_v among_o they_o all_o that_o he_o may_v not_o be_v trouble_v with_o a_o tedious_a reckon_n which_o will_v be_v long_o ere_o it_o can_v be_v cast_v up_o and_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n until_o the_o money_n be_v pay_v they_o shall_v have_v some_o strong_a place_n for_o their_o security_n and_o every_o month_n beside_o the_o say_a sum_n thirty_o thousand_o crown_n for_o their_o entertainment_n but_o they_o will_v not_o accept_v thereof_o say_v that_o it_o be_v much_o less_o than_o have_v be_v offer_v to_o any_o that_o have_v former_o mutine_v and_o in_o this_o estate_n they_o continue_v long_o commit_v all_o the_o insolency_n that_o can_v be_v to_o get_v money_n the_o general_a estate_n be_v assemble_v at_o brussels_n hold_v opinion_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v pay_v but_o the_o council_n at_o war_n and_o the_o king_n council_n call_v de_fw-fr la_fw-fr hazienda_fw-la be_v of_o contrary_a opinion_n say_v that_o it_o be_v fit_a they_o shall_v be_v punish_v and_o that_o it_o be_v better_a to_o levy_v new_a soldier_n with_o that_o money_n to_o punish_v they_o and_o to_o make_v they_o a_o example_n to_o other_o whereupon_o they_o resolve_v to_o raise_v two_o new_a regiment_n the_o one_o under_o the_o earl_n of_o biglia_n and_o the_o other_o under_o the_o baron_n of_o rotenau_n a_o knight_n of_o malta_n with_o some_o horseman_n under_o the_o duke_n of_o aumale_a and_o the_o baron_n of_o rhosne_n and_o of_o lorraine_n be_v put_v in_o great_a hope_n of_o money_n to_o be_v send_v out_o of_o spain_n bax_n and_o du_fw-fr bois_n both_o colonel_n go_v forth_o on_o the_o eight_o of_o october_n with_o fourteen_o cornet_n of_o horse_n of_o the_o garrison_n of_o breda_n berghen_n and_o geertruydenbergh_n to_o do_v a_o exploit_n in_o henault_n while_o that_o the_o mutineer_n of_o hochstraten_v be_v busy_a in_o the_o wallon_n part_n of_o brabant_n and_o that_o the_o archduke_n have_v be_v at_o venloo_n and_o thoren_n be_v go_v from_o his_o army_n these_o 1602_o two_o colonel_n be_v within_o three_o mile_n of_o mastricht_n and_o come_v to_o bilson_n they_o have_v intelligence_n give_v they_o of_o eight_o cornet_n of_o horse_n that_o have_v convoy_v the_o archduke_n which_o lie_v near_o they_o without_o any_o fear_n of_o the_o enemy_n be_v the_o band_n of_o ordnance_n of_o the_o earl_n of_o mansfeldt_n buren_n and_o busquoy_n with_o three_o cornet_n of_o walloon_n and_o two_o of_o italian_n they_o come_v in_o the_o night_n time_n to_o the_o village_n where_o they_o be_v quarter_v where_o they_o charge_v their_o guard_n and_o force_v their_o quarter_n some_o be_v slay_v some_o flee_v and_o some_o be_v take_v prisoner_n in_o their_o bed_n the_o captain_n themselves_o be_v not_o there_o there_o be_v five_o cornet_n take_v and_o one_o burn_v in_o a_o church_n the_o spoil_n be_v great_a they_o take_v about_o five_o hundred_o horse_n and_o two_o hundred_o prisoner_n these_o cornet_n be_v bring_v to_o the_o hage_n mounseur_fw-fr chalon_n a_o bastard_n to_o rene_n of_o chalon_n prince_n of_o orange_n flee_v and_o save_v himself_o diverse_a ship_n of_o war_n be_v send_v out_o of_o the_o unite_a province_n under_o the_o lord_n of_o oxdam_n to_o serve_v the_o queen_n of_o england_n some_o of_o they_o in_o the_o winter_n time_n have_v charge_n to_o attend_v the_o come_n of_o six_o galley_n which_o dom_n frederick_n spinola_n be_v to_o bring_v out_o of_o spain_n to_o join_v with_o the_o rest_n which_o he_o have_v at_o sluys_n in_o flanders_n at_o the_o first_o they_o be_v eight_o galley_n but_o two_o be_v burn_v by_o sir_n richard_n luson_n and_o the_o english_a man_n before_o setuval_n in_o portugal_n the_o admiral_n galley_n wherein_o spinola_n himself_o be_v be_v call_v saint_n lovis_n the_o captain_n name_n be_v cardinalin_n with_o another_o captain_n call_v cascalis_fw-la d'_fw-fr auila_n with_o a_o company_n of_o soldier_n the_o vice-admiral_n galley_n be_v the_o saint_n joan_n the_o captain_n pedro_n de_fw-fr vergas_fw-la with_o two_o captain_n and_o two_o company_n of_o soldier_n the_o three_o galley_n be_v call_v padillo_n the_o captain_n hasso_n with_o another_o captain_n and_o a_o company_n of_o portugal_n the_o four_o galley_n be_v call_v the_o lucera_n the_o captain_n calliados_fw-mi with_o another_o captain_n and_o soldier_n the_o five_o galley_n be_v call_v saint_n philip_n the_o captain_n roderigo_n de_fw-fr neruais_n with_o a_o company_n the_o six_o galley_n be_v call_v the_o jacinthe_n the_o captain_n name_n be_v lovis_n the_o camous_a with_o a_o company_n so_o as_o in_o all_o they_o have_v nine_o company_n of_o soldier_n whereof_o two_o be_v spaniard_n and_o seven_o be_v portugal_n be_v nine_o hundred_o strong_a and_o a_o thousand_o and_o five_o hundred_o galley_n slave_n each_o galley_n have_v three_o brass_n piece_n and_o no_o more_o and_o although_o the_o netherlander_n be_v advertise_v of_o their_o come_n yet_o the_o lord_n of_o oxdam_n be_v force_v to_o go_v into_o holland_n for_o victual_n leave_v john_n adrianson_n cant_v his_o vice-admiral_n in_o the_o moon_n gerbrant_n adrianson_n schal_n van_fw-mi horn_n in_o the_o bausome_a of_o four_o hundred_o ton_n hendrick_n hartman_n in_o the_o lioness_n of_o rotterdam_n and_o gerbrant_a johnson_n in_o the_o hope_n of_o enchuysen_n which_o ship_n be_v command_v to_o sail_v westward_o for_o the_o queen_n service_n but_o as_o yet_o they_o stay_v there_o to_o meet_v with_o these_o galley_n and_o so_o do_v a_o ship_n of_o the_o queen_n call_v the_o hope_n wherein_o sir_n robert_n mansel_n command_v with_o his_o pynace_n call_v the_o advantage_n in_o the_o which_o be_v captain_n jonas_n all_o these_o conclude_v that_o the_o vice-admiral_n cant_n and_o gerbrant_a adrianson_n schâ—…l_n shall_v lie_v in_o the_o down_n where_o there_o also_o lie_v one_o of_o the_o queen_n ship_n call_v the_o answer_n command_v by_o captain_n broadgate_n sir_n robert_n mansel_n himself_o lie_v half_a sea_n over_o betwixt_o dover_n and_o calais_n with_o his_o pynace_n and_o the_o two_o holland_n ship_n not_o far_o from_o he_o upon_o the_o six_o of_o october_n in_o the_o before_o noon_n sir_n robert_n mansel_n descry_v the_o galley_n and_o they_o ship_n he_o but_o be_v a_o misty_a weather_n they_o bend_v their_o course_n along_o by_o the_o coast_n of_o england_n or_o if_o the_o hard_a fall_v out_o find_v that_o two_o hollander_n ship_n be_v very_o near_o they_o mean_v to_o board_v they_o as_o some_o prisoner_n confess_v little_o esteem_v of_o two_o or_o three_o ship_n of_o war_n but_o it_o seem_v they_o have_v espy_v the_o queen_n ship_n and_o therefore_o they_o row_v back_o again_o hope_v that_o night_n be_v come_v and_o be_v somewhat_o dark_a they_o shall_v pass_v by_o the_o one_o coast_n or_o the_o other_o and_o so_o get_v into_o dunkirk_n or_o nieuport_n the_o which_o sir_n robert_n mansel_n perceive_v he_o send_v captain_n jonas_n with_o his_o pynace_n over_o to_o calais_n and_o the_o coast_n of_o flanders_n to_o advertise_v the_o netherlander_n fleet_v thereof_o that_o they_o may_v
apprehend_v their_o force_n for_o that_o you_o have_v not_o to_o do_v with_o the_o duke_n of_o alva_n with_o don_n john_n nor_o the_o duke_n of_o parma_n who_o wise_a conduct_n experience_n in_o arm_n diligence_n and_o fortune_n be_v to_o be_v fear_v who_o you_o nevertheless_o have_v valiant_o withstand_v but_o with_o young_a and_o unexperienced_a commander_n and_o leader_n under_o who_o government_n you_o may_v already_o mark_v a_o alteration_n in_o the_o enemy_n martial_a discipline_n and_o counsel_n and_o consequent_o in_o his_o proceed_n whereas_o to_o the_o contrary_a you_o be_v blessed_v of_o god_n with_o such_o a_o general_a of_o your_o army_n as_o you_o never_o have_v before_o who_o service_n the_o empire_n of_o rome_n require_v against_o the_o turk_n and_o such_o a_o one_o as_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n with_o all_o his_o treasure_n although_o it_o be_v ten_o time_n great_a can_v equal_v you_o have_v the_o favour_n and_o good_a will_n of_o all_o neighbour_n prince_n and_o potentate_n who_o although_o they_o aid_v you_o not_o with_o open_a arm_n yet_o they_o wish_v your_o good_a for_o the_o fear_n they_o have_v of_o the_o spaniard_n so_o as_o all_o furtherance_n be_v on_o your_o side_n the_o enemy_n province_n lie_v open_a to_o you_o and_o you_o by_o mean_n of_o the_o scotfree_a water_n land_n and_o strong_a town_n shut_v from_o they_o his_o haven_n in_o spain_n indies_n brasilia_n and_o america_n be_v know_v unto_o you_o and_o easy_o to_o be_v sail_v unto_o so_o as_o at_o your_o pleasure_n you_o can_v enterprise_v any_o thing_n against_o they_o but_o he_o have_v prove_v and_o try_v that_o your_o haven_n and_o sea-towne_n need_v not_o to_o care_v for_o his_o fleet_n seafaring_a mean_v for_o money_n experience_n of_o the_o war_n and_o authority_n be_v increase_v among_o you_o and_o decay_v with_o he_o your_o cause_n the_o long_o the_o more_o it_o be_v favour_v his_o from_o year_n to_o year_n be_v worse_a because_o he_o incense_v first_o one_o and_o then_o another_o as_o not_o many_o year_n since_o he_o do_v upon_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o empire_n beside_o all_o this_o you_o be_v to_o put_v your_o trust_n in_o the_o equity_n of_o your_o cause_n and_o in_o god_n favour_n who_o heretofore_o have_v sundry_a time_n assist_v you_o in_o great_a necessity_n who_o you_o beside_o incur_v the_o shame_n and_o disgrace_n of_o all_o the_o world_n both_o to_o you_o and_o your_o posterity_n shall_v offend_v and_o make_v he_o withdraw_v his_o favour_n from_o you_o if_o that_o forget_v his_o benefit_n and_o distrust_v his_o favour_n now_o without_o cause_n either_o to_o spare_v your_o purse_n or_o upon_o a_o imagine_v further_a rest_n and_o ease_n you_o will_v leave_v and_o forsake_v his_o word_n and_o true_a religion_n as_o the_o gargasen_n because_o of_o their_o swine_n entreat_v jesus_n christ_n to_o depart_v out_o of_o the_o country_n for_o that_o as_o god_n and_o belial_n can_v agree_v together_o so_o can_v you_o by_o mean_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n at_o this_o time_n obtain_v a_o peace_n with_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n the_o archduke_n albertus_n and_o the_o infanta_n who_o i_o place_v all_o in_o one_o degree_n but_o through_o your_o valiant_a resolution_n and_o continuance_n in_o arm_n you_o now_o remain_v assure_v of_o religion_n and_o your_o freedom_n and_o in_o time_n be_v also_o to_o hope_v of_o 1605._o a_o good_a peace_n with_o spain_n and_o all_o his_o friend_n no_o less_o then_o that_o which_o the_o swisser_n obtain_v from_o the_o house_n of_o austria_n whereunto_o god_n almighty_a send_v you_o his_o grace_n with_o wise_a counsel_n and_o mutual_a love_n and_o unity_n and_o you_o romish_n catholic_n among_o who_o i_o know_v that_o there_o be_v many_o that_o wish_v and_o desire_v the_o freedom_n of_o your_o native_a country_n be_v not_o persuade_v that_o in_o regard_n of_o your_o religion_n your_o burden_n and_o charge_n under_o the_o spaniard_n government_n shall_v be_v any_o thing_n diminish_v for_o there_o will_v be_v still_o some_o cause_n of_o offence_n find_v against_o they_o that_o have_v any_o thing_n to_o loose_v as_o be_v friend_n and_o wellwiller_n to_o protestant_n be_v it_o only_o but_o for_o that_o they_o have_v not_o do_v their_o endeavour_n make_v resistance_n nor_o bear_v arm_n against_o their_o neighbour_n and_o kinsman_n this_o be_v the_o crime_n of_o omission_n for_o the_o which_o the_o whole_a nation_n of_o the_o netherlands_o be_v condemn_v by_o the_o king_n and_o the_o spanish_a inquisition_n and_o the_o execution_n thereof_o commit_v to_o the_o duke_n of_o alva_n as_o the_o history_n write_v by_o catholic_n themselves_o in_o honour_n of_o the_o king_n sufficient_o declare_v this_o be_v that_o which_o vergas_fw-la precedent_n of_o the_o bloody_a council_n in_o the_o duke_n of_o alva_n time_n say_v heretici_fw-la fraxerunt_fw-la templa_fw-la boni_fw-la nihil_fw-la fecerunt_fw-la contra_fw-la ergo_fw-la debent_fw-la omnes_fw-la patibulare_fw-la that_o be_v the_o heretic_n break_v down_o the_o church_n the_o good_a do_v not_o seek_v to_o hinder_v nor_o let_v they_o and_o therefore_o they_o must_v all_o be_v hang_v for_o these_o reason_n john_n baptista_n taxis_fw-la in_o anno_fw-la 1595._o write_v unto_o the_o king_n from_o brussels_n that_o his_o majesty_n ought_v by_o no_o mean_n to_o consent_v by_o any_o contract_n of_o peace_n that_o the_o spanish_a garrison_n shall_v depart_v out_o of_o the_o country_n for_o that_o it_o will_v be_v a_o blemish_n to_o his_o authority_n for_o say_v he_o your_o majesty_n can_v build_v upon_o those_o of_o the_o catholic_a religion_n in_o regard_n that_o devotion_n be_v only_o find_v among_o a_o few_o old_a man_n and_o woman_n which_o can_v fight_v the_o rest_n will_v altogether_o thrust_v their_o head_n into_o one_o hood_n and_o although_o taxis_fw-la have_v not_o so_o plain_o show_v this_o distrust_n which_o be_v have_v of_o you_o unto_o the_o king_n and_o his_o counsel_n yet_o the_o deed_n themselves_o declare_v it_o for_o all_o the_o world_n know_v that_o the_o nobleman_n of_o the_o netherlands_o notwithstanding_o their_o reconciliation_n with_o the_o king_n be_v not_o trust_v but_o with_o heart_n grief_n must_v see_v yea_o and_o fret_v that_o the_o spaniard_n be_v prefer_v not_o only_o to_o be_v councillor_n but_o to_o the_o high_a dignity_n to_o government_n and_o other_o preferment_n and_o they_o despise_v reject_v and_o bad_o deal_v withal_o it_o prevail_v lamorall_a earl_n of_o egmont_n nothing_o at_o all_o that_o he_o labour_v to_o chase_v away_o the_o preacher_n and_o that_o in_o all_o thing_n he_o show_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o devoute_a catholic_a for_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o he_o lose_v his_o head_n his_o son_n who_o to_o win_v more_o credit_n with_o the_o spaniard_n open_o say_v that_o his_o father_n have_v his_o just_a reward_n be_v in_o prison_n be_v despise_v and_o after_o long_a imprisonment_n be_v at_o last_o hardly_o release_v by_o the_o king_n in_o exchange_n with_o a_o gentleman_n call_v mounsieur_fw-fr la_fw-fr nove_n and_o other_o likewise_o be_v release_v by_o the_o like_a unequal_a exchange_n and_o when_o as_o the_o baron_n de_fw-fr selles_n champigni_n the_o bishop_n of_o ypre_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o auchi_n be_v prisoner_n to_o the_o estate_n the_o duke_n of_o parma_n be_v so_o slow_a in_o seek_v their_o delivery_n as_o the_o baron_n de_fw-fr selles_n die_v in_o prison_n with_o melancholy_n and_o grief_n complain_v that_o he_o and_o his_o brother_n the_o baron_n de_fw-fr noircarmes_fw-fr service_n be_v bad_o reward_v the_o baron_n van_fw-mi hese_fw-mi be_v behead_v upon_o a_o surmise_a crime_n many_o other_o be_v make_v away_o here_o and_o there_o in_o diverse_a place_n as_o urias_n be_v and_o little_o lament_v charles_n earl_n of_o mansfield_n have_v such_o strong_a pepper_n give_v he_o by_o the_o spaniard_n that_o he_o leave_v the_o king_n service_n in_o the_o netherlands_o and_o go_v to_o serve_v against_o the_o turk_n in_o hungary_n where_o he_o die_v it_o be_v needless_a to_o rehearse_v many_o example_n you_o see_v before_o your_o eye_n how_o that_o they_o of_o antwerp_n gant_n and_o other_o place_n have_v get_v nothing_o by_o live_v like_o faithful_a catholic_a subject_n under_o the_o king_n for_o that_o notwithstanding_o they_o must_v be_v slave_n to_o the_o spanish_a nation_n and_o bear_v the_o intolerable_a abuse_n wrong_n molestation_n &_o injury_n of_o the_o spanish_a garrison_n &_o yet_o their_o complaint_n can_v be_v hear_v nor_o any_o justice_n do_v upon_o the_o offender_n which_o may_v serve_v for_o a_o example_n and_o forewarn_v unto_o all_o catholic_n that_o have_v dwell_v in_o the_o unite_a province_n under_o the_o command_n of_o heretic_n as_o the_o spaniard_n &_o jesuit_n call_v they_o what_o good_a entertainment_n they_o be_v to_o expect_v if_o the_o spaniard_n be_v absolute_a master_n &_o yet_o they_o have_v a_o strong_a
and_o assistance_n of_o the_o emperor_n majesty_n prince_n estate_n and_o commonalty_n of_o germany_n for_o the_o maintenance_n and_o support_v of_o their_o resolve_a undertake_v and_o now_o for_o many_o year_n continue_v government_n may_v obtain_v the_o mean_n to_o chase_v away_o from_o their_o frontier_n all_o such_o as_o seek_v the_o subversion_n of_o the_o netherlands_o they_o will_v acknowledge_v it_o for_o a_o great_a grace_n and_o favour_n whereof_o if_o they_o may_v be_v assure_v they_o will_v upon_o their_o request_n make_v a_o more_o plain_a and_o ample_a declaration_n and_o let_v they_o know_v by_o the_o effect_n how_o much_o they_o do_v grieve_v at_o these_o bloody_a war_n but_o if_o the_o say_a treaty_n tend_v to_o no_o other_o end_n they_o then_o entreat_v the_o emperor_n prince_n and_o town_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o good_a of_o the_o netherlands_o and_o the_o reputation_n of_o the_o whole_a empire_n to_o take_v their_o refusal_n of_o a_o passport_n with_o the_o time_n and_o place_n of_o meeting_n in_o good_a part_n touch_v any_o wrong_n do_v or_o insolency_n commit_v by_o their_o soldier_n upon_o the_o frontier_n of_o the_o empire_n as_o also_o concern_v the_o raise_n of_o new_a licence_n toll_v and_o other_o impost_n they_o say_v that_o they_o do_v hope_n to_o take_v such_o a_o course_n as_o they_o shall_v have_v 1605._o no_o just_a cause_n of_o complaint_n but_o in_o the_o troublesome_a time_n to_o give_v over_o any_o town_n and_o fort_n which_o they_o for_o the_o good_a and_o service_n of_o the_o empire_n and_o â—…o_o withstand_v the_o enemy_n invasion_n have_v be_v force_v to_o take_v to_o their_o great_a charge_n and_o till_o then_o hold_v they_o do_v presume_v that_o the_o emperor_n prince_n and_o town_n will_v hold_v it_o to_o be_v contrary_a to_o all_o policy_n and_o law_n of_o estate_n and_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o for_o that_o the_o marquis_n spinolas_fw-mi design_n be_v to_o pass_v his_o army_n over_o the_o rhine_n from_o who_o the_o frontier_n of_o the_o empire_n be_v to_o expect_v no_o better_o than_o they_o have_v find_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o admiral_n of_o arragon_n in_o the_o year_n 1598._o this_o be_v the_o estate_n answer_v unto_o the_o proposition_n make_v by_o the_o emperor_n prince_n and_o town_n desire_v maximilian_n de_fw-fr coâ—…hi_n to_o make_v a_o favourable_a report_n of_o their_o say_a answer_n their_z letter_z bearing_z date_n the_o last_o of_o may_n 1605._o in_o march_v this_o year_n cont_n frederic_n vanden_fw-mi berghe_n brother_n to_o cont_n herman_n have_v a_o bercke_n certain_a enterprise_n upon_o rhinberk_n the_o which_o be_v discover_v fail_v so_o as_o he_o be_v force_v to_o retire_v yet_o without_o any_o loss_n of_o his_o man_n this_o year_n in_o april_n the_o king_n of_o england_n send_v his_o ambassador_n into_o spain_n to_o see_v england_n the_o king_n swear_v the_o peace_n and_o at_o the_o same_o time_n he_o send_v edward_n lord_n seymor_n earl_n of_o hertford_n son_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o somerset_n unto_o the_o archduke_n to_o the_o same_o effect_n who_o arrive_v at_o dunkirk_n with_o a_o gallant_a train_n of_o nobleman_n and_o gentleman_n be_v honourable_o receive_v there_o by_o diego_n ort_n governor_n of_o the_o town_n the_o baron_n of_o barbanson_fw-fr brother_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o arenbergh_n captain_n of_o their_o highness_n archer_n attend_v he_o there_o all_o the_o ordinance_n of_o the_o town_n be_v shoot_v off_o in_o a_o manner_n against_o the_o estate_n ship_n of_o war_n which_o lie_v before_o it_o who_o in_o like_a manner_n to_o do_v the_o earl_n honour_n discharge_v all_o their_o ordinance_n he_o have_v the_o like_a reception_n give_v he_o at_o nieuport_n by_o dom_n pedro_n d'alega_fw-la the_o governor_n and_o at_o bruges_n by_o mounseur_fw-fr de_fw-fr croselles_fw-fr of_o the_o house_n of_o montmorencie_n governor_n of_o the_o town_n and_o great_a bailiff_n of_o franke._n thither_o the_o earl_n of_o busquoy_n master_n of_o the_o ordinance_n be_v send_v to_o entertain_v he_o the_o earl_n come_v to_o alost_n he_o be_v meet_v by_o the_o earl_n of_o ligny_n the_o baron_n of_o la_fw-fr bastie_a a_o frenchman_n with_o diverse_a other_o gentleman_n whether_o the_o duke_n of_o aumale_n send_v a_o gentleman_n with_o letter_n of_o congratulation_n unto_o the_o earl_n the_o earl_n approach_v near_o unto_o brussells_n within_o a_o mile_n of_o the_o town_n he_o be_v first_o meet_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o aumaule_n then_o by_o the_o duke_n of_o arschot_n the_o marquis_n spinola_n two_o poland_n duke_n the_o marquis_n of_o haverec_n the_o earl_n of_o aremberg_n the_o prince_n of_o palestrina_n the_o prince_n of_o caserte_n dom_fw-la lovis_n de_fw-fr velasco_n cont_n theodore_n trivulce_fw-la cont_n frederick_n vanden_fw-mi berghe_n and_o many_o other_o nobleman_n and_o gentleman_n the_o next_o day_n after_o his_o arrival_n at_o brussells_n he_o be_v visit_v by_o the_o marquis_n of_o laguna_n son_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o medina_n caeli_fw-la ambassador_n for_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n with_o the_o archduke_n at_o the_o earl_n of_o hertfords_n come_v to_o brussells_n the_o archduke_n be_v attend_v on_o infanta_n with_o great_a estate_n whereof_o i_o will_v make_v some_o particular_a relation_n and_o first_o of_o the_o infâ—…ntaes_n lady_n without_o any_o distinction_n of_o precedence_n first_o there_o be_v the_o lady_n johanna_n of_o chassincourt_n her_o chamberlain_n the_o chief_a of_o her_o lady_n of_o honour_n be_v the_o countess_n of_o vsedale_n busquoy_n and_o la_fw-fr fere_n her_o maid_n of_o honour_n be_v the_o lady_n claudia_n catherina_n livia_n her_o sewer_n and_o cousin_n to_o her_o chamberlain_n the_o lady_n of_o croy_n her_o carver_n the_o lady_n of_o selles_n the_o lady_n of_o montmorencie_n the_o lady_n maria_n manuel_n a_o spanish_a lady_n the_o lady_n magdeline_n de_fw-fr buy_v the_o lady_n of_o marle_n the_o lady_n vincentia_fw-la of_o ferrara_n the_o lady_n ermesyna_n and_o clara_n daughter_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o aremberghe_n the_o lady_n of_o balanson_n cousin_n to_o varambon_n the_o lady_n marguerite_n of_o bourgondie_n cousin_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o busquoy_n with_o twelve_o other_o weight_a woman_n most_o of_o they_o spaniard_n there_o be_v then_o also_o present_a to_o honour_v the_o infanta_n the_o countess_n of_o mansfeldt_n daughter_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o egmond_n the_o countess_n of_o aremberghe_n the_o marquesse_n of_o berghen_n the_o countess_n of_o egmont_n the_o countess_n of_o barlaimont_n lalaine_n solve_n bossu_n fontenay_n berghe_n buy_v essingen_n fressin_n and_o bruay_n the_o countess_n of_o saint_n 1605._o aldegonde_n the_o countess_n of_o bassigny_n and_o the_o countess_n of_o malespina_n the_o lady_n of_o brabanson_n the_o â—…ady_n of_o liekerke_n the_o lady_n of_o terrayse_n the_o lady_n of_o blancheval_n the_o lady_n of_o lique_n the_o lady_n of_o chassey_n the_o lady_n of_o liliers_n and_o diverse_a other_o upon_o the_o archduke_n their_o attend_v the_o earl_n of_o essengen_n the_o earl_n of_o saint_n aldegond_n duke_n the_o marquis_n of_o monte-negro_n his_o mayordomo_n don_n pedro_n de_fw-fr ponce_n the_o vicont_n octavio_n his_o chief_a chamberlain_n dongaston_n spinola_n vice_n chamberlain_n don_n innigo_n de_fw-fr mendosa_n don_n diego_n de_fw-fr mexia_n don_n diego_n d'_fw-fr acuna_n don_n alonzo_n d'_fw-fr aualos_n don_n inigo_n de_fw-fr borgia_n brother_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o gandia_n and_o captain_n of_o the_o castle_n of_o antwerp_n the_o earl_n enenbergh_n cont_n frederic_n vander_v berghe_n captain_n of_o the_o guard_n the_o lord_n of_o brabanson_n brother_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o arembergh_n captain_n of_o the_o archer_n with_o many_o other_o beside_o all_o these_o attendant_n there_o be_v diverse_a knight_n of_o the_o order_n of_o the_o golden_a fleece_n as_o the_o duke_n of_o arschot_n the_o marquis_n of_o haurec_n the_o earl_n of_o aremberg_n the_o marquis_n spinola_n there_o be_v also_o the_o earl_n of_o egmont_n the_o earl_n of_o solme_n the_o marquis_n of_o robaix_n son_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o ligny_n the_o marquis_n of_o renty_n son_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o solme_n the_o earl_n of_o busquoy_n henin_n hochstrate_n rassingen_n isenburgh_n bee_n euerbergh_n bossu_n and_o fresin_n most_o of_o they_o young_a earl_n the_o lord_n of_o sevenbergen_n son_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o arembergh_n the_o lord_n of_o chalon_n nephew_n to_o the_o earl_n or_o mansfeldt_n the_o lord_n of_o wesemael_n the_o lord_n of_o vendesy_n of_o the_o house_n of_o montmorency_n of_o strange_a nobleman_n there_o be_v the_o duke_n d'_fw-fr aumale_a the_o duke_n of_o ossuna_n don_n john_n de_fw-fr medicis_n base_a brother_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o florence_n the_o prince_n of_o caserta_n a_o neopolitaine_n the_o prince_n of_o palsterino_n a_o columnese_n the_o marquis_n of_o malespina_n of_o the_o house_n of_o paluoisin_n cont_n thedore_n triwltio_n don_n lovis_n de_fw-fr velasco_fw-es general_a of_o the_o light_a horseman_n with_o many_o
if_o it_o fall_v out_o that_o their_o adversary_n shall_v not_o hold_v his_o word_n neither_o yet_o how_o to_o pay_v the_o great_a debt_n of_o the_o country_n the_o payment_n whereof_o be_v common_o raise_v by_o the_o war_n nor_o how_o they_o that_o be_v in_o government_n shall_v be_v arm_v against_o the_o spanish_a corruption_n which_o be_v already_o discover_v with_o diverse_a other_o thing_n these_o be_v the_o discourse_n and_o reason_n of_o those_o that_o be_v of_o best_a and_o deep_a judgement_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o netherlands_n fleet_n be_v still_o upon_o the_o coast_n of_o spain_n which_o man_n seek_v to_o comprehend_v in_o the_o treaty_n of_o agreement_n that_o they_o may_v be_v call_v home_o that_o so_o the_o fleet_n in_o spain_n may_v free_o pass_v too_o and_o fro_o from_o the_o east_n and_o west_n indies_n for_o that_o they_o have_v be_v force_v to_o unlade_v some_o of_o their_o ship_n which_o have_v be_v lade_v for_o the_o indies_n and_o to_o set_v they_o out_o for_o man_n of_o war_n for_o the_o defence_n of_o spain_n against_o the_o hollander_n which_o can_v not_o be_v comprehend_v in_o the_o act_n of_o the_o first_o of_o june_n but_o it_o be_v then_o consent_v and_o grant_v to_o countermand_v the_o say_a ship_n as_o soon_o as_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n approbation_n shall_v be_v send_v and_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n they_o shall_v not_o be_v relieve_v with_o any_o new_a supply_n or_o victual_n which_o be_v in_o effect_n as_o much_o as_o if_o they_o be_v countermand_v for_o that_o want_n of_o victual_n will_v be_v a_o occasion_n to_o make_v they_o diminish_v their_o number_n and_o come_v home_o again_o not_o regard_v the_o doubt_n and_o suspicion_n which_o man_n have_v in_o all_o place_n that_o the_o king_n will_v not_o full_o yield_v to_o that_o which_o have_v be_v conclude_v and_o the_o rather_o for_o that_o they_o make_v ready_a ship_n of_o war_n in_o all_o place_n of_o spain_n as_o at_o st_n lucre_n cadiz_n lisbon_n and_o the_o groin_n the_o straits_n of_o gibraltar_n be_v full_a of_o galley_n which_o breed_v great_a jealousy_n as_o if_o they_o mean_v to_o attempt_v some_o thing_n against_o ireland_n england_n the_o netherlands_o or_o embden_n other_o think_v they_o will_v go_v into_o barbary_n or_o to_o alarach_n at_o duynkerke_n in_o flanders_n they_o make_v great_a haste_n to_o build_v spain_n the_o ten_o great_a ship_n part_n of_o the_o thirty_o which_o they_o have_v undertake_v to_o make_v whereon_o they_o set_v five_o hundred_o man_n on_o work_n be_v spaniard_n italian_n and_o netherlander_n each_o man_n his_o several_a work_n some_o of_o they_o be_v of_o 200._o ton_n the_o least_o be_v of_o a_o hundred_o and_o fifty_o ton_n but_o by_o the_o answer_n of_o the_o eight_o day_n of_o august_n it_o be_v consent_v to_o countermand_v the_o aforesaid_a fleet_n and_o that_o after_o the_o time_n then_o set_v down_o they_o shall_v take_v no_o more_o prize_n and_o therefore_o many_o man_n think_v they_o will_v soon_o come_v home_o the_o mutinous_a soldier_n under_o the_o archduke_n make_v many_o incursion_n in_o the_o country_n the_o archduke_n seek_v all_o the_o mean_n he_o can_v to_o pacefie_v they_o and_o in_o august_n he_o get_v grant_v of_o six_o hundred_o thousand_o ducat_n to_o be_v pay_v by_o a_o hundred_o thousand_o ducat_n a_o month_n for_o the_o space_n of_o six_o month_n which_o have_v long_o be_v promise_v to_o pay_v the_o soldier_n withal_o the_o archduke_n also_o seek_v to_o discharge_v all_o his_o unnecessary_a troop_n as_o walloon_n and_o other_o the_o spaniard_n and_o italian_n be_v put_v in_o garrison_n in_o several_a place_n and_o a_o great_a part_n of_o they_o at_o dornick_n where_o they_o be_v some_o what_o strict_o look_v unto_o and_o may_v not_o increase_v their_o number_n for_o that_o when_o they_o be_v desirous_a to_o go_v out_o of_o the_o town_n every_o one_o have_v a_o token_n of_o lead_n give_v he_o without_o the_o which_o noman_n may_v enter_v into_o the_o town_n at_o cortrick_n also_o there_o be_v two_o or_o three_o hundred_o &_o more_o in_o other_o place_n the_o rich_a town_n give_v money_n to_o be_v unburthen_v of_o garrison_n the_o unite_a province_n also_o discharge_v many_o of_o their_o soldier_n such_o as_o they_o may_v spare_v as_o englishmen_z and_o some_o high_a duchess_n which_o want_v many_o of_o their_o number_n they_o also_o discharge_v many_o ship_n of_o all_o sort_n but_o they_o begin_v to_o prepare_v some_o ship_n for_o the_o east_n indies_n thereby_o to_o continue_v and_o assure_v that_o trade_n this_o year_n many_o ship_n sail_v out_o of_o embden_n to_o italy_n and_o spain_n which_o in_o spain_n spain_n and_o portugal_n be_v most_o stay_v and_o arrest_v under_o some_o pretence_n either_o that_o they_o be_v partner_n with_o the_o hollander_n or_o else_o rebel_v against_o their_o earl_n from_o who_o notwithstanding_o they_o have_v letter_n of_o licence_n testimoniall_n or_o atestation_n but_o that_o will_v not_o serve_v their_o turn_n unless_o they_o bring_v particular_a letter_n from_o the_o earl_n otherwise_o they_o be_v esteem_v to_o be_v get_v by_o force_n and_o favour_n of_o the_o hollander_n or_o englishman_n some_o of_o they_o notwithstanding_o be_v set_v at_o liberty_n but_o the_o rest_n to_o the_o number_n of_o thirty_o which_o be_v many_o for_o one_o town_n be_v hardly_o entreat_v and_o the_o man_n put_v into_o the_o galley_n 1607._o other_o be_v compel_v to_o serve_v the_o king_n there_o in_o his_o war_n or_o in_o his_o ship_n which_o go_v to_o the_o indies_n and_o bresill_n these_o news_n cause_v a_o great_a uproar_n in_o emden_n among_o the_o common_a people_n for_o the_o loss_n of_o their_o seafaring_a man_n whereof_o many_o have_v wife_n and_o child_n in_o the_o country_n which_o make_v a_o great_a assembly_n of_o woman_n and_o child_n about_o the_o magistrate_n the_o earl_n himself_o come_v thither_o with_o certain_a lord_n his_o friend_n which_o breed_v a_o suspicion_n that_o he_o seek_v to_o cause_v some_o tumult_n his_o brother_n earl_n christopher_n and_o earl_n john_n be_v both_o with_o he_o with_o the_o garrison_n of_o linphen_n where-upon_o the_o unite_a province_n send_v about_o two_o thousand_o man_n thither_o the_o which_o be_v lodge_v in_o the_o suburb_n of_o emden_n and_o there_o about_o and_o withal_o they_o send_v a_o trumpet_n to_o the_o earl_n with_o a_o letter_n as_o follow_v right_o honourable_a our_o action_n have_v give_v a_o sufficient_a testimony_n with_o what_o a_o sincere_a intention_n we_o have_v ever_o labour_v to_o our_o great_a trouble_n and_o charge_n and_o do_v still_o continue_v to_o reconcile_v all_o controversy_n and_o dislike_n betwixt_o your_o honourable_a father_n earl_n edsard_n yourself_o and_o the_o estate_n of_o east-friseland_n when_o as_o in_o the_o year_n 1595._o by_o the_o contract_n make_v in_o delfzile_n at_o the_o request_n of_o your_o say_a father_n yourself_o and_o the_o estate_n of_o east-friseland_n we_o have_v under-taken_a and_o bind_v ourselves_o to_o be_v umpire_n therein_o your_o lordship_n know_v that_o in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n 1603._o at_o the_o make_n of_o the_o contract_n at_o the_o hage_n at_o the_o instant_a request_n of_o the_o deputy_n of_o the_o town_n of_o emden_n by_o your_o lordship_n consent_v and_o good_a like_n we_o once_o again_o bind_v ourselves_o to_o maintain_v the_o same_o and_o to_o oppose_v ourselves_o against_o all_o contradiction_n and_o also_o that_o in_o the_o treaty_n at_o the_o last_o meeting_n of_o the_o estate_n of_o germany_n upon_o the_o last_o of_o november_n by_o the_o intercession_n of_o sir_n ralph_n winwood_n ambassador_n for_o the_o king_n of_o england_n and_o our_o deputy_n in_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o say_v king_n majesty_n and_o we_o it_o be_v agree_v that_o if_o any_o thing_n be_v do_v contrary_a unto_o the_o same_o that_o some_o order_n shall_v present_o be_v take_v therein_o know_v you_o therefore_o my_o lord_n that_o we_o be_v certain_o inform_v that_o by_o your_o honour_n mean_n and_o direction_n not_o one_o penny_n of_o money_n will_v be_v have_v towards_o the_o payment_n of_o the_o garrison_n within_o the_o town_n of_o embden_n that_o through_o want_n of_o pay_n the_o garrison_n may_v be_v bring_v into_o a_o mutiny_v and_o so_o the_o town_n of_o embden_n fall_n into_o a_o tumult_n beside_o that_o by_o your_o lordship_n mean_n the_o contribution_n which_o be_v willing_o grant_v by_o the_o country_n be_v not_o come_v to_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o appoint_a rent-maister_n for_o the_o cause_n whereunto_o they_o be_v assign_v according_a to_o the_o general_a resolution_n that_o your_o honour_n also_o have_v make_v many_o enterprise_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o be_v execute_v without_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o country_n contrary_a to_o the_o emperor_n resolution_n and_o the_o
former_a contract_n and_o also_o that_o it_o be_v confident_o speak_v in_o embden_n that_o by_o your_o honour_n direction_n a_o great_a number_n of_o ship_n which_o sail_v into_o spain_n be_v there_o arrest_v their_o good_n attach_v and_o the_o man_n commit_v to_o prison_n and_o hardly_o entreat_v and_o also_o that_o by_o your_o honour_n permission_n the_o soldier_n of_o the_o garrison_n of_o linghen_n and_o such_o like_a place_n in_o the_o earldom_n of_o east-freeseland_n have_v run_v through_o the_o say_a country_n and_o commit_v great_a insolency_n against_o the_o inhabitant_n thereof_o take_v diverse_a of_o the_o town_n man_n of_o embden_n prisoner_n all_o direct_o against_o the_o say_a contract_n see_v then_o that_o by_o virtue_n of_o our_o contract_n make_v with_o your_o honour_n we_o be_v determine_v to_o take_v the_o say_a matter_n in_o hand_n and_o to_o prevent_v all_o danger_n which_o may_v ensue_v in_o the_o like_a we_o have_v think_v it_o good_a to_o send_v you_o this_o letter_n by_o our_o trumpet_n earnest_o desire_v that_o your_o honour_n for_o the_o reparation_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v amiss_o and_o of_o all_o other_o inconvenience_n will_v present_o or_o at_o the_o further_a within_o fourteen_o day_n after_o the_o receipt_n hereof_o give_v order_n without_o any_o further_a delay_n that_o there_o may_v be_v forty_o thousand_o gilden_v prepare_v towards_o the_o payment_n of_o the_o garrison_n of_o embden_n and_o that_o the_o money_n rise_v of_o the_o willing_a contribution_n may_v be_v deliver_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o rent-maister_n and_o leave_v with_o he_o to_o be_v employ_v for_o such_o use_n as_o it_o be_v appoint_v according_a to_o the_o resolution_n that_o all_o enterprise_n make_v in_o the_o country_n without_o the_o lawful_a consent_n of_o the_o estate_n shall_v be_v forbear_v and_o not_o attempt_v and_o that_o which_o have_v be_v wrongful_o take_v from_o any_o man_n and_o without_o consent_n restore_v that_o also_o without_o delay_n your_o honour_n will_v present_o do_v your_o best_a endeavour_n for_o the_o discharge_n of_o the_o ship_n sailor_n and_o other_o person_n of_o embden_n 1607._o which_o be_v stay_v and_o imprison_v in_o spain_n and_o last_o that_o the_o soldier_n of_o linghen_n and_o such_o like_a place_n may_v be_v keep_v out_o of_o the_o earldom_n of_o east-freezeland_a which_o if_o your_o honour_n fail_v to_o do_v we_o declare_v ourselves_o guiltless_a of_o that_o which_o we_o shall_v be_v to_o our_o great_a grief_n force_v to_o do_v be_v the_o necessary_a mean_n to_o urge_v your_o honour_n to_o reason_n and_o to_o maintain_v your_o honourable_a promise_n and_o to_o prevent_v all_o future_a trouble_n and_o inconvenience_n desire_v nothing_o else_o but_o that_o which_o shall_v be_v fit_n for_o your_o honour_n and_o your_o subject_n good_a welfare_n and_o quietness_n as_o know_v god_n who_o we_o beseech_v to_o inspire_v your_o lordship_n heart_n with_o some_o good_a motion_n for_o the_o welfare_n of_o yourself_o and_o your_o subject_n from_o the_o hage_n the_o three_o of_o july_n 1607._o etc._n etc._n hereupon_o ensue_v no_o great_a effect_n but_o that_o the_o earl_n of_o east-freezeland_a send_v hans_n hendricke_n stâ—…mler_n to_o make_v complaint_n thereof_o unto_o the_o king_n of_o england_n and_o to_o crave_v his_o intercession_n unto_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o unite_a province_n to_o stay_v they_o from_o any_o forceable_a proceed_n from_o who_o he_o receive_v a_o favourable_a answer_n and_o to_o the_o hage_n he_o send_v doctor_n dothia_n wyarda_n sometime_o sindick_n of_o the_o town_n of_o embden_n mounseur_fw-fr van_fw-mi kinphausen_n and_o doctor_n thomas_n francius_n who_o excuse_v the_o earl_n and_o say_v that_o he_o desire_v to_o observe_v the_o contract_n and_o agreement_n make_v and_o have_v give_v no_o cause_n to_o the_o contrary_a unto_o they_o of_o embden_n but_o that_o they_o have_v conceive_v a_o needless_a fear_n which_o proceed_v from_o their_o own_o guilty_a conscience_n which_o have_v make_v they_o to_o send_v for_o soldier_n with_o some_o other_o frivolous_a allegation_n the_o town_n of_o embden_n for_o the_o furtherance_n of_o their_o cause_n and_o to_o move_v the_o estate_n to_o proceed_v in_o their_o design_n send_v vbbo_n reinet_n their_o burgomaster_n and_o sindick_n samuel_n van_fw-mi winghene_n councillor_n and_o daniel_n althingh_n secretary_n in_o regard_n they_o find_v that_o the_o earl_n intend_v to_o keep_v they_o in_o continual_a alarm_n and_o to_o put_v they_o unto_o great_a charge_n and_o by_o that_o mean_n to_o bring_v they_o into_o debt_n and_o so_o to_o draw_v the_o burgher_n unto_o he_o with_o they_o they_o bring_v diverse_a letter_n of_o licence_n give_v by_o the_o earl_n unto_o the_o sailor_n of_o embden_n bear_v daâ—…e_v in_o esens_n the_o six_o and_o the_o thirteen_o of_o february_n one_o contradict_v another_o and_o some_o be_v of_o no_o force_n unless_o they_o show_v other_o particular_a letter_n but_o at_o the_o last_o every_o thing_n be_v end_v and_o order_v by_o the_o general_a estate_n with_o admonition_n unto_o they_o according_a to_o the_o contract_n to_o live_v in_o unity_n and_o peace_n and_o the_o town_n put_v in_o hope_n that_o the_o estate_n will_v be_v careful_a of_o their_o good_a and_o preservation_n upon_o the_o twelve_o of_o may_n in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n one_o thousand_o six_o hundred_o and_o seven_o when_o friar_n john_n nayen_n the_o commissioner_n for_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n be_v nayen_n upon_o his_o return_n towards_o brussels_n before_o his_o departure_n out_o of_o holland_n he_o write_v a_o letter_n secret_o unto_o cornelis_n artesens_n secretary_n to_o the_o general_a estate_n of_o the_o unite_a province_n desire_v to_o speak_v with_o he_o his_o wife_n or_o son_n before_o he_o go_v out_o of_o holland_n and_o withal_o appoint_v he_o a_o secret_a place_n of_o meeting_n artesens_n upon_o the_o receit_n of_o this_o letter_n suspect_v they_o will_v seek_v to_o corrupt_v he_o with_o some_o present_n go_v present_o to_o prince_n mauâ—…ice_n and_o other_o of_o the_o chief_a of_o the_o estate_n show_v they_o this_o letter_n with_o the_o circumstance_n and_o content_n thereof_o assure_v they_o that_o the_o friar_n intend_v thereby_o to_o win_v he_o by_o some_o offer_n and_o gift_n ask_v their_o advice_n how_o he_o shall_v carry_v himself_o therein_o and_o whether_o he_o shall_v go_v himself_o or_o that_o he_o shall_v send_v any_o other_o the_o messenger_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n stay_v for_o his_o answer_n where-upon_o prince_n maurice_n and_o the_o estate_n think_v it_o very_a fit_n and_o available_a for_o the_o service_n and_o good_a of_o the_o country_n to_o discover_v the_o adversary_n design_n in_o this_o action_n that_o he_o shall_v go_v secret_o thither_o to_o hear_v what_o he_o will_v propound_v unto_o he_o and_o that_o if_o he_o oâ—…ered_v any_o gratuity_n he_o shall_v accept_v it_o if_o it_o be_v give_v as_o a_o bribe_n to_o corrupt_v he_o but_o if_o it_o be_v do_v only_o to_o crave_v his_o furtherance_n for_o the_o dispatch_a of_o the_o treaty_n as_o then_o to_o be_v make_v he_o shall_v refuse_v it_o give_v he_o withal_o express_v commandment_n to_o keep_v it_o close_o and_o secret_a unto_o himself_o whereby_o he_o shall_v do_v the_o country_n great_a service_n with_o these_o direction_n artesens_n upon_o 1607._o the_o fourteen_o day_n of_o may_n go_v unto_o the_o place_n appoint_v by_o the_o letter_n and_o be_v secret_o bring_v to_o friar_n john_n nayen_v in_o saint_n agathe_v cloister_n in_o delfe_n where_o artesens_n he_o entertain_v he_o very_o kind_o give_v he_o thanks_n for_o the_o great_a service_n he_o have_v do_v unto_o the_o archduke_n for_o that_o the_o first_o motion_n of_o the_o treaty_n of_o peace_n be_v begâ—…nne_v by_o he_o whereby_o they_o find_v that_o it_o have_v bring_v he_o into_o a_o great_a suspicion_n and_o dislike_n among_o the_o common_a people_n and_o that_o for_o the_o same_o cause_n he_o be_v hardly_o censure_v by_o they_o in_o regard_v whereof_o he_o say_v that_o the_o archduke_n think_v themselves_o engage_v in_o their_o honour_n to_o be_v thankful_a unto_o he_o be_v of_o themselves_o so_o noble_o mind_v as_o they_o will_v not_o fail_v to_o show_v their_o bounty_n unto_o all_o those_o that_o shall_v do_v they_o any_o service_n with_o many_o such_o like_a persuasive_a word_n promise_v to_o do_v for_o he_o his_o child_n or_o friend_n whatsoever_o they_o will_v desire_v at_o their_o hand_n and_o for_o a_o beginning_n and_o assurance_n of_o their_o princely_a disposition_n he_o say_v that_o he_o have_v express_v commission_n from_o the_o archduke_n to_o restore_v his_o house_n unto_o he_o which_o he_o have_v in_o brussels_n with_o his_o patrimonial_a land_n and_o good_n that_o be_v confiscate_v that_o he_o may_v dispose_v thereof_o at_o his_o own_o will_n and_o pleasure_n give_v he_o to_o understand_v
withal_o that_o mâ—…rquis_n spinola_n in_o regard_n that_o he_o favour_v the_o cause_n hold_v himself_o very_o much_o behold_v unto_o he_o for_o which_o consideration_n he_o have_v send_v he_o a_o obligation_n under_o his_o hand_n whereby_o he_o promise_v that_o if_o a_o truce_n be_v conclude_v for_o above_o nine_o year_n or_o a_o general_a peace_n to_o give_v he_o fifty_o thousand_o crown_n whereof_o he_o shall_v receive_v fifteen_o thousand_o crown_n in_o ready_a money_n to_o be_v pay_v in_o amsterdam_n to_o the_o hand_n of_o any_o one_o that_o he_o shall_v nominate_v or_o appoint_v recommend_v himself_o and_o the_o say_a affair_n to_o his_o good_a discretion_n and_o for_o his_o own_o particular_a he_o say_v that_o see_v it_o have_v please_v the_o archduke_n and_o the_o marquis_n to_o honour_v he_o so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v he_o fit_a to_o be_v employ_v therein_o and_o for_o that_o the_o matter_n have_v proceed_v so_o far_o that_o he_o for_o his_o part_n and_o in_o his_o own_o behalf_n will_v give_v some_o particular_a testymonie_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o the_o say_a artesens_n and_o to_o that_o end_n will_v bestow_v upon_o his_o wife_n a_o ring_n of_o gold_n with_o a_o diamond_n therein_o protest_v and_o assure_v he_o of_o the_o scincerity_n uprightness_n and_o worthiness_n of_o the_o say_a archduke_n and_o the_o marquis_n as_o also_o of_o his_o own_o the_o which_o notwithstanding_o be_v otherwise_o censure_v by_o many_o whereunto_o artesens_n make_v answer_v that_o he_o most_o humble_o thank_v the_o say_v excuse_n archduke_n for_o their_o great_a favour_n show_v he_o and_o especial_o for_o the_o restitution_n of_o his_o house_n and_o patrimonial_a land_n in_o regard_n that_o at_o the_o reduction_n of_o the_o town_n of_o brussels_n under_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n obedience_n he_o have_v great_a wrong_n offer_v unto_o he_o in_o this_o point_n for_o that_o he_o be_v debar_v the_o benefit_n of_o the_o contract_n which_o be_v grant_v unto_o all_o the_o burgher_n of_o the_o town_n whereby_o they_o be_v enable_v for_o to_o enjoy_v their_o land_n and_o good_n notwithstanding_o that_o he_o at_o the_o same_o time_n be_v employ_v about_o some_o service_n that_o then_o be_v to_o be_v do_v for_o the_o estate_n for_o the_o assemble_v of_o the_o general_n estate_n and_o that_o touch_v their_o further_a bounty_n he_o say_v that_o he_o have_v do_v no_o more_o in_o that_o action_n than_o he_o be_v bind_v unto_o in_o love_n and_o duty_n with_o other_o such_o like_a excuse_n and_o therefore_o he_o beseech_v the_o say_v archduke_n and_o the_o marquis_n that_o it_o will_v please_v they_o to_o hold_v he_o excuse_v if_o he_o do_v not_o accept_v their_o bountiful_a present_n which_o seem_v rather_o to_o be_v give_v to_o corrupt_v he_o then_o as_o a_o recompense_n for_o any_o service_n do_v by_o he_o and_o that_o therefore_o he_o neither_o can_v nor_o may_v accept_v they_o nor_o yet_o the_o ring_n which_o he_o offer_v to_o give_v he_o for_o his_o wife_n give_v the_o friar_n great_a thanks_n for_o his_o courtesy_n therein_o and_o offer_v all_o service_n for_o his_o part_n which_o he_o can_v or_o may_v do_v for_o they_o and_o he_o always_o except_v any_o thing_n whatsoever_o that_o may_v tend_v to_o the_o breach_n of_o his_o oath_n and_o blemish_n of_o his_o reputation_n etc._n etc._n whereunto_o the_o friar_n reply_v that_o the_o present_v aforesaid_a can_v not_o be_v any_o way_n hold_v to_o be_v do_v in_o manner_n of_o corruption_n consider_v the_o sincere_a and_o upright_a intent_n of_o the_o say_a archduke_n marquis_n spinola_n and_o himself_o who_o affect_v nothing_o more_o then_o sincere_o and_o without_o any_o fraud_n to_o bring_v the_o war_n unto_o a_o end_n with_o many_o other_o good_a word_n to_o persuade_v he_o to_o be_v a_o furtherer_n unto_o the_o 1607._o same_o etc._n etc._n whereupon_o at_o last_o he_o accept_v of_o the_o restitution_n of_o his_o house_n and_o land_n together_o with_o the_o obligation_n make_v much_o difficulty_n to_o receive_v the_o ring_n with_o the_o diamond_n for_o his_o wife_n but_o be_v much_o urge_v and_o entreat_v thereunto_o he_o take_v it_o with_o promise_n to_o give_v the_o best_a direction_n therein_o that_o he_o can_v his_o oath_n and_o credit_n always_o preserve_v and_o therewith_o they_o depart_v the_o same_o day_n artesens_n make_v report_n unto_o prince_n maurice_n and_o to_o the_o estate_n therein_o of_o all_o that_o have_v pass_v betwixt_o they_o offer_v to_o deliver_v they_o the_o obligation_n and_o the_o diamond_n but_o prince_n maurice_n will_v not_o receive_v they_o nevertheless_o he_o advise_v they_o to_o take_v some_o course_n for_o the_o receipt_n of_o the_o money_n and_o withal_o that_o the_o matter_n shall_v be_v keep_v very_o close_a and_o secret_a but_o artesens_n do_v often_o solicit_v the_o prince_n and_o the_o estate_n to_o be_v discharge_v thereof_o the_o which_o they_o still_o refuse_v to_o take_v into_o their_o custody_n tell_v he_o that_o he_o have_v no_o cause_n to_o doubt_v any_o danger_n see_v that_o he_o have_v not_o do_v any_o thing_n but_o by_o special_a commission_n wherein_o he_o have_v discharge_v himself_o by_o discover_v the_o offer_n that_o be_v make_v he_o as_o in_o duty_n he_o be_v bind_v and_o that_o order_n be_v to_o be_v take_v about_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o money_n wish_v that_o they_o may_v get_v all_o the_o enemy_n treasure_n into_o their_o hand_n by_o such_o mean_n esteem_v the_o diamond_n to_o be_v well_o worth_a six_o thousand_o gilder_n at_o last_o it_o be_v resolve_v upon_o that_o the_o matter_n shall_v be_v impart_v to_o the_o general_a assembly_n of_o all_o the_o estate_n this_o business_n pass_v over_o for_o certain_a day_n together_o without_o any_o further_a resolution_n from_o the_o fourteen_o to_o the_o twelve_o day_n of_o may_n there_o be_v a_o other_o letter_n send_v from_o the_o friar_n john_n nayen_n unto_o the_o say_a artesens_n whereby_o he_o wonder_v very_o much_o that_o he_o hear_v not_o from_o he_o nor_o have_v any_o assignment_n to_o who_o the_o fifteen_o thousand_o crown_n shall_v be_v pay_v artesens_n have_v receive_v this_o letter_n go_v unto_o the_o estate_n again_o to_o acquaint_v they_o therewith_o but_o for_o that_o prince_n maurice_n have_v the_o second_o time_n refuse_v to_o receive_v the_o obligation_n and_o the_o ring_n be_v still_o of_o opinion_n if_o they_o think_v good_a to_o keep_v the_o matter_n secret_a that_o it_o be_v best_a for_o they_o to_o receive_v the_o money_n it_o be_v resolve_v among_o they_o to_o make_v both_o the_o general_a estate_n acquaint_v therewith_o and_o the_o ambasador_n of_o france_n and_o england_n by_o which_o mean_v the_o matter_n be_v divulge_v unto_o the_o common_a people_n whereupon_o artesens_n understand_v that_o he_o be_v charge_v and_o tax_v to_o have_v be_v corrupt_v by_o the_o enemy_n he_o desire_v the_o general_a estate_n that_o he_o may_v be_v discharge_v of_o the_o obligation_n and_o the_o ring_n of_o gold_n and_o upon_o his_o request_n so_o make_v unto_o they_o they_o take_v order_n that_o the_o treasurer_n general_n shall_v keep_v the_o say_a obligation_n and_o the_o ring_n with_o the_o diamond_n which_o be_v take_v out_o of_o the_o gold_n and_o value_v till_o further_a order_n shall_v be_v take_v therein_o and_o that_o the_o say_v artesens_n shall_v have_v a_o act_n make_v in_o his_o behalf_n and_o for_o his_o justification_n the_o which_o be_v publish_v according_o bear_v date_n the_o seven_o day_n of_o julie_n in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n 1607._o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o artesens_n fall_v into_o great_a suspicion_n and_o it_o be_v give_v out_o that_o he_o have_v be_v corrupt_v by_o the_o enemy_n for_o the_o which_o cause_n and_o to_o free_v himself_o from_o all_o imputation_n and_o blame_n he_o cause_v a_o appologie_n to_o be_v print_v in_o his_o name_n whereby_o he_o excuse_v himself_o unto_o all_o the_o common_a people_n and_o thereunto_o he_o join_v a_o copy_n of_o the_o act_n aforesaid_a make_v by_o the_o general_a estate_n in_o his_o behalf_n his_o apology_n bear_v date_n the_o twenty_o day_n of_o julie_n in_o the_o year_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n 1607._o when_o as_o mounsieur_fw-fr vereycken_fw-mi come_v last_o unto_o the_o hage_n with_o the_o act_n of_o agreation_n mounsieur_fw-fr barnâ—…uelt_fw-mi councillor_n for_o holland_n let_v he_o again_o understand_v what_o present_n have_v be_v give_v by_o john_n nayen_v the_o friar_n as_o be_v before_o mention_v which_o be_v deliver_v to_o mounsieur_fw-fr vereycken_fw-mi by_o the_o estate_n who_o will_v he_o to_o take_v they_o with_o he_o again_o and_o restore_v they_o unto_o those_o that_o send_v they_o desire_v the_o archduke_n that_o if_o they_o mean_v to_o proceed_v sincere_o in_o the_o treaty_n of_o peace_n and_o seek_v nothing_o else_o that_o
with_o expectation_n to_o the_o great_a amazement_n and_o grief_n of_o many_o good_a man_n which_o do_v hope_n to_o have_v see_v a_o end_n of_o these_o long_a ruinous_a and_o bloody_a war_n and_o the_o conclusion_n of_o a_o good_a firm_a and_o honourable_a peace_n or_o long_a truce_n but_o see_v the_o heart_n of_o king_n be_v in_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n who_o direct_v all_o their_o action_n and_o resolution_n as_o he_o think_v best_o let_v we_o netherlander_n have_v compassion_n one_o of_o another_o misery_n pray_v incessant_o unto_o he_o to_o inspire_v these_o prince_n and_o estate_n with_o mild_a and_o peaceful_a spirit_n for_o the_o finish_n of_o this_o good_a work_n if_o it_o may_v be_v for_o his_o glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o country_n whereby_o there_o may_v ensue_v a_o christian_a peace_n quietness_n and_o unity_n in_o the_o netherlands_o on_o either_o side_n and_o love_v each_o to_o other_o refrain_v to_o shed_v blood_n and_o last_o that_o the_o netherlands_o may_v thereby_o attain_v unto_o their_o ancient_a and_o flourish_a estate_n and_o government_n god_n well_o serve_v and_o every_o man_n to_o enjoy_v his_o own_o free_o and_o without_o fear_n the_o which_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o his_o mercy_n grant_v finis_fw-la a_o table_n of_o all_o the_o memorable_a thing_n contain_v in_o this_o history_n of_o the_o netherlands_o a._n abot_n of_o saint_n vaast_n of_o arras_n what_o he_o be_v 798._o accord_v of_o the_o lord_n of_o montigny_n chief_a of_o the_o mutine_n with_o the_o spaniard_n 689._o accord_v betwixt_o john_n of_o bavaria_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n 133_o abbey_n of_o ouwerghem_n spoil_v and_o diverse_o censure_v 391_o adâ—…_n countess_n of_o holland_n 45._o marry_v with_o the_o earl_n of_o loose_a ibid._n adolph_n prince_n of_o gelder_n prisoner_n 174_o accord_n make_v by_o the_o spaniard_n with_o the_o town_n of_o gand_n 862_o act_n of_o great_a resolution_n do_v by_o a_o sea_n captain_n 661._o act_n of_o promise_n of_o the_o confederate_a nobleman_n to_o the_o governess_n 407_o act_n like_o a_o roman_a do_v by_o captain_n bordet_n 514._o act_n unworthy_a and_o cruel_a of_o captain_n pont_n well_o revenge_v 661_o admiral_n of_o arragon_n send_v ambassador_n to_o the_o emperor_n 1148._o he_o pass_v the_o river_n of_o meuze_fw-fr and_o take_v orson_n 1174._o ransom_n wezel_n 1182._o take_v many_o neutral_a place_n 1191._o and_o come_v near_o unto_o bomel_n 1210._o be_v take_v prisoner_n 1248_o advice_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n for_o the_o make_n of_o a_o council_n of_o estate_n 712_o advocate_n in_o arras_n execute_v wrongful_o 675_o albert_n of_o bavaria_n 16._o earl_n of_o holland_n 105_o subdue_v the_o frison_n 111._o his_o death_n 116_o albert_n duke_n of_o saxony_n governor_n of_o the_o netherlands_o 207_o he_o get_v the_o hereditary_a government_n of_o friesland_n 219._o tyranize_v over_o the_o frison_n 222._o slay_v before_o groan_v 294._o alliance_n betwixt_o they_o of_o ostergoe_v and_o groan_v 213_o alcmar_n in_o trouble_n 210._o besiege_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o alva_n 519._o endure_v three_o assault_n 524_o the_o duke_n force_v to_o raise_v his_o camp_n 527_o alexander_n farnese_n duke_n of_o parma_n succeed_v don_n john_n 981._o make_v a_o bridge_n to_o shut_v up_o the_o river_n of_o antwerp_n 865_o alost_n sell_v by_o the_o english_a to_o the_o spaniard_n 833._o alpen_n take_v by_o prince_n maurice_n 1129_o agent_n from_o the_o great_a commander_n into_o england_n and_o to_o what_o end_n 887_o albert_n cardinal_n of_o austria_n succee_v his_o brother_n ernestus_n 1114._o he_o take_v calais_n and_o ardres_n 1115._o excuse_v himself_o and_o lay_v the_o fault_n upon_o the_o admiral_n 1202_o albert_n prepare_v his_o army_n to_o go_v against_o prince_n maurice_n in_o flanders_n ibid._n alliance_n betwixt_o the_o fleming_n and_o brabansons_n against_o the_o duke_n of_o saxony_n 207_o allennes_n think_v to_o surprise_v courtray_v he_o lose_v menin_n 716._o afterward_o he_o surprise_v courtray_v 730_o allen_n a_o cardinal_n write_v against_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n 996_o ambassador_n from_o the_o emperor_n to_o the_o unite_a province_n touch_v a_o peace_n 1051._o from_o the_o king_n of_o poland_n to_o they_o 1128._o from_o the_o king_n of_o denmark_n unto_o they_o 1134._o from_o the_o duke_n of_o wirtemberg_n unto_o they_o 1158_o ambrose_n le_fw-fr duke_n sergeant_n mayor_n in_o arras_n how_o he_o behave_v himself_o 673_o andrien_n van_n assendolf_n pensioner_n of_o harlem_n behead_v 500_o amsterdam_n against_o harlem_n their_o skirmish_n at_o sea_n 503._o in_o the_o end_n it_o yield_v to_o the_o estate_n 655._o amiens_n surprise_v and_o spoil_v by_o the_o spaniard_n 1126_o recover_v by_o the_o french_a king_n 1128._o aâ—…ne_v of_o poelgeest_fw-mi minion_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n murder_v 109_o anthony_n perrenot_n cardinal_n of_o granuelle_n call_v into_o spain_n 349._o he_o cross_v the_o petition_n of_o the_o estate_n of_o brabant_n 381._o a_o legend_n of_o his_o life_n 344_o antwerp_n perplex_v for_o the_o new_a bishop_n 347._o send_v their_o deputy_n into_o spain_n 348_o they_o intrenche_v themselves_o against_o the_o castle_n 595._o be_v spoil_v by_o the_o spaniard_n 596._o a_o tumult_n at_o a_o general_a procession_n 705._o priest_n and_o monk_n chase_v away_o 706._o be_v block_v up_o by_o the_o prince_n of_o parma_n 863._o they_o compound_v and_o yield_v 884_o answer_n from_o the_o general_a estate_n to_o they_o of_o lille_n dovay_n etc._n etc._n 691_o appologie_n make_v by_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n in_o answer_n of_o his_o proscription_n 764_o army_n of_o the_o german_n to_o succour_n nuys_n 174._o of_o duke_n cassimire_n to_o succour_v the_o state_n 673._o at_o sea_n send_v by_o the_o spaniard_n in_o the_o year_n 1588._o 998._o of_o king_n philip_n in_o piccardie_n 323._o of_o the_o duke_n of_o parmaes_n to_o succour_v the_o league_n 1043._o of_o the_o state_n upon_o the_o coast_n of_o spain_n and_o at_o the_o land_n 1213_o arnold_n earl_n of_o holland_n slay_v by_o the_o frison_n 9_o arnold_n duke_n of_o gelder_n offer_n the_o combat_n to_o adolph_n his_o son_n 174_o arnold_n of_o grove-velt_a governor_n of_o sluys_n 957._o arnold_n resign_v the_o duchy_n of_o geldres_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n 174_o arnhem_n assure_v for_o the_o estate_n 875_o article_n of_o the_o privilege_n of_o brabant_n 1371_o article_n set_v down_o by_o the_o inquisition_n of_o spain_n against_o the_o netherlands_o 442._o confirm_v by_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n 443_o assembly_n of_o the_o estate_n of_o friesland_n 213_o assembly_n at_o bolswaert_n 214_o assembly_n of_o the_o chief_a of_o the_o nobility_n at_o dendermond_n 415._o a_o other_o assembly_n of_o the_o noble_n 368_o article_n of_o peace_n betwixt_o france_n and_o spain_n 144._o audenarde_n abandon_v by_o the_o protestant_n who_o have_v surprise_v it_o 496._o besiege_v and_o yield_v to_o the_o duke_n of_o parma_n 8â—…2_n arras_n the_o chief_a town_n in_o arthois_n in_o great_a trouble_n 673_o arschot_n in_o brabant_n yield_v to_o dom_n john_n 654._o audience_n of_o the_o deputy_n of_o the_o estate_n with_o the_o french_a king_n 860_o axel_n in_o flanders_n take_v by_o the_o estate_n 920_o attempt_n of_o they_o of_o amsterdam_n against_o they_o of_o harlem_n 504_o ambassador_n from_o england_n and_o france_n to_o the_o estate_n 818_o appologie_n make_v by_o the_o protestant_n for_o their_o take_n of_o arm_n 428_o admiral_n of_o arragon_n set_v at_o liberty_n 1259_o adolph_n earl_n of_o berghen_n take_v prisoner_n 1264._o ambassador_n from_o the_o unite_a province_n to_o the_o king_n of_o england_n 1297_o ardenbourg_n abandon_v to_o prince_n maurice_n 1307._o archduke_n albert_n man_n come_v to_o relieve_v sluys_n put_v to_o rout_n 1309_o archduke_n albert_n hinder_v the_o assemble_v of_o the_o general_a estate_n 1320._o he_o prepare_v for_o war_n 1321_o admonition_n to_o the_o unite_a province_n against_o a_o peace_n 1328_o admiral_n of_o dunkirk_n take_v at_o sea_n 1351_o archduke_n albert_n jealous_a of_o the_o duke_n of_o bovillon_n 1354_o accord_n make_v betwixt_o the_o earl_n of_o eastfriseland_n and_o the_o town_n of_o embden_n 1365._o b._n baerle_n take_v and_o recover_v 772_o baltazar_n gerard_n kill_v the_o prince_n of_o orange_n 832._o be_v execute_v ibid._n baron_fw-fr of_o enghien_n behead_v in_o henault_n 107._o baron_fw-fr of_o battembourgh_n lieutenant_n to_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n at_o the_o relief_n of_o harlem_n 513._o baron_fw-fr of_o montigny_n prisoner_n in_o spain_n and_o poison_v 454_o baron_n of_o selles_n send_v from_o the_o king_n to_o the_o estate_n 653_o baron_n of_o batenbourg_n execute_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o alva_n 449_o baron_n of_o anholt_n slay_v at_o the_o siege_n of_o lochum_n 808._o bastard_z putative_a of_o the_o emperor_n behead_v in_o holland_n 824_o baron_n of_o boxtell_n governor_n of_o boisleduc_n 700._o backerzeell_o offer_v violence_n to_o
again_o ibid._n gaspar_n of_o robles_n lord_n of_o billy_n his_o behaviour_n in_o groan_v 614_o gaspar_n of_o anastro_n a_o bankeroat_n merchant_n undertake_v to_o kill_v the_o prince_n of_o orange_n 799_o geldrois_n in_o war_n against_o the_o hollander_n 169._o they_o revolt_v from_o the_o house_n of_o bougongne_n 193._o geldres_n sell_v to_o the_o spaniard_n by_o patton_n a_o scottishman_n 958_o george_n duke_n of_o saxony_n succeed_v duke_n henry_n his_o broâ—…her_n in_o friesland_n 225._o he_o resign_v it_o to_o prince_n chaerles_n 241_o gaesbeck_n surprise_v by_o the_o spaniard_n 803_o gerard_n van_n velsen_n a_o knight_n of_o holland_n kill_v floris_n earl_n of_o holland_n 68_o be_v besiege_v take_v and_o execute_v 69_o gheertruyde_v widow_n to_o cont_n floris_n 1._o tutrix_n to_o her_o son_n floris_n earl_n of_o holland_n marry_v with_o robert_n the_o frison_n ibid._n george_n of_o lalaine_a earl_n of_o rheneberg_n yield_v groan_v treacherous_o to_o the_o spaniard_n 734._o genles_fw-mi and_o the_o french_a come_v to_o relieve_v mons_fw-la defeat_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o alua._n 489_o gheertruydenberg_n surprise_v by_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n 528._o the_o soldier_n mutyne_v it_o be_v besiege_v by_o prince_n maurice_n 1016._o sell_v to_o the_o duke_n of_o parma_n 1017._o besiege_v and_o take_v by_o prince_n maurice_n 1â—…61_n ghisbrecht_n of_o brederow_n choose_v bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n 148._o he_o compound_v with_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n and_o resign_v his_o bishopric_n ibid._n governor_n and_o knight_n of_o the_o order_n assemble_v in_o the_o netherlands_o touch_v the_o new_a bishop_n 348_o grave_n in_o brabant_n besiege_v by_o the_o spaniard_n &_o yield_v 950._o take_v again_o by_o prince_n maurice_n 1280_o groll_n besiege_v and_o yield_v to_o prince_n maurice_n 1131._o recover_v by_o the_o marquis_n spinola_n 1360_o groninger_n offer_v to_o acknowledge_v the_o earl_n of_o holland_n 113_o groan_v besiege_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o saxony_n 229._o treat_v with_o the_o earl_n of_o embden_n yield_v unto_o the_o estate_n and_o their_o governor_n prisoner_n 614._o a_o tumult_n in_o the_o town_n and_o some_o of_o the_o clergy_n prisoner_n 649._o they_o be_v force_v to_o enter_v into_o the_o union_n of_o vtrecht_n 701._o deliver_v up_o to_o the_o spaniard_n 734._o besiege_v and_o yield_v to_o prince_n maurice_n 1091_o groenevelt_n governor_n of_o sluis_n 909_o gorrichom_n take_v 130_o guy_n of_o dompierre_n earl_n of_o flanders_n make_v war_n in_o holland_n 66_o groninger_n send_v to_o the_o emperor_n 213_o guisnes_n take_v by_o assault_n from_o the_o french_a 625_o gramberghe_n yield_v to_o cont_n william_n of_o nassau_n 1068_o goor_fw-mi abandon_v to_o the_o estate_n 1133_o ghistelles_n governor_n of_o ostend_n 1302._o slay_v there_o 1305_o groan_v castle_n beat_v down_o 1366_o h_n harlem_n besiege_v by_o contesse_n jaqueline_n 139._o punish_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o saxony_n 210_o harlem_n besiege_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o alva_n defend_v itself_o valiant_o 491._o yield_v to_o the_o duke_n mercy_n 514._o redeem_v itself_o from_o spoil_n ibid._n haultepenne_n and_o cont_n hohenlo_n make_v hot_a war_n 907_o haultepenne_n defeat_v and_o slay_v 950_o henry_n duke_n of_o saxony_n leave_v friesland_n to_o his_o brother_n george_n 225_o herentall_n in_o brabant_n abandon_v to_o the_o spaniard_n by_o the_o colonel_n of_o antwerp_n 851_o heraugier_n surprise_v breda_n and_o be_v make_v governor_n 1035_o hemert_n governor_n of_o grave_n execute_v at_o vtrecht_n 951_o hollander_n rebel_v against_o thierry_n of_o aquitane_n their_o first_o earl_n 3._o defeat_v in_o friesland_n and_o their_o revenge_n 63._o twice_o defeat_v by_o the_o fleming_n in_o walchren_n 81._o in_o war_n with_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n 134._o they_o take_v arm_n to_o succour_v the_o bishop_n of_o of_o vtrecht_n 196._o defeat_v by_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n ibid._n hookins_n chase_v out_o of_o leyden_n by_o the_o cabillautin_n 195._o they_o recover_v the_o town_n ibid._n humbercourt_n wyn_n great_a honour_n at_o the_o yield_a up_o of_o liege_n 162_o hulst_n surprise_v by_o the_o ganthois_n 209._o besiege_v and_o take_v by_o prince_n maurice_n 1051._o along_o and_o dear_a siege_n to_o cardinal_n albert_n which_o in_o the_o end_n yield_v 1117_o horseman_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o parmas_n defeat_v by_o prince_n manrice_n in_o the_o betuwe_n 1050_o hue_n in_o the_o country_n of_o liege_n surprise_v by_o herauguiere_n and_o recover_v present_o by_o the_o spaniard_n 1103_o i_o iaqueline_n or_o jacoba_n countess_n of_o holland_n 128._o make_v sure_o to_o john_n duke_n of_o brabant_n 129._o defeat_v the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n and_o marry_v with_o duke_n john_n 130._o leaf_n the_o duke_n her_o husband_n 135._o marry_v with_o the_o duke_n of_o gloucester_n 137._o besiege_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n in_o mons_fw-la deliver_v to_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n and_o escape_n 138_o abandon_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o gloucester_n 139._o be_v victorious_a at_o alpen_n 140._o she_o make_v a_o accord_n with_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n 141._o marry_v with_o franc_n of_o borselle_fw-fr 142._o her_o death_n 143_o james_n heesel_n a_o councillor_n hang_v at_o gand_n 682._o jealousy_n betwixt_o the_o nobility_n of_o the_o netherlands_o for_o the_o lieutenancie_n of_o the_o archduke_n mathias_n 654_o jealousy_n in_o the_o german_a prince_n camp_n 1219._o jeronimo_fw-la rhoda_n a_o priest_n chief_a of_o the_o spanish_a mutine_n 595_o john_n earl_n of_o henaut_n succeed_v in_o the_o county_n of_o holland_n 78._o defeat_v the_o fleming_n 83._o his_o death_n 85_o john_n the_o renesse_n a_o knight_n of_o zealand_n wrongful_o accuse_v and_o banish_v 74._o he_o provoke_v the_o earl_n of_o flanders_n against_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n 79._o his_o death_n ibid._n john_n lord_n of_o arckel_n and_o his_o child_n make_v war_n against_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n 118_o john_n van_n vlyet_n behead_v at_o the_o hage_n 137_o john_n of_o koestein_n undertake_v to_o poison_v the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n 150._o be_v behead_v ibid._n john_n of_o bavaria_n bishop_n of_o liege_n carry_v himself_o as_o tutor_n of_o holland_n 13â—…_n he_o obtain_v the_o earldom_n of_o the_o emperor_n from_o his_o niece_n jaqueline_n leyden_n yield_v to_o he_o 134._o his_o death_n 137_o john_n earl_n of_o nassau_n bring_v jewel_n out_o of_o spain_n to_o king_n philip._n 233_o john_n of_o imbise_n and_o his_o action_n at_o gant_n 714._o his_o return_n out_o of_o germany_n 827._o for_o his_o treachery_n he_o be_v execute_v at_o gant_n 859_o john_n of_o austria_n bastard_n to_o the_o emperor_n charles_n the_o five_o governor_n in_o the_o netherlands_o 600._o he_o confirm_v the_o pacification_n of_o gant_n 623._o he_o grow_v hateful_a to_o the_o estate_n 635._o his_o dissemble_a 636._o think_v to_o assure_v antwerp_n he_o lose_v it_o 638._o he_o seize_v upon_o the_o castle_n of_o namur_n 640_o his_o letter_n intercept_v 646_o he_o seek_v to_o justify_v himself_o ibid._n the_o reason_n of_o his_o retreat_n he_o send_v to_o succour_n ruremonde_n 651_o he_o raise_v a_o army_n 653._o publish_v his_o justification_n 649._o defeat_v the_o estate_n at_o gemblour_n 654_o he_o recover_v many_o town_n in_o henault_n 656._o his_o death_n 677_o inundation_n voluntary_o make_v by_o delf_n to_o relieve_v leyden_n 567_o jar_n betwixt_o the_o english_a and_o zeelander_n 592_o image_n beat_v down_o in_o flanders_n 409_o inglemuster_n besiege_v by_o la_fw-fr nove_n 774_o english_a and_o scots_a defeat_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o parma_n at_o rosendael_n 826_o infanta_n of_o spain_n give_v in_o marriageto_o albertus_n archduke_n of_o austria_n 1160._o be_v acknowledge_v by_o virtue_n of_o her_o procuration_n duchess_n of_o brabant_n 1169_o inondation_n in_o the_o netherlands_o 463_o inquisition_n of_o spain_n cunning_o bring_v into_o the_o netherlands_o 342_o institution_n of_o new_a bishop_n 343_o instruction_n give_v by_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n to_o the_o prince_n his_o son_n before_o his_o death_n 1178_o english_a man_n disloyal_a reward_v for_o their_o treachery_n 358_o englishman_n seize_v upon_o the_o abbot_n of_o michel_n within_o antwerp_n for_o their_o pay_n 688_o instruction_n give_v by_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n to_o general_n norris_n go_v into_o england_n 835._o island_n del_n principe_n take_v by_o moucheron_n 1156_o justification_n send_v by_o the_o commons_o of_o antwerp_n to_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n 400_o justification_n of_o the_o protestant_a minister_n of_o antwerp_n 409_o justin_n nassau_n make_v admiral_n of_o zeeland_n upon_o the_o displace_n of_o treslon_n 875_o juw_v decama_n choose_v popestate_a of_o frisleland_n 213._o junius_n write_v to_o champigny_n 556._o john_n bouvier_n master_n of_o the_o firework_n to_o prince_n maurice_n slay_v by_o mischance_n 1152_o isendyke_n besiege_v and_o yield_v to_o prince_n maurice_n 1307_o encounter_n at_o mulhem_n 1352_o k_o kasenbroot_n volck_n be_v certain_a poor_a peasant_n in_o holland_n which_o do_v rise_v and_o
go_v towards_o leyden_n 210._o they_o sue_v for_o mercy_n ibid._n koppel_n yield_v to_o the_o estate_n 808_o koestein_n seek_v to_o poison_v the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n be_v behead_v 150_o knotsenbourg_n a_o fort_n right_n against_o nymegen_n 1036._o besiege_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o parma_n in_o vain_a 1049_o l_o lamoral_n earl_n of_o egmont_n send_v into_o spain_n and_o to_o what_o end_n 351_o he_o seek_v to_o pacefie_v the_o trouble_n in_o flanders_n 400._o his_o blindness_n 434._o he_o be_v put_v in_o prison_n by_o the_o duke_n of_o alua._n 437._o and_o execute_v 451_o latin_n governor_n of_o middelborge_n slay_v 512_o leerdam_n take_v by_o the_o spaniard_n 573_o leyden_n besiege_v by_o the_o spaniard_n 541._o the_o resolution_n of_o the_o besiege_a 560._o a_o brave_a answer_n of_o the_o besiege_a 565_o a_o courageous_a speech_n of_o a_o bourguemaster_n 567._o succour_n from_o god_n not_o expect_v their_o full_a delivery_n 570._o a_o general_a collection_n for_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o town_n 572_o leyden_n surprise_v by_o the_o hoekin_n 195._o besiege_v by_o the_o lord_n of_o montigny_n the_o governor_n ibid._n lembourg_n besiege_v and_o yield_v to_o don_n john_n 659_o len_n in_o arthois_n surprise_v and_o spoil_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o anious_a man_n 801_o letter_n from_o the_o nobility_n of_o the_o netherlands_o to_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n touch_v the_o trouble_n the_o king_n answer_n and_o their_o reply_n 348._o from_o the_o king_n to_o the_o netherlands_o otherwise_o than_o they_o expect_v 351._o from_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n to_o the_o duchess_n of_o parma_n 353._o her_o answer_n 354._o from_o the_o duchess_n of_o parma_n to_o the_o town_n of_o the_o netherlands_o 398._o from_o she_o to_o the_o confederate_a nobleman_n 405._o from_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n to_o the_o p._n of_o orange_n 412._o from_o francisco_n de_fw-fr alana_n to_o the_o duchess_n of_o parma_n 413._o from_o the_o earl_n of_o horn_n to_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n 346._o from_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n to_o the_o general_a estate_n 601._o from_o the_o estate_n of_o brabant_n to_o the_o other_o province_n against_o the_o spaniard_n 561_o from_o the_o estate_n of_o lille_n dovay_n and_o orchy_n to_o the_o general_a estate_n 690._o from_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n to_o cont_n john_n his_o brother_n 840_o from_o saint_n aldegonde_n to_o the_o signeurie_n of_o metkerke_n touch_v a_o peace_n 897._o from_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o parma_n and_o to_o the_o estate_n 923_o from_o waremond_n stochelen_n touch_v the_o betray_n of_o deventer_n 945_o from_o the_o estate_n to_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n 952._o of_o donation_n of_o the_o netherlands_o to_o the_o infanta_n of_o spain_n 1160_o of_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n intercept_v 1172._o from_o prince_n maurice_n to_o the_o circle_n 1184._o from_o the_o emperor_n to_o cardinal_n andrew_n of_o austria_n 1193._o and_o to_o the_o unite_a estate_n ibid._n letter_n from_o the_o duke_n of_o anjou_n to_o they_o of_o antwerp_n 816_o leoninus_n speech_n to_o the_o general_a estate_n for_o the_o earl_n of_o leicester_n 959_o liegeois_n chase_n way_n their_o bishop_n brother_n to_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o be_v defeat_v in_o battle_n 121._o they_o take_v arm_n against_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n 156._o they_o sue_v for_o peace_n and_o obtain_v it_o 157._o they_o help_v the_o spaniard_n at_o the_o siege_n of_o mastricht_n 707_o liege_n take_v and_o miserable_o burn_v by_o charles_n duke_n of_o bourgongne_n 167_o leire_n in_o brabant_n assure_v for_o the_o estate_n 645_o deliver_v by_o treason_n to_o the_o spaniard_n 805._o take_v by_o the_o estate_n and_o present_o lose_v again_o 1111_o lillo_n besiege_v by_o the_o spaniard_n raise_v his_o siege_n with_o shame_n 850_o liefken_n hoeck_n and_o doel_n take_v by_o the_o estate_n 876_o linghen_n besiege_v and_o take_v by_o prince_n maurice_n 1134_o besiege_v and_o take_v again_o by_o the_o marquis_n spinola_n 1348_o lochum_n besiege_v by_o the_o spaniard_n 808._o the_o camp_n rise_v ibid._n lord_n of_o berghen_n slay_v in_o the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n chamber_n 135_o lord_n of_o brederode_n defeat_v and_o take_v prisoner_n 141_o lord_n of_o arckel_n take_v prisoner_n 123_o louvaine_n yield_v to_o don_n john_n 654_o lewis_n duke_n of_o bavaria_n husband_n to_o marguerite_n of_o holland_n emperor_n 97_o lewis_n de_fw-fr requesens_n great_a commander_n of_o castille_n succeed_v the_o duke_n of_o alva_n in_o the_o government_n of_o the_o netherlands_o 539._o his_o army_n at_o sea_n defeat_v 544._o three_o several_a design_n at_o one_o instant_a 551._o have_v propound_v unreasonable_a condition_n of_o peace_n he_o resolve_v to_o war_n 583_o his_o death_n ibid._n lord_n of_o froment_n forsake_v do_v ihon._n 646_o lembourg_n besiege_v and_o take_v by_o the_o prince_n of_o parma_n 660_o looper_n of_o ostend_n 1299_o lewis_n de_fw-fr valasco_n beat_v from_o his_o fort_n by_o dam_n with_o loss_n of_o man_n 1309_o loss_n in_o the_o archduke_n army_n before_o ostend_n 1318_o lodowick_n earl_n of_o nassau_n die_v in_o sluis_n 1318_o m_n magistrate_n and_o bourgeâ—…s_n in_o harlem_n agree_v together_o 498_o marguerite_n empress_n countess_n of_o holland_n 97._o in_o war_n against_o her_o son_n and_o overcome_v he_o 99_o be_v defeat_v by_o her_o son_n 100_o her_o death_n ibid._n mary_n duchess_n of_o bourgongne_n countess_n of_o holland_n 181_o restrain_v by_o the_o ganthois_n 187._o their_o insolency_n towards_o she_o she_o marry_v with_o maximilian_n of_o austria_n 191._o her_o death_n and_o her_o child_n 197_o maximilian_n of_o austria_n marry_v the_o princess_n of_o bourgongne_n 191_o he_o come_v into_o holland_n to_o pacefie_v the_o faction_n 194_o he_o carry_v himself_o as_o tutor_v of_o his_o wife_n child_n after_o her_o death_n 197._o be_v create_v king_n of_o roman_n 201_o come_v into_o holland_n 207._o succeed_v in_o the_o empire_n 212_o macklin_n surprise_v by_o the_o estate_n 742._o yield_v to_o the_o spaniard_n 882_o malcontent_n and_o their_o beginning_n in_o the_o netherlands_o 664._o their_o colour_a reason_n to_o fall_v from_o the_o estate_n 688_o marriage_n of_o cont_n william_n of_o nassau_n 980_o mathias_n archduke_n of_o austria_n call_v to_o the_o government_n of_o the_o netherlands_o 657._o resign_v his_o government_n 749._o his_o departure_n out_o of_o the_o netherlands_o 789_o mastricht_n besiege_v 703._o the_o estate_n make_v a_o show_n to_o relieve_v it_o 704._o the_o spaniard_n take_v it_o by_o assault_n 708_o martin_n schenck_n a_o colonel_n follow_v the_o state_n party_n 878._o he_o make_v a_o road_n into_o the_o diocese_n of_o cologne_n 917._o build_v the_o fort_n of_o sgraven-weert_a 951._o surprise_v bonne_fw-fr 983._o go_v to_o a_o imperial_a diet_n 990._o victual_v berke_n 1020._o his_o unfortunate_a enterprise_n upon_o nymeghen_fw-mi and_o his_o death_n 1021_o marguerite_n of_o austria_n bastard_n to_o the_o emperor_n charles_n the_o five_o governess_n of_o the_o netherlands_o 335_o marshal_v byron_n dissuade_v the_o duke_n of_o anjou_n from_o the_o enterprise_n of_o antwerp_n 812._o he_o retire_v with_o the_o duke_n troop_n into_o france_n 829_o mary_n millet_n revenge_v herself_o of_o captain_n pont_n who_o have_v force_v she_o she_o kill_v he_o and_o be_v murder_v 661_o macklin_n summon_v by_o the_o estate_n will_v stand_v neuter_n 715_o marquis_n of_o warenbon_n prisoner_n to_o the_o french_a 1123._o defeat_v by_o the_o estate_n 1024_o marquis_n spinola_n come_v to_o relieve_v sluis_n 1313._o his_o man_n run_v from_o he_o 1314._o he_o offer_v to_o force_v the_o prince_n trench_n ibid._n he_o retire_v not_o able_a to_o relieve_v it_o ibid._n he_o seek_v to_o enter_v into_o cadsandt_n and_o be_v repulse_v 1315._o marquis_n of_o roubay_n slay_v at_o the_o stocadoe_n before_o antwerp_n 875_o maurice_n of_o nassau_n bear_v prince_n of_o orange_n marquis_n of_o camphor_n succeed_v his_o father_n in_o the_o government_n of_o holland_n 859._o make_v a_o road_n into_o brabant_n to_o draw_v the_o spaniard_n from_o sluis_n 959._o come_v into_o zeeland_n and_o write_v to_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n 992._o enter_v into_o the_o government_n after_o the_o earl_n of_o liecester_n 1026._o pursue_v uerdugoe_n troop_n 1061._o his_o care_n to_o succour_n hulst_n 1117._o attend_v to_o fight_v with_o the_o admiral_n of_o arragon_n 1187._o intrench_v himself_o at_o harwarden_n 1213._o prepare_v for_o the_o war_n in_o flanders_n 1240._o land_n with_o his_o army_n at_o philippine_n 1241._o besiege_a nieuport_n 1243_o maurice_n intrench_v himself_o at_o waterulyet_n 1346._o maurice_n of_o nassau_n prepare_v to_o besiege_v sluis_n 1305._o he_o camp_v before_o it_o 1309_o menin_n a_o town_n in_o flanders_n take_v by_o the_o malcontent_n 664._o recover_v by_o the_o estate_n 716._o abandon_v to_o the_o spaniard_n by_o they_o of_o bruges_n 831_o megen_n surprise_v by_o they_o of_o bommel_n 503._o win_v by_o
netherlands_o 217._o go_v with_o his_o wife_n into_o spain_n 226._o be_v crown_v king_n of_o castille_n in_o the_o right_n of_o his_o wife_n 228._o his_o death_n 232._o philip_n earl_n of_o hohenlo_n press_v the_o spaniard_n in_o the_o isle_n of_o bommel_n 1024._o marry_v the_o prince_n of_o orange_n daughter_n 1012._o come_v to_o the_o battle_n of_o tournhout_n and_o give_v the_o first_o charge_n 1126._o his_o death_n 1355._o philip_n the_o second_o king_n of_o spain_n 317._o his_o last_o departure_n out_o of_o the_o netherlands_o 337._o seek_v peace_n with_o france_n 1141._o he_o give_v his_o daughter_n the_o infanta_n in_o marriage_n to_o the_o archduke_n albert_n 1160_o philip-ville_a yield_v to_o dom_n john_n 659_o philip_n of_o montmorencie_n earl_n of_o horn_n imprison_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o alva_n 437._o execute_v at_o brussels_n 451_o philip_n earl_n of_o egmont_n make_v a_o attempt_n upon_o brussels_n to_o his_o great_a dishonour_n 706._o be_v take_v prisoner_n in_o his_o town_n of_o nyenhoven_n 730._o be_v deliver_v for_o mounseur_fw-fr la_fw-fr nove_n 883_o philip_n of_o marnix_n signior_n of_o saint_n aldegond_n prisoner_n to_o the_o spaniard_n 530._o his_o speech_n to_o they_o of_o antwerp_n during_o the_o siege_n 868._o his_o death_n 1205_o philip_n earl_n of_o nassau_n make_v a_o road_n into_o luxembourg_n for_o the_o estate_n 1063._o he_o charge_v the_o spaniard_n be_v wound_v take_v prisoner_n and_o die_v 1104_o precedent_n appoint_v in_o the_o provincial_a council_n in_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o westfriseland_a 146_o preach_v forbear_v in_o antwerp_n 400_o prince_n of_o spain_n speech_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o alva_n 415._o prince_n of_o the_o empire_n in_o arm_n against_o the_o admiral_n of_o arragon_n 1209_o ponthus_n of_o noielle_n siegnior_n of_o bours_z procure_v the_o castle_n of_o antwerp_n to_o be_v deliver_v to_o the_o estate_n 645_o proclamation_n of_o the_o estate_n for_o the_o observe_n of_o the_o pacification_n of_o gand_n 604_o proclamation_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o parma_n against_o the_o town_n of_o aix_n 1027_o proclamation_n of_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n dispense_n with_o the_o payment_n of_o his_o debt_n 1123_o protestant_n of_o amsterdam_n propound_v five_o article_n to_o their_o magistrate_n 425_o pedro_n dordoigno_fw-la send_v to_o kill_v the_o prince_n of_o orange_n execute_v 824_o protestant_n defeat_v at_o austerweel_n 422_o protestant_n of_o the_o netherlands_o make_v war_n at_o sea_n under_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n 463._o proceed_v upon_o the_o petition_n of_o the_o noble_n in_o the_o netherlands_o 390_o practice_n of_o charles_n duke_n of_o bourgongne_n to_o ruin_v the_o house_n of_o brederode_n 169_o protestant_n request_v for_o a_o religious_a peace_n 666._o proscription_n against_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n 763._o preparation_n of_o the_o spanish_a army_n at_o sea_n in_o the_o year_n 1588._o 998_o preacher_n murder_v at_o deutecome_v 1200_o protestation_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n for_o his_o take_a arm_n 491_o prince_n of_o juilliers_n and_o cleves_n unfortunate_o marry_v 880_o practice_n to_o betray_v gheertruydenberg_n discover_v 1259_o q._n qvarrell_n betwixt_o they_o of_o bruges_n and_o antwerp_n 200_o question_n among_o the_o clergy_n of_o the_o netherlands_o for_o incorporate_n of_o spiritual_a live_n to_o the_o new_a bishopric_n 347_o question_n in_o spain_n about_o the_o choose_n of_o a_o general_n to_o subdue_v the_o netherlands_o 415_o queen_n of_o england_n offer_v succour_n to_o the_o estate_n 890._o she_o publish_v the_o reason_n that_o move_v she_o thereunto_o 894_o r._n rameken_n a_o fort_n in_o zealand_n besiege_v and_o yield_v to_o the_o protestant_n 518_o reconciliation_n of_o arthois_n henault_n etc._n etc._n to_o the_o spaniard_n 708_o refusal_n to_o surpress_v the_o new_a bishop_n augment_v the_o trouble_n in_o the_o netherlands_o 351._o remedy_n to_o stanche_v the_o blood_n in_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n wound_n 801_o religious_a peace_n make_v 669_o resolution_n of_o the_o estate_n of_o holland_n 557_o renold_n lord_n of_o brederode_n and_o his_o brother_n imprison_v by_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n 169._o his_o process_n be_v refer_v to_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o order_n he_o be_v absolve_v 170_o retreat_n of_o the_o spaniard_n out_o of_o the_o netherlands_o 625_o retreat_n of_o the_o minister_n out_o of_o antwerp_n 426._o retreat_z of_o many_o protestant_n out_o of_o the_o netherlands_o 410_o relation_n of_o the_o enterprise_n at_o antwerp_n 812_o return_v of_o the_o spaniard_n into_o the_o netherlands_o 809_o reâ—…er_n van_n bron_n chuysen_v captain_n for_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n 196_o river_n cut_v from_o vtrecht_n to_o leck_n 107_o rhinberk_n besiege_v in_o vain_a by_o the_o spaniard_n 924._o take_v by_o cont_n charles_n of_o mansfeldt_n 1025._o besiege_v and_o win_v by_o prince_n maurice_n 1129._o recover_v again_o by_o the_o admiral_n of_o arragon_n 1284._o take_v again_o by_o prince_n maurice_n 1286._o and_o last_o of_o all_o by_o the_o marquis_n spinola_n 1364._o richardot_n send_v into_o spain_n by_o the_o duke_n of_o parma_n 1020_o robâ—…rt_n dudley_n earl_n of_o leicester_n general_n for_o the_o queen_n of_o england_n 910._o discontent_v with_o the_o estate_n 921._o at_o his_o go_v into_o england_n he_o appoint_v a_o council_n of_o estate_n 930._o prepare_v to_o raise_v the_o siege_n of_o sluis_n 961._o he_o excuse_v himself_o unto_o the_o estate_n for_o not_o do_v it_o 964._o he_o fail_v to_o surprise_v leyden_n 979._o be_v call_v home_o into_o england_n and_o resign_v his_o government_n unto_o the_o estate_n 982_o romerswall_n yield_v to_o the_o spaniard_n 53_o rotterdam_n yield_v to_o the_o king_n of_o the_o roman_n '_o 207_o rovard_n of_o brabant_n what_o office_n it_o be_v 1â—…6_n rowland_n york_n make_v governor_n of_o the_o fort_n at_o zutphen_n 928._o sell_v it_o to_o the_o spaniard_n 943._o ryperdas_n speech_n to_o they_o of_o harlem_n 497_o roeroort_n surprise_v by_o schenck_n 991_o s_o saint_n quintin_n besiege_v and_o take_v by_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n 323_o saint_n from_o in_o liege_n yield_v to_o duke_n chaâ—…ls_v of_o bourgongne_n 162_o sarras_n governor_n of_o fluss_v unfortunate_a 477._o be_v charge_v by_o the_o spaniard_n and_o repulse_v they_o at_o sooteland_n 478_o saint_n guislaine_a a_o town_n in_o henault_n assure_v for_o the_o estate_n 655_o saint_n andrew_n fort_n besiege_v by_o prince_n maurice_n and_o yield_v 1230_o sanchio_n de_fw-fr auila_n send_v to_o succour_v tergoes_a and_o perform_v it_o happy_o 479_o scandal_n how_o interpret_v 883_o sanchio_n de_fw-fr auila_n send_v to_o besiege_v fluss_v 477_o sas_n by_o gant_n seize_v on_o by_o the_o spaniard_n 827_o sentence_n for_o the_o raze_n of_o culembeurgs_n house_n 444_o schonhoven_n surprise_v by_o the_o countess_n jaqueline_n 134._o yield_v to_o the_o spaniard_n by_o composition_n 586_o sentence_n of_o the_o inquisition_n against_o the_o netherlands_o 443_o separation_n of_o the_o confederate_a noble_n of_o the_o netherlands_o 410_o separation_n of_o the_o three_o jurisdiction_n of_o holland_n cut_v to_o relieve_v leyden_n 560_o sevenberghe_n take_v and_o the_o lord_n of_o it_o drive_v away_o 139._o take_v by_o the_o earl_n of_o mansfeldt_n for_o the_o spaniard_n 1035_o schulenbourg_n take_v by_o the_o spaniard_n 877._o siege_n of_o the_o protestant_n of_o zeeland_n before_o tergoes_a their_o army_n fly_v away_o amaze_v 478_o sichen_n in_o brabant_n yield_v to_o the_o spaniard_n 654._o recover_v for_o the_o estate_n and_o after_o yield_v to_o the_o spaniard_n 826_o slyckembourg_n take_v for_o the_o estate_n 877_o sluis_n besiege_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o saxony_n â—…11_n besiege_v and_o take_v by_o the_o spaniard_n 961_o ship_n and_o man_n come_v out_o of_o spain_n defeat_v by_o the_o estate_n ship_n 1347_o spinola_n march_v with_o his_o army_n towards_o friesland_n 1347_o spaniard_n repulse_v at_o a_o enterprise_n upon_o berghen_n 1349_o spinola_n go_v into_o spain_n 1353_o sentence_n pronounce_v against_o the_o governor_n and_o captain_n which_o yield_v linghen_n to_o spinola_n 1354_o spinola_n seek_v to_o enter_v into_o the_o suider_n sea_n 1359._o ship_n of_o holland_n take_v by_o the_o dane_n 251_o skirmish_n at_o rymenant_n leguer_n 662_o spell_n a_o provost_n marshal_v hang_v at_o brussells_n 462_o specification_n of_o the_o oppression_n do_v by_o the_o admiral_n of_o arragon_n man_n in_o a_o neutral_a country_n 1190_o soubourg_n a_o fort_n in_o zeeland_n besiege_v by_o the_o flussinger_n and_o yield_v 508_o spaniard_n beat_v at_o the_o bryele_n 472._o they_o surprise_v berghen_n up_o some_o 474._o they_o fail_v to_o surprise_v camphor_n 475._o they_o quit_v the_o siege_n of_o leyden_n and_o fly_v 570._o they_o mutiny_v and_o fail_v to_o surprise_v vtrecht_n 573._o they_o surprise_v alost_n in_o flanders_n 590._o they_o assemble_v in_o the_o castle_n of_o antwerp_n 596._o they_o depart_v by_o accord_n 626._o they_o be_v chase_v out_o of_o the_o i_o will_v of_o bommel_n 1024._o they_o mutiny_v and_o
surprise_v courtraye_v 1030._o they_o attempt_v lochen_n in_o vain_a 1046._o they_o overrun_v the_o neutral_a country_n 1174._o they_o mutiny_v and_o seize_v upon_o hochstrate_n 1281._o a_o sentence_n of_o proscription_n against_o they_o and_o their_o answer_n 1282._o staveren_n a_o town_n in_o friesland_n their_o prosperity_n and_o decline_a 30_o stanley_n a_o english_a colonel_n sell_v deventer_n to_o the_o spaniard_n 942_o steenwicke_n a_o town_n in_o oueryssell_n besiege_v by_o the_o spaniard_n 752._o victual_v 761._o free_v from_o siege_n 762._o surprise_v by_o the_o spaniard_n 810._o besiege_v and_o yield_v to_o prince_n maurice_n 1059_o steward_n a_o scottish_a colonel_n entertain_v into_o the_o estate_n service_n 656_o submission_n of_o the_o west-frisons_a to_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n 94_o substance_n of_o the_o deputy_n letter_n assemble_v at_o dortmont_n and_o of_o the_o prince_n elector_n to_o the_o emperor_n 1187_o sparendam_n take_v by_o the_o spaniard_n 498_o supply_n of_o man_n and_o munition_n send_v to_o sluys_n 958._o swol_n in_o a_o uproar_n 737_o success_n of_o the_o estate_n army_n at_o the_o canary_n 1213._o sluys_n summon_v by_o prince_n maurice_n 1310._o in_o extremity_n for_o victual_n 1312._o they_o desire_v a_o parley_n 1315._o yield_v to_o prince_n maurice_n 1316._o ship_n and_o man_n come_v out_o of_o spain_n defeat_v by_o the_o estate_n ship_n 1347_o spinola_n march_v with_o his_o army_n towards_o frizeland_n 1347_o spaniard_n repulse_v at_o a_o enterprise_n upon_o berghen_n 1349_o spinola_n go_v into_o spain_n 1353_o sentence_n pronounce_v against_o the_o governor_n and_o captain_n which_o yield_v linghen_n to_o spinola_n 1354._o spinola_n seek_v to_o enter_v into_o the_o suider_n sea_n 1359._o t._n have_v build_v for_o the_o protestant_n in_o antwerp_n 409_o temple_n grant_v for_o the_o protestant_n in_o diverse_a place_n of_o the_o netherlands_o 665_o testimony_n of_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n at_o the_o â—…iege_n of_o leyden_n 567_o teligny_n take_v prisoner_n upon_o the_o river_n of_o antwerp_n 866_o ten_o penny_n impose_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o alva_n 465._o tergoe_v besiege_v by_o the_o protestant_n 478_o thierry_n of_o aquitaine_n the_o first_o earl_n of_o holland_n 3._o his_o genealogy_n 5._o thiâ—…rry_o the_o second_o earl_n subdue_v the_o frison_n 7._o thierry_n the_o three_o the_o four_o earl_n defeat_v the_o frison_n and_o revenge_v his_o father_n death_n 14_o thierry_n the_o four_o the_o five_o earl_n of_o holland_n slay_v in_o dordrecht_n 16_o thierry_n the_o five_o the_o ten_o earl_n of_o holland_n defeat_v the_o frison_n twice_o 27_o thierry_n the_o seven_o the_o fourteen_o earl_n of_o holland_n 41._o in_o quarrel_n with_o his_o brother_n william_n 42._o his_o death_n 43._o tillemont_n a_o town_n in_o brabant_n yield_v to_o don_n john_n 654_o tongre_n a_o town_n in_o liege_n yield_v to_o charles_n duke_n of_o bourgongne_n 532_o tourney_n besiege_v and_o yield_v to_o the_o archduke_n maximilian_n 193._o besiege_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o parma_n and_o take_v 790_o treaty_n of_o peace_n betwixt_o john_n of_o bavaâ—…a_n and_o the_o countess_n of_o holland_n his_o niece_n 133._o betwixt_o the_o earl_n of_o câ—…arolois_n and_o the_o liegeois_n 155._o in_o friesland_n betwixt_o the_o scheringer_n and_o vetcoopers_n 27â—…_n at_o vtrecht_n for_o the_o union_n 700._o at_o breda_n in_o vain_a 574._o at_o cologne_n fruitless_a 713._o at_o the_o hage_n ibid._n transaction_n of_o the_o abbays_n in_o brabant_n to_o free_v themselves_o from_o incorporation_n 350._o treslon_n prisoner_n in_o the_o castle_n of_o antwerp_n 645._o treslon_n admiral_n of_o zeeland_n imprison_v by_o the_o estate_n 875._o tournay_n and_o tournesis_n refuse_v to_o enter_v into_o the_o reconciliation_n with_o arthois_n etc._n etc._n 695._o trouble_n in_o antwerp_n 394._o other_o trouble_n for_o the_o hurt_v of_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n 800._o trouble_n at_o embden_n 1154_o truchse_n elector_n of_o cologne_n ally_n himself_o unto_o the_o estate_n 831_o tumult_n of_o the_o commons_o in_o amsterdam_n 146._o at_o leyden_n among_o the_o faction_n 147._o at_o macklyn_n 161._o at_o bâ—…uges_n for_o their_o coin_n 208._o in_o west-friseland_n for_o the_o imposition_n 221._o at_o brussels_n 276._o at_o gand_n 834._o at_o vtrecht_n ibid._n at_o leeuwarden_n in_o friesland_n 647._o at_o vtecht_n by_o the_o clergy_n against_o the_o magistrate_n 1007._o at_o bruges_n for_o the_o union_n 702._o tournhout_n surprise_v by_o the_o estate_n 1407_o traffic_n into_o spain_n for_o the_o netherlander_n forbid_v by_o the_o infanta_n 1197_o truce_n in_o arthois_n and_o henault_n with_o cambray_n 868_o theodore_n triwlce_fw-la lieutenant_n of_o all_o the_o archduke_n light_a horseman_n slay_v at_o mulhem_n 1353_o v._n valenciennes_n zealous_a to_o the_o religion_n refâ—…_n garrison_n 446._o be_v besiege_v and_o yield_v 417._o and_o surprise_v by_o the_o protestant_n 476_o a_o tumult_n in_o the_o town_n 663_o venlo_n a_o town_n in_o gelder_n yield_v to_o the_o spaniard_n 951._o they_o chase_v away_o their_o garrison_n and_o governor_n 1â—…45_n verdugo_n seek_v to_o force_v prince_n maurice_n his_o trench_n in_o vain_a 1064_o vetcoopers_n in_o freezeland_n cause_n of_o great_a trouble_n 221_o vicont_n of_o leyden_n oppose_v himself_o to_o cont_n thierry_n 2_o vicont_n of_o leyden_n and_o their_o descendants_n 134._o villevorde_n a_o town_n in_o brabant_n surprise_v by_o the_o estate_n 984_o uiller_n defeat_v near_o unto_o dalem_n 448_o villars_n and_o the_o french_a defeat_v near_o unto_o doâ—…lans_n 1106_o lord_n of_o vere_n put_v from_o his_o government_n in_o holland_n 194_o vianen_n abandon_v to_o the_o spaniard_n 428_o victory_n of_o prince_n maurice_n against_o the_o archduke_n albert_n near_o unto_o nieuport_n 1247._o vicont_n of_o turene_n prisoner_n to_o the_o spaniard_n 778._o union_n general_a of_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o netherlands_o 615_o union_n make_v by_o the_o province_n which_o continue_v in_o the_o first_o confederation_n at_o vtrecht_n 700_o vlricke_n first_o earl_n of_o embden_n of_o east-freezland_a 220_o university_n erect_v at_o leyden_n in_o holland_n 583._o vtrecht_n besiege_v by_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n 34._o Ê‹ander_n aa_o captain_n of_o prince_n maurice_n guard_v slay_v by_o sluys_n 1309_o w._n waginengen_n a_o town_n in_o geldres_n besiege_v and_o take_v 194_o walger_n earl_n of_o teysterbaut_n brother_n to_o thierry_n of_o aquitaine_n first_o earl_n of_o holland_n 2._o walchren_n a_o island_n of_o zeeland_n against_o the_o spaniard_n all_o but_o middelbourg_n 475_o wachtendone_v a_o town_n in_o geldres_n besiege_v and_o yield_v to_o the_o spaniard_n 510._o recover_v again_o by_o prince_n maurice_n 1128._o land_n of_o waâ—…s_n yield_v to_o the_o spaniard_n by_o seruaes_n van_n stelandt_n 833_o wandrichom_n take_v by_o the_o spaniard_n 551_o war_n proclaim_v betwixt_o the_o french_a king_n and_o spain_n 1101._o war_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n and_o the_o ganthois_n 147_o weertdenbras_n a_o fort_n in_o friesland_n 230_o weed_n yield_v to_o cont_n william_n of_o nassau_n 1068._o weerd_v a_o town_n in_o brabant_n take_v by_o the_o spaniard_n 682._o recover_v and_o spoil_v by_o the_o estate_n man_n 828_o wyricke_n of_o daun_n earl_n vanden_fw-mi brouck_v murder_v by_o the_o admiral_n of_o arragon_n man_n 1182._o wynschoten_n yield_v to_o cont_n william_n of_o nassau_n 1068_o war_n betwixt_o the_o earl_n of_o holland_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o arckel_n 118._o betwixt_o the_o bishop_n and_o the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n 19_o betwixt_o the_o archduke_n philip_n and_o the_o geldrois_n 227._o betwixt_o the_o esterling_n and_o the_o netherlander_n 246_o walraven_a lord_n of_o brederode_n lieutenant_n to_o countess_n jaqueline_n in_o holland_n slay_v in_o gorrichom_n 130_o westerlo_n yield_v to_o the_o spaniard_n 826_o william_n the_o sixteen_o earl_n of_o holland_n enter_v holland_n and_o disposess_v his_o niece_n 45._o conquer_v zeeland_n 46_o william_n the_o eighteen_o earl_n of_o holland_n choose_a king_n of_o the_o roman_n 55._o wound_v traitorous_o with_o a_o stone_n in_o vtrecht_n 59_o slay_v in_o west-freezland_a ibid._n william_n call_v the_o good_a the_o two_o &_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n 87._o do_v justice_n upon_o a_o bailiff_n of_o south-holland_n for_o a_o cow_n 89._o his_o death_n 90_o william_n the_o four_o the_o three_o and_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n 91._o make_v war_n against_o the_o russian_a infidel_n 93._o make_v war_n against_o the_o frison_n and_o be_v slay_v in_o battle_n 94_o william_n of_o east-friseland_n brother_n to_o thierry_n the_o seven_o earl_n of_o holland_n escape_v out_o of_o prison_n 42._o be_v call_v by_o the_o noble_n of_o holland_n 45._o be_v make_v the_o six_o and_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n 49._o heir_n to_o the_o crown_n of_o scotland_n the_o which_o he_o neglect_v ibid._n william_n of_o bavaria_n the_o five_o and_o twenty_o earl_n of_o holland_n 102._o spoil_n the_o country_n of_o vtrecht_n 103._o be_v distract_v ibid._n william_n earl_n of_o
husband_n the_o earl_n of_o s._n pol_n send_v 〈◊〉_d into_o brabant_n a_o assembly_n of_o the_o state_n of_o brabant_n thâ—…_n earl_n of_o s._n pol_n make_v reuward_o of_o brabant_n the_o lord_n of_o berghen_n slay_v in_o the_o duke_n chamber_n many_o of_o the_o duke_n oâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d servant_n apprehend_v the_o emperor_n anâ—…â—…ce_n elector_n write_v into_o bâ—…abant_n so_o the_o prisoner_n the_o prisoner_n set_v a_o liberty_n whâ—…t_v the_o office_n of_o reuwâ—…rd_n â—…s_v many_o behead_v at_o brussels_n the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n cause_v the_o dâ—…ke_n of_o brabant_n her_o husband_n to_o be_v cite_v to_o rome_n the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n make_v â—…re_o to_o the_o duke_n of_o gloceâ—…r_n he_o comeâ—…_n with_o a_o army_n into_o henault_n 1423._o john_n van_fw-mi vlyer_n behead_v at_o the_o hage_n john_n of_o bavaria_n governor_n of_o holland_n die_v the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n acknowledgeâ—…_n earl_n of_o holland_n in_o the_o right_n of_o his_o wife_n captain_n albert_n beyllincâ—…_n buâ—…ied_v alive_a 1425._o schoonhoven_v besiege_v a_o truce_n make_v at_o schoonhoven_n the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n bebesiege_v the_o contesse_n his_o wife_n in_o mons_fw-la a_o treaty_n make_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n to_o atteme_a unto_o the_o countess_n country_n the_o contesse_n laqâ—…e_o be_v deliver_v into_o the_o duke_n of_o hourgongne_n hand_n the_o contesse_n of_o holland_n lead_v against_o her_o will_n unto_o gant_n the_o contesse_n it_o free_v out_o of_o the_o duke_n of_o burgongne_n hand_n the_o contesse_n come_v into_o holland_n the_o battle_n of_o alphen_n whereas_o the_o coneesse_n be_v victor_n the_o english_a and_o zeelander_n defeat_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n at_o brouwershâ—…_n anno_fw-la 1424._o the_o cardinal_n sentencâ—…_n touch_v the_o duke_n of_o brabant_n marriage_n with_o the_o contesse_n of_o holland_n the_o duke_n of_o gloucester_n abandon_v the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n ambitious_a desugne_v scuenberghe_n besiege_v and_o yield_v up_o in_o despite_n of_o the_o lord_n 1426._o harlem_n besiege_v by_o the_o contesse_n a_o second_o battle_n at_o alphé_n where_o the_o contesse_n be_v victorious_a the_o contesse_n make_v knight_n william_n nagel_n captain_n of_o the_o kennemer_n captain_n na_n gel_n by_o the_o kennemer_n defeat_v 1427._o the_o death_n of_o john_n duke_n of_o brabant_n a_o sâ—…a_o battle_n fight_v near_o to_o wyeringhen_n the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n defeatâ—…d_n and_o take_v prisoneâ—…_n a_o accord_n betwixt_o duke_n philip_n and_o the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n 1429._o philip_n of_o bourgonge_n buy_v the_o county_n of_o namur_n 1430._o philip_n duke_n of_o brabant_n die_v philip_n of_o bourgongne_n make_v his_o entry_n as_o duke_n of_o brabant_n the_o lady_n jaqueline_n contâ—…_n of_o holland_n 〈◊〉_d thâ—…_n fourâ—…h_v tiâ—…e_v the_o contesse_n deny_v money_n by_o her_o servant_n reasó_n which_o move_v the_o conâ—…esse_n jaqueline_n to_o louâ—…â—…ranc_fw-la of_o borsselle_n â—…he_o marâ—…yes_n he_o secret_o the_o lord_n of_o borsselle_n appâ—…ended_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o contesse_n resign_v aâ—…l_a heâ—…_n coâ—…ntries_n to_o the_o dukâ—…_n for_o her_o husband_n liberty_n the_o duke_n of_o bouâ—…gongne_n take_v possession_n of_o holland_n etc._n etc._n 1436._o the_o death_n of_o the_o conâ—…esse_n jaqueâ—…ine_n noblâ—…men_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o contesse_n jaqueline_n the_o chief_a nobility_n of_o friesland_n 1437._o duke_n philip_n right_a heir_n to_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o friesland_n his_o wife_n and_o child_n duke_n philip_n â—…ards_n 1438._o war_n betwixt_o the_o esterlin_n &_o the_o hollander_n &_o zelander_n 1444._o the_o faction_n reviue_v in_o holland_n a_o tumult_n at_o amsterdam_n by_o the_o faction_n the_o duchess_n come_v into_o holland_n to_o pacify_v the_o trouble_n she_o return_v without_o any_o effect_n the_o duke_n send_v for_o the_o head_n of_o both_o faction_n institution_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d precedent_n in_o holland_n a_o tumult_n at_o leyden_n the_o duke_n come_v into_o holland_n he_o reconcile_v the_o two_o faction_n war_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n and_o the_o ganthois_n 1452._o the_o cause_n of_o this_o warreâ—…_n 1453._o the_o ganthois_n submit_v themselves_o unto_o the_o duke_n and_o be_v reâ—…onciled_v 1455._o the_o death_n of_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n great_a competitor_n for_o the_o bishopric_n sugiestion_n by_o the_o â—…oeckin_n faction_n against_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n the_o duke_n belâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d â—…ports_n against_o they_o of_o brederode_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n mean_v to_o make_v his_o bastard_n son_n bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n by_o force_n david_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n bastard_n make_v bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n lewis_n dauphin_n of_o france_n come_v to_o brusseles_a to_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n 1460._o death_n of_o king_n charles_n of_o france_n lewis_n king_n of_o france_n fall_v in_o dislike_n with_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n 1461._o certain_a signtory_n come_v to_o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n 1462._o what_o john_n of_o koesteine_n be_v croy_n lanoy_n &_o koestein_n conspire_v against_o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n they_o seek_v to_o poison_v he_o the_o practice_n discover_v unto_o the_o earl_n koestein_n commit_v to_o prison_n he_o be_v condemn_v to_o loose_v his_o head_n john_n of_o juy_n â—…hat_o accuse_v koestein_n behead_v also_o cause_n of_o dislike_n betwixt_o the_o king_n of_o france_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o answer_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o chymay_n to_o the_o french_a king_n 1463._o the_o freâ—…ch_a king_n come_v to_o 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o dukâ—…_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n 〈◊〉_d to_o come_v to_o the_o king_n which_o discontent_v his_o 〈◊〉_d the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n and_o his_o son_n reconcile_v the_o earl_n come_v to_o his_o fathâ—…r_n 〈◊〉_d speech_n unto_o the_o duke_n his_o father_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgoâ—…gne_n reconcile_v to_o his_o son_n 1464._o which_o be_v 20000._o pound_n starling_n certain_a demand_n make_v by_o the_o french_a king_n unto_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o duke_n request_n unto_o the_o king_n the_o bastard_n of_o rubempre_fw-it send_v into_o holland_n to_o surprise_v the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n rubempre_fw-it &_o his_o companion_n apprehend_v the_o king_n intention_n touch_v rubempres_n act_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n reâ—…res_v in_o haste_n from_o hesdin_n 1464._o the_o â—…rench_n king_n send_v ambassador_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o french_a king_n demand_n the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n answer_n the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n send_v a_o message_n unto_o the_o king_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n fall_v sick_a the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n make_v governor_n of_o his_o father_n country_n hiâ—…_n speech_n unto_o his_o friend_n a_o new_a quarrel_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n and_o his_o son_n the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n writ_n to_o all_o the_o town_n 1446._o the_o town_n &_o castle_n of_o lanoy_n take_v take_v letter_n from_o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n to_o they_o of_o arras_n 1465._o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n reconcile_v to_o his_o father_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n levy_v a_o army_n to_o succour_v the_o duke_n of_o berry_n the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n force_n the_o duke_n speech_n to_o his_o son_n at_o his_o part_n the_o french_a king_n make_v a_o league_n with_o they_o of_o liege_n the_o liegeois_n in_o arm_n against_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o death_n of_o the_o contesse_n of_o charolois_n peronne_n surprise_v for_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o insolency_n of_o they_o of_o dynant_n the_o earl_n prepaâ—…res_v a_o army_n against_o the_o liegeois_n the_o liegeois_n sue_v for_o peace_n 1465._o a_o peace_n conclude_v with_o the_o liegeois_n the_o liegeois_n offer_v a_o affront_n to_o the_o earl_n man_n the_o earl_n of_o nevers_n reconcile_v himself_o to_o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n 1466._o the_o dynandois_n 〈◊〉_d the_o peace_n dinant_n besiege_v dinant_n take_v and_o raze_v the_o liegeoiâ—…_n reconcile_v themselves_o again_o to_o the_o earl_n of_o charolâ—…is_n 1467._o the_o earl_n of_o charolois_n marry_v marguerite_n sister_n to_o the_o king_n of_o england_n the_o death_n of_o duke_n philip_n of_o bourgongne_n duke_n philip_n quality_n printing_n first_o â—…uented_v duke_n charles_n pourchase_v the_o county_n of_o ferrette_n his_o wife_n duke_n charles_n take_v posseâ—…on_n of_o his_o coun_n try_v the_o ganthois_n mutiny_v against_o their_o duke_n the_o duke_n yield_v to_o the_o ganthois_n the_o ganthois_n submit_v themselves_o unto_o the_o duke_n a_o tumult_n at_o macklyn_n the_o liegeois_n break_v the_o peace_n the_o duke_n go_v with_o a_o army_n against_o the_o liegeois_n the_o duke_n send_v back_o the_o 300_o hostage_n the_o liege_n ois_fw-mi come_v to_o raise_v the_o â—…eege_n at_o saintron_n a_o battle_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n and_o the_o lâ—…geois_n the_o liegeois_n defeat_v saintron_n yield_v tongre_n yield_v liege_n yield_v unto_o the_o duke_n the_o liegeois_n in_o doubt_n to_o deliver_v the_o town_n the_o duke_n enter_v
into_o liege_n â—…ke_v a_o conqueror_n the_o duke_n return_v into_o his_o country_n duke_n charles_n march_v with_o a_o army_n to_o succour_v the_o duke_n of_o britain_n king_n lewis_n the_o leaventh_o desire_n to_o speak_v with_o charles_n duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o french_a ambassador_n persuade_v the_o liegeois_n to_o rebel_v a_o enâ—…eruewe_n at_o peronne_n be_v betwixt_o the_o king_n and_o duke_n the_o king_n jealous_a of_o some_o nobleman_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o liegeois_n rebel_n again_o the_o cruelty_n of_o they_o of_o liege_n 〈◊〉_d â—…uke_n transpoâ—…ted_v wâ—…th_v the_o news_n of_o liege_n lewis_n the_o ii_o in_o great_a fear_n and_o perplexity_n the_o french_a king_n osâ—…ers_v hostage_n to_o have_v hâ—…s_a lâ—…berty_n the_o duke_n resolution_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d lewis_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d duke_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o duke_n aâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o â—…opes_n legate_n take_v pâ—…soner_n the_o duke_n of_o brouâ—…ne_a 〈◊〉_d susâ—…ous_a oâ—…_n the_o king_n before_o leâ—…ge_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d oâ—…_n the_o lâ—…egeois_n liege_n take_v the_o duke_n save_v the_o great_a church_n from_o spoil_n the_o king_n dâ—…parts_v from_o liege_n the_o greâ—…t_a misery_n of_o thâ—…_n liegeois_n aix_n la_fw-fr chapelle_n submit_v themselves_o to_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n 1469._o liege_n re-edify_v great_a prince_n come_v to_o hâ—…_n duke_n of_o bourgongne_n adolph_n prince_n of_o geldres_n refuse_v to_o come_v to_o the_o hage_n a_o controversy_n betwixt_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n and_o they_o of_o vtrecht_n the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n in_o great_a credit_n with_o the_o bishop_n of_o vtrecht_n 1470._o the_o brethren_n of_o brederode_n false_o accuse_v the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n &_o his_o brother_n take_v prisoner_n by_o the_o bishop_n practice_n to_o ruin_v the_o house_n of_o breberode_n the_o bastard_n of_o brederode_n put_v to_o the_o torture_n the_o bailiff_n of_o vtrecht_n torture_v the_o bastard_n of_o brederode_n escapesout_n of_o to_o prison_n the_o lord_n of_o berderode_n put_v to_o the_o rack_n he_o be_v send_v for_o to_o the_o duke_n to_o be_v try_v by_o his_o peer_n he_o be_v torture_v before_o he_o go_v the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n free_v by_o his_o peâ—…res_n amâ—…ongen_fw-mi bailiff_n of_o ut_fw-la recht_fw-mi â—…eed_o ghysbrecht_n provost_n of_o vtrecht_n deliver_v a_o meeting_n aâ—…_n enchuysen_n with_o the_o 〈◊〉_d the_o frison_n mean_v to_o defend_v themselves_o agaâ—…_n their_o 〈◊〉_d duke_n charlâ—…s_n resolve_v to_o force_v the_o frison_n 1470._o war_n begin_v betwixt_o â—…wis_o of_o â—…ance_fw-fr anâ—…â—…he_fw-fr duke_n oâ—…â—…gongne_n thâ—…_n duke_n of_o bourgongne_n adiourn_v to_o appear_v at_o paâ—…s_n the_o town_n of_o picardy_n revolt_n from_o the_o duke_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n come_v before_o amiens_n a_o â—…ruce_n betwixt_o the_o king_n and_o the_o duke_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n entertain_v many_o prince_n with_o the_o hope_n of_o his_o daughter_n they_o fall_v again_o to_o arm_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n take_v nesle_n roye_n and_o montdidier_n a_o truce_n betwixt_o the_o king_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o constable_n â—…owes_v odious_a to_o both_o party_n the_o assembly_n at_o bovine_n against_o the_o constable_n 1474._o the_o king_n and_o the_o constable_n talk_v together_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n seek_v â—…o_o reconcile_v the_o duke_n of_o geldres_n and_o his_o son_n the_o old_a '_o duke_n of_o geldres_n offer_v the_o combat_n to_o his_o son_n the_o cruel_a &_o foolish_a answer_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o geldres_n prince_n adolph_n of_o geldres_n prisoner_n duke_n arnold_n resignâ—…_n his_o duchy_n of_o gel_n dres_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n two_o competitor_n for_o the_o bishopric_n of_o cologne_n nuy_v besâ—…eged_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n a_o army_n of_o german_n to_o 〈◊〉_d nuys_n mediator_n for_o a_o peace_n at_o nuys_n diverse_a make_v war_n against_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o french_a king_n make_v war_n in_o picardy_n a_o wise_a a_o swear_v of_o the_o emperor_n great_a mischance_n fall_v to_o the_o constable_n the_o reasonâ—…_n why_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n do_v raise_v his_o siege_n from_o before_o nurse_n a_o peace_n betwixt_o the_o emperor_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n a_o peace_n betwixt_o the_o french_a king_n and_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n resolution_n against_o the_o constable_n the_o constable_n fly_v into_o henault_n the_o constable_n deliver_v to_o the_o king_n man_n and_o behead_v the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n go_v against_o the_o swiss_n the_o duke_n defeat_v at_o granson_n switzerland_n a_o very_a poor_a contrie_n in_o those_o time_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n defeat_v at_o morat_n a_o epitaphe_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n army_n 1467._o nâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d oâ—…_n loâ—…e_n nancy_n besiege_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgâ—…ne_n the_o eâ—…le_n of_o 〈◊〉_d â—…yes_v 〈◊〉_d â—…ster_n 4000_o pound_n steâ—…ling_v 1477._o good_a counceâ—…l_n give_v to_o the_o duke_n but_o not_o follow_v the_o battle_n of_o nancy_n where_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n be_v defeat_v and_o slay_v the_o disposition_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o french_a king_n seize_v of_o the_o town_n of_o piccardy_n and_o arthois_n lewâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d enter_v into_o picardy_n with_o a_o aâ—…my_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d commâ—…on_n by_o tâ—…e_a â—…ing_n to_o 〈◊〉_d â—…he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d out_o of_o gand._n tournay_n bring_v under_o the_o king_n obedience_n ambassador_n from_o the_o princess_n of_o bourgongne_n to_o the_o king_n the_o king_n regard_v not_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o dauphin_n with_o the_o princess_n of_o bourgongne_n arras_n yield_v to_o the_o king_n by_o consent_n hesdin_n yield_v â—…o_o the_o king_n and_o bologne_n the_o succour_n go_v to_o arras_n defeat_v arras_n yield_v by_o composition_n the_o which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d keep_v 〈◊〉_d seâ—…t_a 〈◊〉_d the_o state_n to_o 〈◊〉_d king_n the_o king_n incense_v the_o ambassador_n against_o the_o princess_n william_n of_o la_o mark_n a_o disgrace_n do_v unto_o the_o princess_n by_o the_o ganthois_n the_o chancellor_n and_o humbercourt_n prisoner_n commissiooner_n appoâ—…nted_v for_o their_o trial_n objection_n against_o the_o chancellor_n and_o humbercourt_n the_o chancellor_n and_o humberâ—…ourt_n condemâ—…ed_v to_o die_v the_o princess_n come_v to_o the_o place_n of_o execuâ—…ion_n and_o â—…ues_v for_o they_o the_o chancellor_n and_o humbercourt_n execute_v the_o princess_n restrain_v of_o her_o liberty_n by_o the_o ganthois_n the_o duke_n of_o gelder_n slay_v the_o princess_n hate_v the_o â—…rench_n king_n the_o emperor_n send_v to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o bourgongne_n to_o 〈◊〉_d a_o 〈◊〉_d audience_n give_v to_o the_o emâ—…erors_n ambassador_n his_o disposition_n and_o virtue_n his_o wife_n and_o child_n the_o archduke_n make_v a_o general_a assembly_n at_o bruges_n the_o archduke_n make_v knight_n of_o the_o golden_a flâ—…e_n 1478._o philip_n of_o austria_n boâ—…ne_n the_o geldrois_n revolt_n from_o the_o house_n of_o bourgongne_n the_o archduke_n march_v into_o gelderland_n 1479._o cambray_n and_o bohain_n surprise_v the_o battle_n of_o esguinegate_n the_o archduke_n wine_n the_o victory_n the_o castle_n of_o malonoy_n take_v and_o the_o captain_n with_o 50._o soldier_n hang_v tournay_n take_v by_o the_o archduke_n the_o faction_n revive_v in_o holland_n the_o lord_n of_o vere_n put_v from_o his_o government_n of_o holland_n the_o castle_n of_o pyecke_n take_v by_o assault_n a_o new_a governor_n to_o holland_n 1480._o wageningen_n take_v the_o new_a governor_n of_o â—…olland_n 〈◊〉_d â—…o_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d leyden_n surprise_v by_o the_o hoeckin_n leyden_n besieâ—…d_v by_o the_o governor_n dordrecht_n surprise_v by_o the_o young_a lord_n of_o egmont_n 〈◊〉_d town_n 〈…〉_z 〈…〉_z 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d biâ—…op_n and_o the_o town_n of_o vtrecht_n thosâ—…_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o duke_n of_o 〈◊〉_d to_o help_v 〈◊〉_d 1482._o death_n of_o the_o lady_n mary_n of_o bourgongne_n contesse_n of_o holland_n the_o archduke_n call_v himself_o tutor_n a_o new_a order_n set_v down_o by_o the_o fleming_n touch_v the_o government_n affront_v doâ—…_n unto_o the_o french_a the_o archduke_n acknowledge_v in_o holland_n zeeland_n and_o â—…seland_n for_o gardien_n the_o traiectins_n besiege_v iselstein_n a_o peace_n conclude_v betwâ—…t_v the_o french_a and_o the_o bourgognon_n aire_n yâ—…led_v to_o the_o french_a 1483._o the_o lady_n marguerite_n of_o austria_n deliâ—…ed_v to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d vtrecht_n take_v by_o the_o archduke_n the_o hollander_n put_v a_o garrison_n in_o vtrecht_n 1483._o the_o fleming_n put_v philip_n of_o austria_n in_o possession_n of_o the_o earldom_n the_o archduke_n deprive_v of_o the_o government_n of_o his_o son_n and_o of_o flanders_n a_o quarrel_n betwixt_o the_o buâ—…geois_n and_o they_o of_o antwerp_n the_o outragâ—…_n of_o the_o brugeois_n deudermond_n audenarde_n and_o nienhoven_n surprise_v for_o the_o archduke_n bruges_n reconcile_v to_o the_o archduke_n and_o gand._n a_o new_a tumult_n in_o gand._n the_o emperor_n frederic_n come_v to_o cologne_n
the_o emperor_n letter_n to_o the_o princess_n â—…lectors_n the_o emâ—…erors_n departure_n out_o of_o the_o netherlands_o 1556_o king_n philip_n age_n king_n philip_n proceed_v after_o the_o emperor_n departure_n king_n philip_n make_v a_o excessive_a demand_n of_o the_o netherlander_n a_o great_a famine_n in_o the_o netherlands_o the_o king_n coâ—…es_v out_o of_o â—…ngland_n to_o â—…is_n a_o fight_n at_o sea_n between_o the_o hollander_n &_o the_o frenchman_n mary_n queen_n of_o england_n â—…roclaimeth_v open_a war_n against_o france_n s._n quintain_v besiege_v by_o king_n philip._n the_o battle_n of_o 〈◊〉_d quintines_n the_o name_n of_o the_o nobleman_n of_o france_n thâ—…t_o be_v sâ—…e_a &_o take_v prisoner_n s._n quintine_n win_v the_o admiral_n of_o france_n with_o monsieur_fw-fr daudelot_n his_o brother_n take_v prisoner_n peace_n make_v with_o the_o pope_n calis_n take_v by_o 〈◊〉_d french_a man_n man_n e._n demetrius_n 1558_o guynes_n win_v by_o the_o french_a man_n mary_n queen_n of_o scot_n marry_v to_o the_o dolphin_n of_o france_n theonuille_n win_v by_o the_o french_a man_n duynkâ—…rke_v woâ—…n_v by_o the_o â—…nch_n man_n the_o battaileoâ—…_n gravel_v in_o flanders_n mary_n queen_n of_o england_n die_v the_o death_n of_o queen_n â—…enor_n and_o queen_n mary_n sistâ—…rs_v to_o â—…he_v emperor_n charles_n the_o 5._o the_o death_n of_o the_o emperor_n charles_n the_o 5._o treaty_n of_o peace_n between_o france_n and_o spain_n article_n of_o the_o peace_n make_v at_o cambresis_n heâ—…ry_n king_n of_o france_n slâ—…ine_a aâ—…_n a_o run_v at_o 〈◊〉_d the_o death_n of_o pope_n paul_n the_o four_o the_o lady_n marguerite_n advance_v to_o the_o government_n by_o the_o cardinal_n mean_n a_o petition_n mâ—…de_v by_o the_o state_n to_o king_n philip_n to_o send_v the_o spaniard_n out_o of_o the_o netherlands_o king_n philip_n 〈◊〉_d from_o vlishâ—…g_v into_o spain_n the_o bible_n call_v complutensis_n print_v in_o antwerp_n at_o the_o cost_n and_o charge_n of_o k._n philip._n a_o brief_a declaration_n of_o the_o privilege_n of_o brabant_n the_o libâ—…ralitie_n of_o thâ—…_n netherlandâ—…s_n to_o their_o lord_n and_o prince_n the_o emperor_n charles_n think_v to_o have_v reduce_v the_o netherlands_o all_o into_o one_o kingdom_n under_o pretence_n of_o religion_n othermean_n be_v seek_v to_o take_v the_o privilege_n of_o the_o netherlands_o from_o they_o the_o inquâ—…tion_n nâ—…t_v suffer_v to_o proceed_v in_o the_o netherlands_n oy_o mean_n of_o mary_n queen_n of_o hungary_n inquisitor_n of_o the_o faith_n make_v thâ—…_n liâ—…_n of_o cardâ—…l_a 〈◊〉_d his_o â—…randfather_n hâ—…s_n father_n â—…is_fw-la 〈◊〉_d to_o hâ—…ue_v thâ—…_n king_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o â—…s_n couâ—…sel_n how_o he_o prevent_v the_o envy_n of_o the_o couâ—…_n the_o cardinalâ—…_n private_a life_n his_o adultery_n &_o luxury_n the_o cardinal_n codpisse_n have_v make_v the_o king_n golette_n miss_v his_o enchantment_n and_o witchcrâ—…t_n his_o contempt_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o clergy_n at_o debate_n for_o the_o new_a bishop_n deputy_n send_v from_o antuâ—…rpe_a to_o the_o king_n of_o spâ—…ne_n touch_v the_o bishop_n the_o lord_n of_o monâ—…_n send_v â—…to_o spain_n 1563_o letter_n of_o complâ—…int_a untâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d â—…g_n agâ—…_n the_o cardinal_n the_o king_n answer_n the_o nobleman_n reply_n the_o cardinal_n call_v back_o into_o spain_n the_o pâ—…ution_n oâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d â—…ster_n 1564_o difference_n betwixt_o england_n and_o the_o netherlands_o the_o abbey_n of_o ouwergâ—…m_n â—…obd_v the_o earl_n of_o egmont_n send_v into_o spain_n 1565_o the_o king_n letter_n other_o than_o be_v expect_v execution_n of_o the_o edict_n introduction_n of_o the_o inquisition_n to_o put_v tâ—…e_a couâ—…ll_n of_o treâ—…t_v in_o praâ—…e_n the_o governess_n sâ—…ters_v to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o prince_n of_o orange_n letter_n to_o the_o duchess_n touch_v the_o execution_n of_o edict_n the_o prince_n excuseâ—…h_v himself_o fâ—…on_o this_o châ—…rge_n the_o governess_n send_v for_o the_o prince_n of_o orange_n to_o come_v to_o brussels_n the_o magistrate_n of_o antwerp_n send_v to_o the_o governess_n a_o bloody_a resolution_n a_o dâ—…scourse_n of_o fâ—…s_n baudwin_n teach_v the_o mean_n to_o â—…uent_v the_o trouâ—…s_n definition_n of_o this_o word_n reâ—…on_n the_o mind_n of_o man_n can_v be_v command_v by_o force_n covetousness_n and_o ambition_n do_v more_o than_o torment_n they_o must_v give_v audience_n to_o they_o of_o the_o religion_n mahumet_n forbid_v to_o dispute_v of_o his_o religion_n they_o of_o the_o reliâ—…on_n never_o hear_v with_o patience_n the_o holy_a scripture_n as_o powerful_a now_o as_o ever_o to_o confute_v heresy_n counsel_n reiâ—…cted_v by_o some_o bishop_n the_o word_n of_o god_n must_v determine_v of_o controversy_n if_o it_o be_v fit_a to_o hinder_v the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n abuse_v in_o the_o church_n the_o cause_n of_o great_a 〈◊〉_d the_o christian_n in_o old_a timâ—…s_n assemble_v in_o the_o desert_n he_o that_o be_v disloyâ—…ll_o unto_o god_n will_v be_v also_o unto_o the_o king_n fuseâ—…ius_n in_o the_o life_n of_o constantine_n emperor_n a_o good_a consideration_n touch_v the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o netherlands_o no_o sort_n maintain_v king_n so_o much_o as_o the_o love_n of_o their_o subject_n the_o cause_n of_o the_o trouble_n in_o france_n great_a number_n have_v forsake_v the_o netherlands_o for_o religion_n thâ—…t_v those_o of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d be_v 〈◊〉_d â—…ll_n of_o base_a condâ—…on_n most_o oâ—…_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o best_a wâ—…ts_n â—…re_v of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o end_n they_o shall_v be_v force_v to_o grant_v liberâ—…e_v of_o religion_n objection_n against_o â—…ee_a excrâ—…se_n of_o â—…ligion_n answer_v to_o the_o first_o objection_n it_o be_v no_o new_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d â—…row_n 〈…〉_z 〈◊〉_d the_o diversity_n oâ—…â—…ons_fw-fr 〈…〉_z pâ—…ons_n note_v this_o counsel_n a_o assembly_n of_o the_o noble_n at_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o parma_n the_o nobleman_n assemble_v at_o s._n trudon_n touch_v the_o trouble_n a_o compromise_n of_o the_o noble_n of_o the_o netherlands_o diverse_a opinion_n of_o the_o confederation_n of_o the_o netherlands_o the_o very_a word_n of_o the_o inquisitor_n commission_n the_o vaunt_n and_o threat_n of_o priest_n and_o preacher_n incense_v the_o people_n province_n of_o the_o netherlands_o confederate_n with_o the_o empire_n six_o chief_a article_n in_o the_o privilege_n of_o brabant_n deputy_n of_o the_o noble_n with_o a_o petition_n at_o a_o imperial_a diet._n the_o governor_n â—…nd_v knight_n of_o the_o order_n send_v for_o to_o court_v the_o governess_n write_v to_o the_o king_n all_o the_o â—…res_n of_o the_o netherlands_o the_o governâ—…_n pâ—…th_v thâ—…â—…es_n oâ—…â—…bant_fw-la a_o project_n to_o moderate_a the_o edict_n a_o petition_n send_v by_o they_o of_o brabant_n to_o the_o king_n of_o spain_n they_o will_v hâ—…ue_v brabant_n â—…or_n a_o enemy_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o privilege_n 〈…〉_z a_o ambiguous_a and_o rigoróus_a apostile_a to_o the_o petition_n of_o they_o of_o flanders_n a_o second_o petition_n make_v by_o they_o of_o flanders_n against_o the_o inquisition_n the_o beginning_n of_o the_o gueux_n by_o the_o which_o the_o protestant_n in_o the_o netherlands_o be_v call_v the_o lord_n of_o brederode_n his_o speech_n present_v the_o petition_n the_o petition_n of_o the_o noble_n against_o the_o inquisition_n etc._n etc._n the_o petition_n of_o the_o noble_n interpret_v to_o rebellion_n the_o governess_n answer_v to_o the_o petition_n of_o the_o noble_n the_o governess_n policy_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o 〈◊〉_d the_o content_n of_o the_o moderation_n of_o the_o proclâ—…tion_n for_o religion_n the_o commission_n of_o the_o embassador_n of_o the_o netherlands_o declare_v unto_o the_o king_n a_o answer_n of_o the_o â—…obles_n to_o the_o duâ—…sse_a excuse_n 1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o the_o earl_n of_o megen_n and_o other_o the_o duchess_n perplex_v for_o the_o answer_n of_o the_o noble_n two_o faction_n in_o antwerp_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o petition_n make_v by_o the_o reform_a church_n to_o the_o magistrate_n of_o antwerp_n the_o prince_n of_o orange_n seek_v to_o order_v thing_n 〈◊〉_d antwerp_n dist_n ust_o the_o cause_n of_o trouble_n in_o antwerp_n the_o prince_n require_v a_o levy_n of_o 1200_o man_n in_o antwerp_n the_o answer_n of_o the_o great_a counsel_n and_o the_o member_n of_o antwerp_n to_o the_o princess_n proposition_n another_o occasion_n of_o trouble_n in_o antwerp_n it_o seem_v the_o duchess_n deâ—…_n to_o â—…at_v the_o people_n for_o small_a matter_n a_o explanation_n oâ—…â—…o_v blâ—…_n answer_v to_o the_o duchess_n the_o nobleman_n insist_v upon_o their_o assurance_n the_o prince_n of_o orange_n and_o the_o earl_n of_o egmont_n and_o horn_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o goveâ—…_n nâ—…se_n â—…s_v to_o the_o town_n of_o the_o netherlands_o trouble_n in_o antwerp_n four_o reason_n why_o they_o keep_v their_o preach_n in_o antuerp_n just_a â—…tion_n of_o the_o commons_o send_v unto_o the_o prince_n touch_v the_o preach_n the_o break_n of_o image_n begâ—…n_a iâ—…_n
the_o lord_n of_o humbercourt_n the_o last_o hate_v he_o mortal_o for_o a_o lie_n which_o the_o constable_n have_v give_v he_o in_o a_o conference_n of_o state_n betwixt_o the_o king_n and_o the_o duke_n man_n the_o which_o do_v afterward_o cost_v he_o his_o head_n this_o assembly_n of_o bovine_n be_v in_o the_o year_n 1474._o in_o the_o which_o it_o be_v conclude_v by_o both_o their_o deputy_n that_o the_o constable_n for_o certain_a reason_n set_v down_o in_o writing_n be_v 1474._o guilty_a of_o high_a treason_n against_o both_o these_o prince_n and_o all_o that_o shall_v serve_v or_o assist_v he_o moreover_o the_o king_n shall_v give_v unto_o the_o duke_n the_o town_n of_o s._n quentin_n withal_o his_o treasure_n and_o movable_n that_o shall_v be_v find_v in_o the_o realm_n of_o france_n with_o all_o the_o land_n and_o seigneury_n which_o he_o have_v hold_v of_o the_o duke_n among_o other_o ham_n and_o bohain_n strong_a place_n and_o well_o appoint_v and_o at_o a_o certain_a day_n prefix_v the_o king_n and_o the_o duke_n shall_v have_v their_o army_n ready_a to_o go_v and_o besiege_v the_o constable_n in_o ham._n but_o he_o flatter_v the_o king_n in_o such_o sort_n as_o all_o that_o be_v disappoint_v for_o afterward_o there_o be_v a_o entervewe_n betwixt_o the_o king_n and_o he_o the_o constable_n come_v arm_v confer_v together_o at_o a_o bar_n where_o he_o be_v reconcile_v to_o the_o king_n and_o to_o the_o earl_n of_o dompmartin_n make_v his_o excuse_n together_o that_o he_o come_v arm_v for_o the_o hatred_n and_o fear_n of_o he_o from_o thence_o the_o constable_n go_v to_o lodge_v at_o noion_n and_o the_o next_o day_n at_o saint_n quentin_n well_o reconcile_v as_o he_o say_v and_o think_v the_o king_n hear_v what_o the_o world_n say_v of_o this_o his_o conference_n with_o the_o constable_n he_o excuse_v himself_o for_o his_o folly_n and_o baseness_n to_o have_v treat_v with_o his_o subject_n and_o servant_n accompany_v with_o 400._o man_n at_o arm_n all_o his_o own_o subject_n and_o entertain_v at_o his_o charge_n have_v a_o bar_n betwixt_o they_o from_o that_o time_n the_o king_n hatred_n increase_v daily_a against_o the_o constable_n herein_o the_o king_n baseness_n be_v excuse_v for_o if_o he_o have_v not_o do_v it_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n will_v easy_o have_v receive_v he_o yield_v up_o saint_n quentin_n we_o have_v say_v before_o that_o prince_n adolph_n of_o geldres_n detain_v his_o father_n duke_n arnold_n in_o prison_n in_o the_o year_n 1464._o which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o great_a war_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n do_v often_o seek_v to_o reconcile_v they_o but_o he_o can_v not_o in_o the_o end_n son_n the_o pope_n and_o the_o emperor_n deal_v in_o it_o command_v the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n to_o draw_v duke_n arnold_n out_o of_o prison_n the_o which_o he_o do_v upon_o a_o summons_n make_v to_o prince_n adoph_n the_o which_o he_o dare_v not_o refuze_v see_v so_o many_o potentate_n to_o deal_v in_o the_o cause_n and_o fear_v the_o duke_n force_n so_o the_o duke_n of_o geldres_n be_v bring_v to_o dourlan_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n at_o such_o time_n as_o the_o french_a king_n be_v about_o amiens_n prince_n adolph_n his_o son_n appear_v also_o upon_o the_o same_o adiournement_n once_o among_o the_o rest_n be_v call_v into_o the_o duke_n chamber_n think_v to_o reconcile_v they_o in_o a_o great_a assembly_n of_o his_o councillor_n where_o they_o plead_v their_o cause_n the_o good_a old_a duke_n present_v his_o gage_n of_o battle_n unto_o his_o son_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n for_o the_o alliance_n which_o prince_n adolph_n have_v son_n make_v in_o his_o house_n and_o through_o the_o recommendation_n of_o the_o decease_a duke_n philip_n his_o father_n desire_v much_o to_o reconcile_v they_o yet_o he_o favour_v the_o young_a prince_n most_o offer_v unto_o he_o the_o title_n of_o governor_n of_o bourgongne_n and_o the_o country_n of_o gelder_n withal_o the_o revenue_n except_o the_o town_n of_o grave_n situate_v in_o brabant_n the_o which_o shall_v remain_v to_o the_o father_n with_o the_o title_n of_o duke_n &_o the_o son_n shall_v be_v call_v mâ—…bour_n gardien_fw-mi or_o regent_n of_o the_o country_n the_o lord_n of_o argenton_n in_o his_o memorial_n writ_n that_o he_o be_v command_v by_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n to_o deliver_v this_o message_n unto_o prince_n adolph_n who_o answer_v that_o he_o have_v rather_o have_v cast_v his_o father_n headlong_o into_o a_o well_o and_o himself_o after_o geldres_n then_o make_v such_o a_o agreement_n that_o his_o father_n have_v be_v duke_n forty_o four_o year_n and_o that_o it_o be_v now_o time_n he_o be_v in_o his_o turn_n but_o he_o will_v willing_o yield_v he_o 3000._o florin_n a_o year_n upon_o condition_n that_o he_o shall_v never_o come_v into_o the_o country_n of_o geldres_n with_o many_o more_o wicked_a and_o impious_a speech_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n hear_v the_o villainous_a speech_n of_o this_o young_a prince_n be_v very_o much_o move_v and_o will_v force_v he_o to_o make_v a_o end_n with_o his_o father_n but_o as_o the_o duke_n after_o the_o take_n of_o amiens_n part_v to_o go_v to_o hesdin_n this_o prince_n attire_v himself_o like_o a_o frenchman_n and_o escape_v away_o with_o one_o man_n in_o his_o company_n to_o go_v into_o his_o country_n pass_v a_o bridge_n near_o unto_o namur_n where_o there_o be_v a_o certain_a toll_n to_o be_v pay_v he_o pay_v a_o florin_n for_o his_o passage_n but_o a_o priest_n know_v he_o discover_v he_o to_o the_o tolgatherer_n who_o stay_v he_o and_o cause_v prisoner_n he_o to_o be_v lead_v to_o namur_n from_o thence_o he_o be_v carry_v to_o gand_n where_o he_o remain_v prisoner_n until_o the_o death_n of_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n duke_n arnold_n his_o father_n be_v very_o joyful_a of_o his_o imprysonment_n who_o to_o revenge_v the_o injury_n and_o outrage_n that_o bourgongne_n have_v be_v do_v he_o resign_v his_o duchy_n of_o geldres_n to_o the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n who_o keep_v his_o son_n prisoner_n who_o take_v possession_n thereof_o notwithstanding_o the_o great_a resistance_n he_o find_v there_o and_o enjoy_v it_o until_o his_o death_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n after_o the_o inuestiture_n of_o this_o duchy_n of_o geldres_n return_v into_o his_o country_n have_v his_o heart_n swell_v with_o pride_n to_o have_v enlarge_v his_o territory_n and_o increase_v his_o revenue_n with_o this_o goodly_a province_n he_o begin_v to_o have_v some_o taste_n in_o these_o matter_n of_o germany_n for_o that_o the_o emperor_n frederic_n be_v a_o quiet_a still_o man_n who_o suffer_v much_o to_o avoid_v charge_n and_o who_o of_o himself_o without_o the_o prince_n of_o germany_n have_v no_o great_a power_n have_v a_o desire_n to_o take_v something_o from_o the_o german_n he_o prolong_v the_o truce_n with_o the_o french_a for_o the_o effect_n whereof_o there_o fall_v out_o happy_o for_o he_o a_o quarrel_n betwixt_o two_o nobleman_n competitor_n for_o the_o bishopric_n of_o cologne_n cologne_n the_o one_o be_v brother_n to_o the_o landtgrave_n of_o hessen_n the_o other_o kinsman_n to_o the_o palatin_n of_o rhine_n the_o duke_n of_o bourgongne_n will_v hold_v the_o palatine_n party_n and_o undertake_v to_o put_v he_o into_o possession_n by_o force_n hope_v to_o get_v some_o share_n and_o in_o the_o same_o year_n 1474._o he_o go_v to_o besiege_v nuy_v five_o league_n from_o cologne_n and_o of_o that_o diocese_n a_o strong_a town_n in_o the_o which_o the_o landtgrave_n of_o hessen_n himself_o be_v and_o many_o of_o his_o kinsman_n and_o friend_n to_o the_o number_n of_o 1800._o horse_n the_o duke_n have_v never_o such_o bourgongne_n goodly_a troop_n of_o cavalerie_n and_o among_o the_o rest_n 1000_o italian_n lance_n which_o the_o earl_n of_o campobachio_n a_o neapolitan_a lead_v who_o afterwards_o betray_v he_o and_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o death_n those_o of_o cologne_n do_v their_o best_a endeavour_n to_o succour_v the_o town_n the_o emperor_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o germany_n assemble_v about_o this_o business_n and_o resolve_v to_o raise_v a_o army_n the_o french_a king_n have_v send_v to_o solicit_v they_o under_o hand_n the_o prince_n send_v a_o ambassador_n unto_o he_o entreat_v he_o that_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o emperor_n shall_v go_v to_o field_n he_o will_v straight_o gather_v he_o with_o 20000_o man_n the_o which_o he_o promise_v under_o the_o command_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o craen_n and_o salezard_n this_o german_a army_n be_v great_a for_o all_o the_o prince_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a nuys_n with_o the_o bishop_n and_o town_n have_v send_v their_o force_n the_o emperor_n be_v seven_o month_n in_o raise_v of_o this_o army_n with_o the_o which_o he_o go_v and_o campt_v within_o half_a a_o league_n of_o
thousand_o horse_n and_o five_o thousand_o foot_n and_o that_o cont_n lodowic_n follow_v he_o with_o as_o great_a force_n the_o prince_n of_o orange_n have_v send_v a_o thousand_o harguebusier_n to_o join_v with_o they_o and_o altogether_o to_o come_v and_o raise_v the_o siege_n so_o as_o by_o these_o letter_n and_o report_n those_o of_o alcmar_n who_o the_o spaniard_n hold_v coop_v up_o in_o a_o cage_n mean_v to_o starve_v they_o be_v the_o twelve_o day_n of_o the_o siege_n somewhat_o comfort_v and_o encourage_v by_o the_o come_n of_o this_o unexpected_a messenger_n notwithstanding_o the_o straight_a guard_n and_o so_o many-centinel_n set_v by_o the_o spaniard_n upon_o all_o the_o approach_n all_o which_o he_o escape_v by_o the_o divine_a providence_n of_o god_n without_o danger_n the_o spaniard_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n do_v not_o neglect_v the_o work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v but_o finish_v the_o trench_n at_o the_o friesland_n gate_n with_o a_o intent_n to_o bring_v the_o canon_n near_o unto_o the_o town_n or_o else_o to_o undermine_v and_o blow_v up_o a_o bulwark_n for_o the_o hinder_v whereof_o the_o besiege_v make_v a_o sally_n forth_o lead_v some_o pioner_n with_o they_o to_o cast_v down_o the_o trench_n but_o they_o be_v force_v to_o retire_v into_o the_o town_n without_o any_o success_n whereupon_o the_o next_o day_n they_o begin_v to_o make_v a_o half_a moon_n within_o the_o town_n against_o the_o say_a port_n for_o the_o effect_n whereof_o they_o beat_v down_o four_o house_n that_o if_o happy_o the_o spaniard_n shall_v win_v this_o port_n they_o may_v have_v a_o place_n of_o retreat_n and_o defence_n within_o where_o they_o may_v not_o sudden_o take_v the_o town_n and_o as_o there_o daily_o happen_v new_a difficulty_n among_o the_o besiege_a for_o the_o which_o they_o can_v not_o so_o easy_o provide_v it_o be_v determine_v in_o counsel_n to_o add_v two_o counsellor_n to_o the_o two_o bourgomaster_n to_o ease_v they_o in_o all_o occurrent_n the_o which_o be_v do_v the_o sixteen_o day_n of_o the_o month_n all_o this_o time_n it_o seem_v the_o spaniard_n seek_v but_o to_o abuse_v the_o besiege_a sometime_o pretend_v one_o thing_n sometime_o another_o contrary_a to_o that_o which_o they_o have_v design_v for_o the_o ten_o day_n of_o the_o month_n they_o jade_v upon_o cart_n towards_o berghen_n some_o small_a piece_n of_o ordnance_n as_o if_o they_o will_v rise_v and_o the_o night_n follow_v tie_v many_o small_a boat_n together_o they_o seek_v with_o great_a labour_n to_o make_v a_o bridge_n near_o unto_o the_o town_n but_o the_o besiege_a which_o be_v in_o guard_n on_o that_o side_n shot_z so_o furious_o at_o they_o as_o they_o be_v force_v after_o that_o many_o have_v be_v wound_v to_o leave_v their_o work_n and_o loose_v their_o bridge_n on_o the_o eleven_o day_n there_o be_v see_v more_o than_o be_v usual_a a_o great_a number_n of_o horse_n and_o cart_n on_o the_o which_o the_o spaniard_n do_v lade_v their_o artillery_n not_o without_o difficulty_n and_o some_o loss_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o continual_a rain_n which_o make_v that_o quarter_n of_o friesland_n so_o foul_a and_o myâ—…ie_n as_o carriage_n can_v hardly_o pass_v on_o the_o twelve_o day_n they_o bring_v near_o unto_o the_o red_a tower_n on_o the_o east_n side_n a_o great_a number_n of_o long_a fir_n plank_n with_o hurdle_n and_o in_o the_o night_n they_o plant_v some_o gabions_z before_o the_o gate_n of_o friesland_n to_o cover_v their_o canon_n and_o to_o no_o other_o end_n for_o to_o think_v that_o they_o have_v a_o intent_n to_o famish_v it_o have_v compass_v about_o the_o town_n be_v a_o folly_n have_v neither_o all_o the_o channel_n at_o commandment_n nor_o all_o the_o gate_n shut_v up_o lest_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v surprise_v by_o they_o that_o come_v to_o victual_v the_o town_n so_o the_o spaniard_n continue_v his_o work_n be_v resolve_v to_o give_v a_o assault_n he_o make_v another_o trench_n upon_o quacquebourg_n right_a against_o saint_n peter_n tower_n lie_v betwixt_o the_o friesland_n gate_n and_o the_o monk_n tower_n to_o disturb_v the_o pioner_n which_o break_v down_o the_o old_a wall_n for_o at_o that_o place_n there_o be_v a_o piece_n of_o the_o wall_n fall_v join_v unto_o the_o priest_n tower_n whereas_o the_o besiege_a will_v make_v a_o rampar_n the_o which_o lie_v open_a to_o the_o enemy_n shoot_v so_o as_o many_o which_o carry_v earth_n to_o this_o work_n be_v slay_v and_o other_o hurt_n the_o rest_n be_v so_o terrify_v as_o for_o that_o day_n they_o leave_v the_o work_n unperfect_a but_o the_o next_o day_n three_o squadron_n surprise_v the_o spaniard_n in_o these_o trench_n of_o s._n peter_n town_n chase_v they_o from_o thence_o and_o want_v tool_n to_o cast_v it_o down_o and_o lay_v it_o even_o the_o spaniard_n return_v with_o a_o great_a troop_n force_v the_o besiege_v to_o leave_v it_o the_o besiege_a receive_n no_o news_n from_o their_o associate_n neighbour_n and_o that_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o straight_a siege_n no_o spyâ—…s_n can_v pass_v to_o give_v they_o intelligence_n it_o be_v resolve_v by_o the_o governor_n and_o captain_n that_o the_o night_n follow_v which_o be_v the_o fifteen_o of_o the_o month_n they_o will_v make_v a_o sally_n on_o the_o south_n side_n upon_o their_o enemy_n which_o be_v busy_a about_o a_o new_a trench_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v seek_v to_o take_v some_o prisoner_n alive_a as_o they_o do_v take_v a_o spaniard_n call_v john_n jeronimo_n if_o they_o have_v not_o then_o busy_v themselves_o about_o the_o spoil_n they_o may_v easy_o have_v carry_v away_o as_o many_o as_o be_v there_o so_o as_o that_o which_o the_o besiege_a can_v not_o learn_v from_o their_o friend_n and_o confederate_n they_o understand_v from_o their_o enemy_n for_o this_o prisoner_n tell_v they_o that_o dom_n frederic_n have_v receive_v commandment_n from_o the_o duke_n of_o alva_n his_o father_n and_o from_o the_o court_n to_o assail_v the_o town_n speedy_o and_o that_o if_o he_o can_v not_o carry_v it_o at_o the_o second_o or_o three_o assault_n he_o shall_v carry_v back_o his_o army_n into_o brabant_n that_o dom_n frederic_n have_v resolve_v to_o assail_v they_o in_o four_o place_n at_o one_o instant_a that_o he_o may_v force_v one_o of_o the_o quarter_n where_o there_o be_v least_o resistance_n and_o yet_o there_o be_v some_o dispute_n betwixt_o he_o and_o the_o lord_n of_o noircarme_n touch_v that_o point_n that_o the_o bridge_n plank_n hurdle_n and_o all_o other_o necessary_a instrument_n be_v ready_a for_o a_o assault_n and_o that_o before_o they_o will_v give_v a_o assault_n they_o will_v batter_v down_o the_o wall_n betwixt_o the_o gate_n of_o friesland_n and_o the_o red_a town_n but_o upon_o harlem_n side_n they_o will_v make_v a_o assault_n upon_o bridge_n and_o towards_o the_o salt_n pit_n with_o boat_n that_o if_o he_o take_v the_o town_n by_o assault_n he_o will_v murder_v all_o young_a and_o old_a man_n woman_n and_o child_n without_o any_o respect_n either_o of_o sex_n or_o age_n whereupon_o all_o go_v to_o pray_v unto_o god_n with_o tear_n in_o their_o eye_n that_o it_o will_v please_v he_o for_o his_o holy_a name_n sake_n to_o turn_v from_o they_o that_o tyranny_n and_o inhumanity_n moreover_o be_v demand_v what_o number_n of_o man_n there_o may_v be_v in_o the_o camp_n he_o say_v there_o be_v about_o six_o thousand_o six_o hundred_o man_n although_o after_o the_o raise_n of_o the_o siege_n it_o be_v otherwise_o know_v for_o dom_n frederic_n accompany_v with_o the_o lord_n of_o noircarme_n julian_n romero_n and_o many_o other_o man_n of_o account_n spaniard_n and_o walloon_n be_v lodge_v in_o the_o village_n of_o oudt-dorpe_a have_v in_o his_o quarter_n two_o and_o forty_o company_n of_o the_o old_a band_n to_o the_o which_o be_v join_v eight_o other_o company_n new_o come_v out_o of_o italy_n dom_fw-la frederic_n have_v a_o thousand_o five_o hundred_o horse_n for_o his_o ordinary_a guard_n beside_o other_o four_o hundred_o horse_n that_o be_v lodge_v in_o the_o same_o quarter_n dom_fw-la ferdinando_n of_o toledo_n cousin_n to_o dom_n frederic_n be_v at_o huyswaert_n with_o eight_o company_n of_o spaniard_n every_o one_o be_v of_o two_o hundred_o in_o s._n pancrats_n village_n be_v six_o company_n of_o german_n of_o colonel_n polwyller_n and_o other_o five_o of_o the_o garrison_n of_o groningen_n at_o leedyck_n be_v the_o baron_n of_o lique_n governor_n of_o harlem_n with_o twelve_o company_n of_o walloon_n and_o by_o he_o the_o baron_n of_o chevereaux_n with_o eight_o company_n of_o high_a bourgognon_n in_o the_o village_n of_o berghen_n be_v the_o lord_n of_o capres_n afterward_o make_v earl_n of_o hennin_n with_o ten_o company_n of_o walloon_n at_o newport_n upon_o the_o south_n side_n there_o be_v two_o band_n of_o italian_a
and_o spanish_a horseman_n and_o john_n schenks_n cornet_n of_o reisters_n where_o there_o be_v also_o seven_o company_n of_o spaniard_n new_o come_v twelve_o of_o landtsknechts_n under_o george_n frousberg_n and_o three_o of_o the_o earl_n of_o ouersteyn_n so_o as_o at_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o siege_n there_o be_v in_o dom_n frederics_n camp_n one_o hundred_o twenty_o one_o company_n of_o footman_n which_o make_v at_o the_o least_o six_o and_o twenty_o thousand_o man_n out_o of_o the_o which_o some_o be_v draw_v to_o put_v into_o schellinckwout_n and_o into_o the_o ship_n to_o fight_v with_o the_o hollander_n upon_o the_o water_n the_o burgher_n and_o inhabitant_n able_a to_o carry_v arm_n be_v find_v to_o be_v thirteen_o hundred_o beside_o stranger_n that_o be_v new_o come_v and_o countryman_n that_o be_v flee_v into_o the_o town_n which_o be_v not_o many_o there_o be_v about_o eight_o hundred_o soldier_n in_o the_o garrison_n for_o of_o seven_o company_n which_o they_o have_v the_o governor_n sonoy_v before_o the_o last_o siege_n have_v draw_v forth_o two_o and_o afterward_o one_o with_o two_o small_a piece_n of_o ordnance_n the_o which_o be_v send_v into_o waterlandt_n where_o he_o say_v they_o have_v great_a need_n the_o sixteen_o of_o the_o month_n there_o fall_v near_o unto_o s._n peter_n tower_n a_o piece_n of_o the_o wall_n the_o which_o have_v begin_v long_o before_o to_o sink_v and_o now_o through_o the_o burden_n of_o the_o new_a rampar_n that_o be_v lay_v upon_o it_o fall_v quite_o down_o but_o the_o same_o night_n the_o besiege_v stop_v that_o breach_n with_o great_a diligence_n so_o as_o that_o wall_n which_o have_v be_v build_v in_o old_a time_n in_o steed_n of_o a_o rampar_n for_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o town_n be_v now_o but_o a_o trouble_n and_o toil_n unto_o they_o to_o beat_v it_o down_o and_o to_o make_v a_o new_a rampar_n in_o the_o place_n thereof_o the_o same_o day_n the_o spaniard_n plant_v nine_o canon_n against_o the_o port_n of_o friesland_n and_o seven_o at_o the_o red_a tower_n but_o for_o that_o the_o ground_n on_o the_o north_n side_n be_v more_o mierie_a and_o low_a than_o to_o the_o south_n both_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o rain_n and_o by_o the_o open_n of_o the_o sluice_n of_o the_o sea_n the_o which_o the_o governor_n sonoy_n have_v cause_v to_o be_v do_v the_o spaniard_n be_v much_o encumber_v in_o the_o plant_n of_o their_o ordnance_n yet_o the_o night_n follow_v they_o raise_v the_o ground_n of_o their_o first_o trench_n the_o which_o they_o approach_v near_o unto_o the_o port_n have_v a_o intent_n to_o blow_v up_o the_o bulwark_n the_o which_o have_v be_v build_v upon_o the_o body_n and_o root_n of_o tree_n bavin_n and_o other_o wood_n fit_a to_o prevent_v a_o i_o the_o seventeen_o day_n the_o spaniard_n show_v themselves_o in_o such_o sort_n as_o if_o they_o have_v be_v ready_a to_o give_v a_o assault_n advaunce_v their_o plank_n into_o the_o ditch_n upon_o the_o north_n and_o the_o south_n side_n put_v their_o man_n in_o order_n in_o the_o trench_n thrust_v forth_o their_o forlorn_a hope_n to_o conclude_v it_o seem_v by_o their_o countenance_n that_o they_o mean_v instant_o to_o give_v a_o assault_n the_o night_n follow_v there_o appear_v a_o prodigious_a sign_n in_o the_o air_n for_o the_o moon_n which_o be_v in_o her_o last_o quarter_n begin_v about_o nine_o of_o the_o clock_n at_o night_n to_o shine_v against_o the_o course_n of_o nature_n whereas_o it_o shall_v not_o have_v appear_v before_o midnight_n this_o prodigy_n be_v a_o good_a presage_n unto_o the_o besiege_a and_o give_v they_o more_o courage_n and_o so_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n it_o succeed_v better_a than_o the_o lamentable_a estate_n of_o the_o town_n can_v hope_v or_o expect_v for_o most_o of_o the_o soldier_n of_o the_o garrison_n be_v yet_o fresh_a and_o unaccustomed_a to_o war_n and_o the_o burgher_n be_v not_o so_o fit_a for_o arm_n as_o for_o merchandise_n and_o to_o till_o the_o land_n the_o eighteen_o of_o the_o month_n the_o spaniard_n begin_v to_o batter_v furious_o with_o twenty_o piece_n of_o ordnance_n so_o as_o they_o make_v that_o day_n two_o hundred_o shot_n as_o well_o in_o ruin_n upon_o the_o house_n as_o at_o the_o rampar_n where_o there_o be_v six_o man_n of_o the_o town_n slay_v the_o spaniard_n have_v beat_v down_o the_o front_n of_o the_o port_n of_o friesland_n and_o of_o the_o red_a tower_n about_o three_o of_o the_o clock_n in_o the_o afternoon_n they_o begin_v to_o give_v a_o furious_a assault_n make_v their_o way_n at_o the_o port_n by_o the_o material_n which_o have_v fall_v and_o fill_v up_o the_o ditch_n and_o at_o the_o red_a tower_n by_o a_o bridge_n which_o they_o have_v let_v down_o and_o to_o strike_v the_o more_o terror_n into_o the_o burgher_n they_o prepare_v to_o assail_v the_o town_n at_o the_o port_n of_o harlem_n and_o at_o the_o salt_n pit_n on_o the_o one_o side_n by_o a_o bridge_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n by_o bark_n as_o the_o spanish_a prisoner_n have_v former_o discover_v but_o all_o these_o preparation_n do_v not_o amaze_v the_o besiege_v of_o the_o town_n of_o alcmar_n for_o at_o the_o first_o shot_n of_o ordnance_n as_o well_o burgher_n as_o soldier_n come_v resolute_o and_o full_o of_o courage_n unto_o the_o rampar_n every_o one_o keep_v his_o place_n and_o rank_n not_o shrink_v a_o foot_n but_o repulse_v their_o enemy_n as_o valiant_o as_o may_v be_v the_o burgher_n and_o inhabitant_n do_v willing_o obey_v the_o captain_n of_o the_o soldier_n and_o not_o any_o one_o do_v refuse_v or_o murmur_v against_o that_o which_o be_v command_v he_o the_o woman_n maiden_n and_o boy_n come_v thither_o with_o such_o hardiness_n as_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v speak_v some_o bring_v wild_a fire_n which_o they_o cast_v upon_o the_o assailant_n other_o boil_v water_n full_a of_o lime_n basket_n with_o stone_n and_o such_o other_o offensive_a matter_n so_o as_o since_o the_o soldier_n besiege_v have_v confess_v that_o without_o that_o aid_n they_o can_v never_o have_v make_v it_o good_a in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o spaniard_n do_v all_o they_o can_v to_o carry_v it_o who_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o have_v pass_v such_o difficulty_n as_o they_o find_v at_o the_o breach_n and_o pass_v the_o rampar_n they_o be_v so_o gentle_o welcome_v and_o entertain_v with_o pike_n halberd_n two-handed_a sword_n stone_n and_o all_o other_o sort_n of_o arm_n as_o in_o the_o end_n they_o be_v enforce_v to_o recoil_v back_o there_o be_v nothing_o to_o be_v hear_v but_o the_o cry_n and_o howl_v of_o man_n wound_v and_o die_a and_o the_o noise_n and_o clash_n of_o arm_n there_o be_v nothing_o to_o be_v see_v but_o fire_n and_o flame_n here_o one_o fall_v down_o there_o another_o tumble_v from_o the_o top_n of_o the_o rampar_n into_o the_o ditch_n to_o conclude_v there_o be_v nothing_o else_o to_o be_v see_v but_o fearful_a and_o hideous_a sight_n the_o first_o assailant_n have_v do_v their_o charge_n and_o be_v repulse_v and_o weary_a of_o fight_v there_o come_v other_o fresh_a man_n in_o their_o place_n who_o have_v no_o better_a success_n than_o the_o first_o carrying_z nothing_o away_o but_o blow_n and_o wound_n and_o in_o this_o sort_n the_o spaniard_n be_v twice_o repulse_v yet_o they_o faint_v not_o but_o seek_v to_o force_v it_o at_o what_o price_n soever_o come_v to_o the_o three_o assault_n like_o lion_n who_o have_v pass_v the_o breach_n and_o win_v the_o rampar_n they_o cry_v out_o victoria_n victoria_fw-la of_o three_o ensigne-bearer_n which_o come_v up_o to_o the_o rampar_n with_o their_o colour_n two_o be_v slay_v one_o of_o their_o colour_n be_v burn_v and_o the_o other_o two_o be_v tear_v in_o piece_n every_o one_o strive_v to_o have_v his_o part_n but_o it_o be_v not_o know_v what_o become_v of_o the_o three_o ensign-bearer_n in_o the_o end_n the_o spaniard_n be_v not_o able_a to_o hold_v out_o or_o endure_v the_o skirmish_n any_o long_o they_o be_v constrain_v to_o retire_v with_o shame_n and_o loss_n and_o so_o this_o friesland_n port_n be_v free_v from_o three_o fierce_a and_o mighty_a assault_n of_o the_o enemy_n on_o the_o other_o side_n at_o the_o red_a tower_n they_o do_v no_o less_o the_o assailant_n have_v approach_v unto_o the_o rampar_n with_o their_o bridge_n the_o besiege_a be_v much_o trouble_v for_o before_o they_o be_v to_o encounter_v the_o enemy_n upon_o the_o rampar_n and_o to_o repulse_v they_o from_o the_o breach_n and_o behind_o they_o be_v gall_v with_o two_o piece_n which_o play_v upon_o their_o back_n from_o the_o salt_n pit_n yet_o be_v nothing_o trouble_v with_o all_o these_o difficulty_n they_o continue_v firm_a and_o repulse_v the_o enemy_n twice_o in_o the_o end_n the_o