Title:  History of the United Netherlands, 1595-96

Author:  John Lothrop Motley

Release Date:  January, 2004 [EBook #4868] [Yes, we are more than one year ahead of schedule] [This file was first posted on April 9, 2002]

Edition:  10

Language:  English

Character set encoding:  ASCII

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HISTORY OF THE UNITED NETHERLANDS From the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year’s Truce—­1609

By John Lothrop Motley

MOTLEY’S HISTORY OF THE NETHERLANDS, Project Gutenberg Edition, Vol. 68

History of the United Netherlands, 1595-1596

CHAPTER XXXII.

Archduke Cardinal Albert appointed governor of the Netherlands—­ Return of Philip William from captivity—­His adherence to the King of Spain—­Notice of the Marquis of Varambon, Count Varax, and other new officers—­Henry’s communications with Queen Elizabeth—­Madame de Monceaux—­Conversation of Henry with the English ambassador—­ Marseilles secured by the Duke of Guise—­The fort of Rysbank taken by De Roane Calais in the hands of the Spanish—­Assistance from England solicited by Henry—­Unhandsome conditions proposed by Elizabeth—­Annexation of Calais to the obedient provinces—­Pirates of Dunkirk—­Uneasiness of the Netherlanders with regard to the designs of Elizabeth—­Her protestations of sincerity—­Expedition of Dutch and English forces to Spain—­Attack on the Spanish war-ships—­ Victory of the allies—­Flag of the Republic planted on the fortress of Cadiz—­Capitulation of the city—­Letter of Elizabeth to the Dutch Admirals—­State of affairs in France—­Proposition of the Duke of Montpensier for the division of the kingdom—­Successes of the Cardinal Archduke in Normandy—­He proceeds to Flanders—­Siege and capture of Hulat—­Projected alliance against Spain—­Interview of De Sancy with Lord Burghley—­Diplomatic conference at Greenwich—­ Formation of a league against Spain—­Duplicity of the treaty—­ Affairs in Germany—­Battle between the Emperor and the Grand Turk—­ Endeavours of Philip to counteract the influence of the league—­His interference in the affairs of Germany—­Secret intrigue of Henry with Spain—­Philip’s second attempt at the conquest of England.

Another governor-general arrived in the early days of the year 1596, to take charge of the obedient provinces.