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The sight of the provisions at once filled the inhabitants with joy, and as if the victory was already won, they gave themselves up to the wildest exultation. The bells were rung, the cannon discharged, and the inhabitants, transported by their unexpected success, hurried to the Osterweel gate, to await the store-ships which were supposed to be at hand.
The Prince of Orange maintained at Antwerp an attitude of extreme firmness and caution. His time for action had not yet arrived; but his advice and protection were of infinite importance on many occasions. John de Marnix, lord of Toulouse, brother of Philip de St. Aldegonde, took possession of Osterweel on the Scheldt, a quarter of a league from Antwerp, and fortified himself in a strong position.
The sight of the provisions at once filled the inhabitants with joy, and as if the victory was already won, they gave themselves up to the wildest exultation. The bells were rung, the cannon discharged, and the inhabitants, transported by their unexpected success, hurried to the Osterweel gate, to await the store-ships which were supposed to be at hand.
Before the battle actually commenced no anticipation of such an event had been entertained at Antwerp. The Prince of Orange, who had got early information of it, had taken the precaution the day before of causing the bridge which unites the town with Osterweel to be destroyed, in order, as he gave out, to prevent the Calvinists within the town going out to join the army of Thoulouse.
Philip's Vindictiveness and Hypocrisy Progress of Protestantism Gradual Dissolution of the Conspiracy Artifices of Philip and the Court to disunite the Protestants Firmness of the Prince of Orange Conference at Termonde Egmont abandons the Patriot Cause Fatal Effects of his Conduct Commencement of Hostilities Siege of Valenciennes Protestant Synod at Antwerp Haughty Conduct of the Government Royalists Repulsed at Bois-le-duc Battle of Osterweel, and Defeat of the Patriots Antwerp again saved by the Firmness and Prudence of the Prince of Orange Capitulation of Valenciennes Success of the Royalists Death of De Brederode New Oath of Allegiance; Refused by the Prince of Orange and others The Prince resolves on voluntary Banishment, and departs for Germany His Example is followed by the Lords Extensive Emigration Arrival of the Duke of Orleans Egmont's Humiliation Alva's Powers Arrest of Egmont and others -Alva's first Acts of Tyranny Council of Blood Recall of the Government Alva's Character He summons the Prince of Orange, who is tried by Contumacy Horrors committed by Alva Desolate State of the Country Trial and Execution of Egmont and Horn The Prince of Orange raises an Army in Germany, and opens his first Campaign in the Netherlands Battle of Heiligerlee Death of Adolphus of Nassau Battle of Jemminghem Success and skilful Conduct of Alva Dispersion of the Prince of Orange's Army Growth of the naval Power of the Patriots Inundation in Holland and Friesland Alva reproached by Philip Duke of Medina-Celi appointed Governor Is attacked, and his fleet destroyed by the Patriots Demands his Recall Policy of the English Queen, Elizabeth The Dutch take Brille General Revolt in Holland and Zealand New Expedition of the Prince of Orange Siege of Mons Success of the Prince Siege of Haarlem Of Alkmaer Removal of Alva Don Luis Zanega y Requesens appointed Governor-General.
The sight of the provisions at once filled the inhabitants with joy, and as if the victory was already won, they gave themselves up to the wildest exultation. The bells were rung, the cannon discharged, and the inhabitants, transported by their unexpected success, hurried to the Osterweel gate, to await the store-ships which were supposed to be at hand.
The Zealanders had scarcely begun on their side to ascend the dam when the fleet of Antwerp advanced from Osterweel and attacked it on the other. A high breastwork was hastily thrown up between the two nearest hostile batteries, so as at once to divide the two garrisons and to cover the pioneers.
Before the battle actually commenced no anticipation of such an event had been entertained at Antwerp. The Prince of Orange, who had got early information of it, had taken the precaution the day before of causing the bridge which unites the town with Osterweel to be destroyed, in order, as he gave out, to prevent the Calvinists within the town going out to join the army of Thoulouse.
Before the battle actually commenced no anticipation of such an event had been entertained at Antwerp. The Prince of Orange, who had got early information of it, had taken the precaution the day before of causing the bridge which unites the town with Osterweel to be destroyed, in order, as he gave out, to prevent the Calvinists within the town going out to join the army of Thoulouse.
Thoulouse, therefore, without having accomplished anything, put about his ships and sailed back down the Scheldt as far as Osterweel, a quarter of a mile from Antwerp, where he disembarked his people and encamped on the shore, with the hope of getting men from Antwerp, and also in order to revive by his presence the courage of his party, which had been cast down by the proceedings of the magistrate.
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