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Count Bossu, who had acted as stadholder of Holland and Zealand, under Alva's authority, since the Prince of Orange had resigned that office, was ordered at once to recover the conquered sea-port, if possible.

Furthermore, the approach to Quatre Bras was flanked by the extensive Bossu Wood, and by a spinney to the right of the highway. Reille therefore counselled caution, lest the affair should prove to be "a Spanish battle where the English show themselves only when it is time." When, however, Reille's corps pushed home the attack, the weakness of the defence was speedily revealed.

So high did she tower above them that her cannon were of no avail to her now, and locked closely together the sailors and soldiers fought as if on land. It was a life and death contest. Bossu and his men, clad in coats of mail, stood with sword and shield on the deck of the Inquisition to repel all attempts to board.

On both he planted artillery, placing a force of eight hundred Netherlanders under Count Bossu in the one, and an equal number of the same nation, Walloons chiefly, under Barlotte in the other.

Troops were rapidly enrolled, and again, by the same honest but mistaken policy, the chief offices were conferred upon the great nobles Aerschot, Champagny, Bossu, Egmont, Lalain, the Viscount of Ghent, Baron de Ville, and many others, most of whom were to desert the cause in the hour of its need. On the other hand, Don John was proceeding with his military preparations upon an extensive scale.

The centre, composed of the Walloon and German regiments, with a few companies of French, and thirteen companies of Scotch and English under Colonel Balfour, was commanded by two most distinguished officers, Bossu and Champagny. The rear, which, of course, was the post of responsibility and honor, comprised all the heavy cavalry, and was commanded by Philip Egmont and Lumey de la Marck.

This direct assault upon the Cardinal produced a furious debate. His enemies were delighted with the opportunity of venting their long- suppressed spleen. They indulged in savage invectives against the man whom they so sincerely hated. His adherents, on the other hand Bossu, Berlaymont, Courieres were as warm in his defence.

Bartholomew Ill effects of the crime upon the royal projects Hypocrisy of the Spanish government Letter of Louis to Charles IX. Complaints of Charles IX. Secret aspirations of that monarch and of Philip Intrigues concerning the Polish election Renewed negotiations between Schomberg and Count Louis, with consent of Orange Conditions prescribed by the Prince Articles of secret alliance Remarkable letter of Count Louis to Charles IX. Responsible and isolated situation of Orange The "Address" and the "Epistle" Religious sentiments of the Prince Naval action on the Zuyder Zee Captivity of Bossu and of Saint Aldegonde Odious position of Alva His unceasing cruelty Execution of Uitenhoove Fraud practised by Alva upon his creditors Arrival of Requesens, the new Governor-General Departure of Alva Concluding remarks upon his administration.

Those who have visited the field of Quatre Bras will remember that on the left of the high road, and nearly at the extremity of the Bois de Bossu, stands a large Flemish farm-house, whose high pitched roof, pointed gables, and quaint, old-fashioned chimneys, remind one of the architecture so frequently seen in Tenier's pictures.

I trust that we shall never tolerate the equally pedantic and irrational despotism, which some of the revolutionary leaders would erect upon its ruins. We have not dethroned Aristotle and Bossu for this.