saluted the living
leaders of the procession, and the dead heroine; with stately courtesy,
and ordered an escort as far as Peronne.

Balagny met with a cool reception from Henry at St. Quintin, but
subsequently made his peace, and espoused the sister of the king's
mistress, Gabrielle d'Estrees. The body of Gavre d'Inchy, which had been
buried for years, was dug up and thrown into a gutter.

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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

History United Netherlands, Volume 68, 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