Title:  The Rise of the Dutch Republic, 1573

Author:  John Lothrop Motley

Release Date:  January, 2004 [EBook #4821] [Yes, we are more than one year ahead of schedule] [This file was first posted on March 19, 2002]

Edition:  10

Language:  English

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MOTLEY’S HISTORY OF THE NETHERLANDS, PG EDITION, VOLUME 21.

THE RISE OF THE DUTCH REPUBLIC

By John Lothrop Motley

1855

1573 [Chapter IX.]

Position of Alva—­Hatred entertained for him by elevated personages —­Quarrels between him and Medina Coeli—­Departure of the latter—­ Complaints to the King by each of the other—­Attempts at conciliation addressed by government to the people of the Netherlands—­Grotesque character of the address—­Mutinous demonstration of the Spanish troops—­Secret overtures to Orange—­ Obedience, with difficulty, restored by Alva—­Commencement of the siege of Alkmaar—­Sanguinary menaces of the Duke—­Encouraging and enthusiastic language of the Prince—­Preparations in Alkmaar for defence—­The first assault steadily repulsed—­Refusal of the soldiers to storm a second time—­Expedition of the Carpenter-envoy—­ Orders of the Prince to flood the country—­The Carpenter’s despatches in the enemy’s hands—­Effect produced upon the Spaniards —­The siege raised—­Negotiations of Count Louis with France—­ Uneasiness and secret correspondence of the Duke—­Convention with the English government—­Objects pursued by Orange—­Cruelty of De la Marck—­His dismissal from office and subsequent death—­Negotiations with France—­Altered tone of the French court with regard to the St. 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,