Pacheco, thus outraged, submitted to his fate.  He mounted the ladder with a steady step, and was hanged between two other Spanish officers.  So perished miserably a brave soldier, and one of the most distinguished engineers of his time; a man whose character and accomplishments had certainly merited for him a better fate.  But while we stigmatize as it deserves the atrocious conduct of a few Netherland partisans, we should remember who first unchained the demon of international hatred in this unhappy land, nor should it ever be forgotten that the great leader of the revolt, by word, proclamation, example, by entreaties, threats, and condign punishment, constantly rebuked, and to a certain extent, restrained the sanguinary spirit by which some of his followers disgraced the noble cause which they had espoused.

Treslong did not long remain in command at Flushing.  An officer, high in the confidence of the Prince, Jerome van ’t Zeraerts, now arrived at Flushing, with a commission to be Lieutenant-Governor over the whole isle of Walcheren.  He was attended by a small band of French infantry, while at nearly the same time the garrison was further strengthened by the arrival of a large number of volunteers from England.

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MOTLEY’S HISTORY OF THE NETHERLANDS, PG EDITION, VOLUME 19.

THE RISE OF THE DUTCH REPUBLIC

By John Lothrop Motley 1855 1572 [chapter vii.]

Municipal revolution throughout Holland and Zealand—­Characteristics of the movement in various places—­Sonoy commissioned by Orange as governor of North Holland—­Theory of the provisional government—­ Instructions of the Prince to his officers—­Oath prescribed—­Clause of toleration—­Surprise of Mons by Count Louis—­Exertions of Antony Oliver—­Details of the capture—­Assembly of the citizens—­Speeches of Genlis and of Count Louis—­Effect of the various movements upon Alva—­Don Frederic ordered to invest Mons—­The Duke’s impatience to retire—­Arrival of Medina Coeli—­His narrow escape—­Capture of the Lisbon fleet—­Affectation of cordiality between Alva and Medina—­ Concessions by King and Viceroy on the subject of the tenth penny—­ Estates of Holland assembled, by summons of Orange, at Dort—­Appeals from the Prince to this congress for funds to pay his newly levied army—­Theory of the provisional States’ assembly—­Source and nature of its authority—­Speech of St. Aldegonde—­Liberality of the estates and the provinces—­Pledges exchanged between the Prince’s representative and the Congress—­Commission to De la Marck ratified —­Virtual dictatorship of Orange—­Limitation of his power by his