On that day a procession moved out of the citadel gates.  Balagny, with a son of eleven years of age, the Prince of Rhetelois, the Commander De Vich; and many other distinguished personages, all magnificently attired, came forth at the head of what remained of the garrison.  The soldiers, numbering thirteen hundred foot and two hundred and forty horse, marched with colours flying, drums beating, bullet in mouth, and all the other recognised palliatives of military disaster.  Last of all came a hearse, bearing the coffin of the Princess of Cambray.  Fuentes 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—­