NEWS from divers countries. AS, From Spain, Antwerp, Collen, Venice, Rome, The Turk, and The prince Doria. And how the Archduke of Austria is intended to resign his Cardinal Hat; through his marrying with the King of Spain's daughter.  Seen and allowed. 
Printed at London by Valentine Sims, and are to be sold in Gracious street. 1597.   

❧ News from Antwerp, the fifth day of May. 1597.  
THe Cardinal Archduke which is yet at Brussels, hath (as it is reported) assembled about 5000. men near Calais and those parts to spoil the country, and it is thought likewise that in the end of this month himself will take the field with 6000. fight men to attempt somewhat against the town of Ostend whether the states have sent five other ensigns of footmen for the farther strengthening of that garrison.  
The states had of late intended to surprise graveling: but the practice being discovered, their men returned without performing any thing.  
The Frenchmen increasing still in power make towards Amiens whereinto there is entered a certain number of horse and the said Frenchmen invading the country of Luxembrough, did on a sudden surprise the town of junix, which after they had sacked they set on fire, and thence marched towards Lafertei, where not being able to effect their purpose, they rove up and down the province, doing every where great hurt. For which cause the Cardinal hath sent thither Colonel Berlotta with other Captains to withstand the French, who seek by such attempts to cross and hinder his proceed.  
We are advertised here by letters from Holland, of the arrival there of sundry ships laden with divers merchandizes, and store of ready money, who report that the Englishmen having taken and sakt the Port of Saint Martin, did afterward set it on fire with all the ships within the harbour.  
On sunday the bodies of Saint Flavia Domicila and of S. Hereo and Archileo Romans, were removed from the Church of S. Adrian to their own Church, which is the title of Cardinal ●●●ronio.  
On monday a counsel was called at Montecavallo, wherein the Archmadrite of Messina was bestowed on a Sicilian. The Archbishop of Rouen received his pall, and Cardinal Farnese propounded a monastery in the Kingdom of Arragon in Spain.  
On Tuseday the Cardinal Marc Antonio Colona departed this life, leaving for heir of all goods, the Lord Martio Colona his nephew.  
On wendsday towards evening the Cardinal Cesis & Monsignor Bonuisi gave commandment to the Captains which were appointed for Hungary, that on monday next they should cause their soldiers to departed; whereupon certain companies did yesterday set forward, and the said Bonnisi who doth likewise to morrow take his journey, hath already sent his commissary to make provision for the voyage.  
The Spanish Agentes here are advertised by letters from Praghe, that the Admiral of Arragon hath published in that court by order of the Catholic King, that the Lady Infant of Spain was married to the Cardinal Archduke, and that the Emperor will resign the kingdom of Bohemia unto him, as also that he shallbe made king of Romans, which is as much to say as heir and successor in the Empire. Otherwise the Catholic Majesty will not give him any state lest he should diminish the Crown of Spain, unless perhaps he bestow on him the Duchy of Britain having recovered it from the French, as a thing belonging to the Lady Infant's mother. That the Cardinal shall resign the archbishopric of Toledo to Archduke Maximilian one of the brethren of the Prince of Spain's bride which shallbe. Who (as it is reported) must be conveyed to her husband in October next: upon the publishing whereof the Ambassadors of Venice, the great Duke, and Savoy did in their prince's names visit and gratulate the catholic king's ambassador.  
It is likewise reported, that the prince Doria his journey into Spain, is to fetch the King's daughter, and convey her into Italy, whence she shallbe accompanied into Flanders by the count of Fuentes, who hath order to conduct her to the cardinal Archduke.  
The other night there were sent from hence two Dispensations into spain, the one whereby the king's daughter may take to husband the cardinal, the other that the prince may take to wife her that is betrothed unto him, who shall this summer be conveyed to Barcelona by the prince Doria in his galley royal with other galleys to the number of 30. whither the said prince will come to receive her.  
The great duke understanding that the catholic King wanted powder and other munition wherewith to furnish his towns on the sea coast of spain and Portugal, especially at this time, because he fears they shallbe assaulted by the English fleet, his highness did therefore cause a ship to be laden with 20000. barrels of powder and other munition, which he sent into Spain for a present to the catholic majesty: but the Florentines say that he sent the said munition, to have therefore so much corn grain. And the jesuits which are lately come, report for a certainty, that the said ship is long since arrived at Allicante.  
They writ from Naples, that the viceroy hath built 4. new galleys, wherewith, together with other ships he purposeth to embark and carry into Spain the third part of the footmen that were levied in that kingdom, and there should be levied another third under the conduct of the marquis of Treviso.  
They writ from Florence, that the fort of Casteldit over-against Marsiglia, holds for the great Duchess in the French kings name, because the said fort was taken by the soldiers of the other fortress below which are kept there at the said great duchess cost, by whose order the ambassador of Tuscan conferring with him of France on tuesday, told him that whatsoever was done herein, was for the service of the most christian majesty, and by the Duke of Guise his consent, which, perceiving that the captain of the said place had intelligence with the prince Doria sent post for him to Marsiglia, that the soldiers might the more easily achieve their enterprise.  
On thursday the ambassadors of Venice and of the great D. were together with the Catholic King's Agent by the space of four hours in a chamber locked unto them, but it is not known what or whereon they treated.  
Here are news of the archbishop of Sienna his death, who deceased in his own church, which place (it is thought) shall be given to the cardinal Taruggi.  

News from Antwerp the 14. of May. 1597.  
The Cardinal Archduke doth what he can to put an army into the field; but through want of money his purpose goes slowly forward: neither is it yet known what enterprise the Spaniards will make, sith the troops which were sent forth, are returned unto their garrisons, which moveth some to think that they will only strengthen and furnish the frontier-townes.  
The forces which his highness sent to succour Amiens, have done nothing, because they were not strong enough to withstand the French, who have entrenched themselves not far from the army where they remain, keeping good watch, and the Spanish horsemen in Arras appointed to succour Amiens, can find no means to enter the town, sith all the passages are stopped, and the soldiers within the town reposed small confidence in the Burgesses, who begin to grow weary of performing the duty of soldiers.  
The French men in the country of Luxembrough under the D. of Nivers do watch their opportunity to work, some spoil (and as the voice goeth) they will lay siege to Harlam, not far from Bastague, if they be not prevented by colonel Berlotta, whom his highness hath sent into those parts,   

From Rome the 24. of the said month.  
On wednesday towards night there came a post from the Prince Doria, and departed presently to Naples to solicit the footmen, and brought word that the said prince did on the twenty day departed for Spain, to fetch thence the king's daughter, and to conduct her into Italy: the which princess (as it is reported) shall be entitled the Queen of Bohemia, for the Emperor and his brethren have already granted this title to the cardinal Archduke at the catholic King's instance, by whose means the said Cardinal shall be made King of the Romans, through help of his voice as king of Bohemia: and shall furthermore be confirmed in the government of Flaunders.  
They writ from Naples that the galleys of Sicily brought eight great canons from Palermo, which (as it is thought) shall be employed in some attempt. That six miles from the haven a ship laden with corn belonging to the Centurion of Genoa, was cast away, and therewith 100 mariners, 70. soldiers. That the 8000. footmen which were levied in that kingdom, shall meet near to the said city to be embarked in twenty galleys; and certain ships and vessels which were made ready: and that there was order given for the levying of more men in the said kingdom. They writ from Sicily, that there departed from Palermo four ships, laden with biscuits, and five more ready to departed laden likewise with biscuits.  
On wednesday morning a counsel was called at Montecavallo wherein was propounded by the cardinal of Aquauma the church of Onarem under the principality of Berna, there was also propounded the bishopric of Cardova in Spain in the behalf of the bishop of Conia, and this must be propounded in the person of an other Spaniard.  
The knight Tomaso Tomasi, who was sent ambassador into Spain by the duke of Parma, is gone (they say) to thank his majesty, for having given him a wife, and in particular, one that is allied to the prince his son.  
On saturday there came a post unto the Pope, sent to him from the cardinal Taruggi with news, that he had laboured and concluded a peace between the Dukes of Mantua and Parma: and therefore (say they) that these two princes will personally meet each other at Rlegio in Lombardy where the said Cardinal, and the most excellent duke of Ferrara will be present: which news hath caused marvelous great joy in this court.  
On Sunday there was an abjuration of twelve men, whom they called heretics, in S. Minerva's church, where many cardinals were present: and it is reported, that of these twelve, three shall suffer death, of which one is a Florentine of the stock of the Duzzi, who because he is constant in his opinion, shall be burned alive, the other two first put to death, and then burnt, the rest condemned, some to the galleys, some to prison.  
By letters from Spain bearing date the 24. of April, and of the third of this present month, we are advertised that the agreement of the merchants was accorded on, because the king will give the said merchants very good assignments after the rate of ten and an half pro cento for the old parcel, and touching the new, he will pay them the one half presently in ready money, and for the rest will give very good assigns. It is also reported, that the Englishmen have won the Island of saint Martha near the Tercere.  
It is said, that the promotions of the Cardinal at the french Kings requests shall not be until September or Christmas: and that cardinal Farnese shall be sent ambassador into Flanders to the cardinal Archduke.  
Monsignor Bonuisi departed for Hungary on Wednesday: so did also yesterday all the companies that were in Rome, by order from the pope. The Celso Celsi, and the captain Bisasone du Tese shall be made sergeants of one third a piece, besides the companies which they have already. And of the horse men which shall be laid in these parts, signior Flamino Delfino is appointed to have charge.  
News likewise is brought that Monsignior Fabio Orsino is arrived at Praghe to treat with the Emperor of very great and weighty affairs which are not openly known.  
The cardinal Bandini is departed on his Legacy into Romania: And the cardinals of Prinli and Verona are gone for Loretto to embark themselves in Ancona for Venice.  
It is reported that the Cardinal Davilla is set in the Congregation of the Council, and Guevarra in that of the Bishops.  
By reason of the Bishop of cattana's death, that seat is void, and rests in the nomination of the Catholic king, yielding 25. thousand crowns yearly.   

From Cullen the 19 of the same month.  
WE are here advertised by letters from Brussels, that the Cardinal Archduke hath renounced his hate in the Cathedral Church, with the accustomed ceremonies, and that the Catholic King will both cause him to be made King of Bohemia by the Emperor and Princes Electors, and hath also assigned him a perpetual revenue of the Archbishopric of Toledo.   

From Antwerp, the 21. of may 1597.  
THey say that the King of France, with the Duke of Maine is come to Corbi, having 60. pieces of Artillery, and that his Majesty hath called back the Horsemen which were about Amiens, for want of Corn and other things, yet the footmen are very well entrenched, neither is there any preparation made here as yet to secure the said Town.  
They writ from Amsterdam the 17. of this present month, that they have news, that part of the said Spanish fleet was arrived in Britain: That Grave Maurice is departed from the Hague, with purpose to take the field, and that there are sundry Ships laden with Corn come into Holland from divers parts, whereby the price is fallen more than a third part.   

From Coleine the 26. of the same month.  
THe Spaniards are of late gone towards Berghe in certain Vessels built on the Rhein, carrying with them great provision, and much store of powder, but it is not known what they purpose to attempt. There are also other Spaniards in the field in Gielderland.  
They writ out of France, that the King having mustered and paid his Army, made towards Amiens, his forces every day increasing: and there was little hope that the Cardinal could secure the said town, by reason of the great scarcity of victuals through all Picardy.  
It was here reported, that the States Soldiers had won Venlo in Gelderland, but that at the last they were repulsed and beaten back by the Townsmen.  
It is said for certain, that the Pope's holiness will by all means have the rents of all the offices for two months for the wars of Hungary, for which cause also it is thought that the people shall be charged with a certain sum of money.  
They writ from Parma of Signior marco Farnese his arrival, who is looked for here, being sent by the General Aldobrandino, to inform the Pope what power the Emperor shall have for his war against the Turk: but some suppose that the said lords return is for certain discontents.  
It is here reported, that Don john de Media is gone to Casteldit with the great Duke's Galleys, and certain ships laden with Munition, to assure altogether that Fortress, by building a new Fort in the Island of Cachastrasse, from whence they may batter Casteldit.  
On Thursday these companies of Soldiers did all depart on their journey towards Hungary, marching with great speed, so that there is hope that they will shortly arrive in those parts.  
They writ from Bologna, that Signior Marco Pio, and Ottavio Anogodro, came near to the walls of the said City, and were discovered by the Court as banished men: they were pursued, but in vain, for they saved themselves within the territory of Ferrara, only a Gentleman of their company was taken and imprisoned.  
Signior Ottavio Massimi, who was kept in prison by the Duke of Segni upon suspicion and jealousy of his Wife, being set at liberty and on his journey towards Rome, had six Harquebuzies discharged on him, about three miles on this side S Fiora, one of which struck him into the head, whereof he died presently.  
News came on Monday that the Cardinal of Saint Clement, Legate in la Marca d'Ancona, hath taken either alive or dead, all the Banditi which troubled that province.  
Signior Cümillo Capizucchi will departed from hence towards Hungary, and the voice goeth that he shall be made Campe-maister in the Christian Army.  
Cardinal Taruggi arrived this evening, being returned from Lombardie, who hath established a firm peace between the Dukes of Parma and Mantua, and hath for some respects suspended as yet the interview of the said Princes, but they have assigned their deputies, and there have passed letters between them for confirmation thereof. And it is reported, that amongst other things agreed on, this article is one: that all their former writings touching this matter shall be burnt.  
On Thursday morning the aforesaid persons condemned for religion, were first beheaded in the tower of Nona, and afterward burned in Campo de Fiore. The other recanted all that they written or spoken against the Pope.   

From Venice the 23. of may.  
THey writ from Genoa the tenth of this month, that two Galleys of Savoy arrived there to join with the other, for the conveying of the Prince Doria into Spain, with Signior Gambacortas footmen, which arrive daily at the Ford: and the voice goeth, that the said Prince will not departed until the coming of the Neapolitan footmen for whom he hath sent.  
They writ from Alba-Iulia the 14. of April, that the two Ghraussi which were sent from the great Turk, to the Prince, were dispatched back again by his Highness, who sent with them a Gentleman of his Court, on what affairs it is not known. That the Turks have built a Bridge on the River of Danuby, whereupon some great hurt is doubted. There was likewise report of a mighty Turkish army setting forward, whereof his Highness did speedily advertise the Emperor, counseling him to prepare for war with all expedition.  
They writ also from Vienna on the tenth of the same month, that there was made provision for war, but not so thoroughly as were requisite. That they fortified certain Bastions there, the voice still holding, that the Gardens and houses near the walls should be thrown down, and the Trenches enlarged. That 170. footmen of Strigonia being all Walloons and Italians, put to flight 1500. Turkish Horsemen in the Isle of Strigonia, of which number none escaped, the most part perished in the water, which seemeth miraculous. That the Boors were still executed, and a hundredth more of them brought to Vienna, amongst whom were some of the chief.  
They writ from Craconia the third of this present month, that the Palatine of Chionia did still persist in his contumacy, leaving Soldiers, and preparing for war of his own authority: whereby the King shall be constrained to use force against him, which may breed some greater matter, but there is hope that the Estates will be mediators between them for the preventing of farther troubles. And there is no farther talk of his majesties journey into Suetia, since the Palatine of Vilnas answer at the Parliament, to his Commissioners.  
There are more certain news by letters from Constantinople, that Cicala was not called back unto port. But contrariwise that the great Turk hath appointed him to tarry still at Argyrore, towards which place a certain number of Soldiers was to be sent to renew and strengthen the garrisons of those frontiers. The Persian having in vain demanded restitution of certain Fortresses, according to promiss made in the articles of the peace: and therefore the voice held, that he purposed to take arms against the said gran Signior the great Turk, which intended not to make any restitution at all. And that Mahomet Bassa was made Captain general of the army in Hungary.  
There are news from Turin by Letters, of the first of this present month, that the Duke of Savoy made preparation to pass the Mountains, so soon as Mendoza Captain of the Horsemen of Milan should join with him, and hath in the mean time sent a Garrison to Susa San Genis, (which is not taken by Digniere, as it was reported) and to other places. All which, notwithstanding some suppose that there is hope of prolonging the truce, although Dighera be in arms, and hath raised all Dauphin, Provence, Awerne, and other country's adjacent, having likewise attempted to raise the Swissers.  
There are farther news brought from Vienna, that the aforesaid overthrow of the Turks at Srigonia, hath much encouraged the inhabitants both of the upper and lower Hungary, which offer themselves with all readiness to perform their uttermost against the common enemy. It is yet farther reported, that the Emperor will march forth in person, if the Turk come to the siege of Vienna.  
But others affirm, that there is a treaty of peace, and that the Prince of Transiluania will be a mediator between them, which seems to many a thing very unlikely.  
For so much as is yet known, the controversies between the Dukes of Parma and Mantua are very well determined, and through the diligence of Cardinal Taruggi, and the great wisdom of the most excellent Duke of Ferrara.  
They writ from Praghe bearing date the tenth of this present month, that Signior Gio: Francisco Aldobrandino, did on the same day departed towards Vienna with seven Coaches, and that the Marquis of Borgari must shortly follow him. And they had intelligence that the Turk having sent 6000. janissaries to assure the passages through Transiluania, Moldania, and Valachia: the Transylvanians and Null joining their forces, had encountered and foiled the first Squadron, in such sort that few escaped, and that they went forward to serve the other Squadrons in like manner. As also that the Bulgarians taking arms have done some spoil unto the Turks.  
There are letters sent from Rome, that the Cardinal Archduke hath renounced his Hat unto the Pope, and his Archbishopric of Toledo to Don Sacio de Valori Tutor to the Prince of Spain, reserving to himself the pension of a hundred thousand Crowns, and that his Highness hath in Dowry the assignments of Portugal, which amounteth to four hundredth thousand Crowns with the pretensions of the Infant (daughter to the King of Spain) his Wife to the Duchy of Britain.  
We are advertised from Augusta, that there arrived at Olimo six thousand footmen, and two thousand horsemen, all Vallons, which march into Hungary.  
It is also reported that the most excellent Providitore Benbo having taken certain of the uscorchis and sent them to Segna, they were presently trussed us up: which is an evident sign that the house of Austria is willing to make all the setisfaction he may, to this most excellent state.  
There came also the Lord Arrideo Borgonia Cupbearer to the emperors Eaiestie sent aout the same matter, and being dispatched here he must pass presently to Urbine, to treat with that Duke, but upon what affairs, it not as yet well known.  
They report from Milan that the Florentines have driven the Frenchmen from Cacastras or castledit.  
That the truce with Savoy, was prolonged until the fifteenth of this month, and that the said Duke had sent another Gentleman to the most Christian King, it is not known wherefore.  
That the Knight Landriano was taken at Milan, and sent to Malta, for what cause, it is not known.   

From Venice the thirtieth of May. 1597.  
THey writ from Genoa the seventeenth of this present month of the arrival there of Signior Francisco de Vera a Spaniard, and of the Senator Maionoldi of Milan, which is now made Regent of that City in Spain, in the place of Brugnolo, who is chosen Precedent of the Counsel of Milan, as also of the arrival of the Comendator Tomaso Tomasi the Duke of Parma's Ambassador, all which purpose to pass into Spain with the Prince Do●ia, who hath licence from the Senate, and is gone towards poglio and Loano, whence on monday next he will departed, there being already twelve Galleys sent to the ford to take in the footmen.  
There were news from Cremova, that they understood by letters from Milan, where there arrived a post from Lions, that the Spaniards have taken the town of Masiers in champaign. But small credit is given to these news, sith the last letters from Milan do mencino such matter.  
There came letters from Constantinople bearing date the seventeenth of the last month, that Cicala having finally cleared himself to the Sultan, should return to Constantinople, and that it was likely he should be made chief Visir, it being also thought that he should be sent General into Hungary, and that then the grand Signior would not go himself.  
That there is a wonderful scarcity, especially of beasts.  
That there are sundry speeches and opinions touching the Army, some supposing that only some few Galleys shall be sent forth: But if certain articles between the grand Signior and the King of France were agreed on, that then his Highness would send 70. or 80. Galleys to his aid.  
That the report of the Catholic kings proceed in prejudice of the French kings Majesty, was much displeasant, and that the great Turk was desirous that the most Christian King should accept the capitulations offered, that he might afterward send forth a Fleet of 150 Sails to hurt & spoil the Catholic King by all means possible. That upon Cycalas coming the great Turk would go to Adrinopoli to encourage his people, being enforced to draw them forth by wonderful threats, they were so dismayed, fearing some greater loss than they had sustained the year before. And that to make them believe that he means to take the field, the Standard which is wont to be borne before him was again displayed. That the Mulsti and other Papassis consulting together, had plainly told the grand Signior, that he should not suffer himself to be ruled by the Sultan which were herewith much offended.  
It is signified by letters from Vienna, bearing date the 17. of this present month, that the Bassa of Bossina with a good number of Soldiers will lay siege to Canisa, expecting the grand Signors power: and the imperial Captains have now thought on sundry means for the rescuing of that place. That the Turks of Papa. Vesprino. Palotta. S. Martin and other places assemble themselves at jaurino, scouring the plains and making no account of our Forces, that on the day above written the General Aldobrandino came to Vienna and was met by Archduke Mathias: that the Marquis of Borgari and Signor Ferranti di Rossi will shortly likewise be there: that the Prince of Transylvanias wife was looked for, as also the Prince of Anholt which (they say) shall be made Archduke Maximilians Lieutenant. That the Transylvanian hath overthrwn sixteen thousand Turks and Tartars of Valachia and Moldavia.  
They writ from Turin of Mendozzas arrival which offered great aid to the Duke of Savoy if the Frenchmen should stir. That it was again reported how the said Governor of Menz had intelligence with the Cardinal Archduk, the said Governor being somewhat suspected by the King. And it was thought that the said Cardinal had resolved on that enterprise, making show outwardly as if he purposed to assault some other place. That his Highness of Savoy hath sent away Martinengo with other Captains and all the footmen, towards Ciamberi, where the whole Army should assemble, it being held for certain that the war shall continue, howsoever the truce be prolonged  
They writ from Lions the 14. of this present month that Diguiere and the Governor of la Franche Contee did meet together and after conference determined that the said Diguiere should make roads into Savoy and Piedmont, the Baron of Luz into la Franch Contee and that Mounsieur du Perault should scour the country above from Montezelo. Although that the forces of Savoy together, with the aid sent from Milan, did exceed their number. They writ from Paris, that the King was still at S. Germane, purposing immediately after he had cleared himself, to go unto the Camps in Picardy, which consisteth of a thousand footmen and 1500. horse beside as many more which are to come with the King.  
They writ from Marsiglia that those inhabitants were all moved with the news of Cachastrasse, and did therefore build a fort over against it to beat and reduce it again to their subjection.  
We are advertised by letters from the sea that the Clarrissimo Pasqualigo, Captain of the Gulf hath taken three Turkish Foists and two Brigandines being part of those that spoiled the ship Syluestra. The Turks were all put to the sword: and it is reported that they found above seven thousand Crowns in ready coin and much of that merchandise which was aboard the said Ship, which together with the money shall remain to the said Signior Pasqualigo and two Captains of two other Galleys, which at that time were with him.  
They writ from Alba julia, that the Turkish power doth daily increase towards Danuby, that they are now already fifty thousand strong, and have built a Bridge, for which cause the Transylvanian made all provision necessary, doubting great inconvenience, if the Turks should bend their force against him, and his succours be slow in coming.  
They writ from Milane the 28. of this present month, that they have intelligence from Spain, how the Catholic King is in perfect health and gone to Escurial. That the Earl of Fuentes doth with all diligence prepare for war. That the King of Fez is in arms against the Spaniard, and hath laid siege to Centa. That the Duke of Savoy made provision to withstand Dighera, who was counseled by Monsieur jacob late being returned from Paris, that he should provide for war, because the Soldiers of Don Alfonso de Aualos were not yet gone, but would tarry certain days at the said Duke's request.   

From Venice the 6. of june, 1597.  
WE were advertised by the last months letters from Constantinople of the Greek Patriarches death, in whose place he of Alexandria a Grecian also shall succeed, with condition that he labour for a peace with the Emperor, the Transylvanian and Michael the Voivoide of Vallachia.  
They writ from Genou the 24. of the last month, how the Galley Royal with others, went towards Poggio, there to take in the Prince Doria, who was on the fifteenth day to departed for Spain.  
There came letters from Vienna, bearing date likewise the 24. day, how the Christians going by night to Totta threw down 1 of the gates, and so taking it, slew all the Turks within. Whereupon new provision was made of men and munition for the keeping of that place, being a very fit passage from Buda to Alba egale. They signify also how the Siculy offered the Prince of Transiluania, that if he would grant them their their ancient Liberty, that then they would aid him with fifteen thousand men, alleging that the cause of their return to the obedience of that house, whereof the said Prince's Wife doth linneally descend, is to eschew the dangers which are likely to ensue of the wars.  
They writ from Tautinio, that Dighera, besides his great preparations for war, hath levied a new six thousand men more in Doulphine, and in Burgoine a far greater number. For which cause (as they signify from Milan) the duke of Savoy hath most earnestly entreated the Constable that he should not send away the troops into Flaunders.  
It is farther reported that they of Ciambrie did mutive and refused to have Soldiers in their houses.  
They writ from Marsiglia, that the Duke of Guise was at high words with certain Lords of Provence: Whereupon the Parliament of Aix, undertook to pacify and agree them.  
They writ from Cracovia, that there are great forces sent daily to the frontiers of Hungary, and fifteen thousand horsemen in a readiness to march into Toldania, upon some new suspicions of the Transylvanian between whom and the two brethren Battori: there are some controversies newly sprung: But Malasp●na the Pope's Nuncio sought by all means to accord them. The Russian Emperor is yet alive, contrary to the former report, but true it is, that he was even at the point of death. There was speech that another Ambassador should be sent unto him with presents and offer of aid against the Turk, who hath of late greatly molested him by stirring up against him a faction in the favour of one who intends to succeed in that kingdom after the said Emperor's disease.  
There came letters from Paris, bearing date the twelve of the last month, which signifieth that the King did on the same day departed toward Picardy, Monsieur Tremoville being in the field with 1500. Horse, and 2000 footmen levied out of Poictou. That there do daily resort unto his Majesty great forces from all parts of the kingdom, whereby it is thought the number of his army will amount to thirty thousand fight men all French, besides the Swissers, English, Scottish, and Dutch, which he will have in pay: so that the war will now be greater than ever it was. Corso is gone into Languedoc to assault the Spaniards from the side of Perpignan. The marquess du Pont is at the Court about his marriage with the King's sister, which together with a hundredth other chief personages should become Catholic.  
The news from Sicill is, that in some ports of that Island certain Venetian ships were stayed to be sent into Spain with men, Biscots' and other provisions, out of which said ships the great part of the Mariners fled, because they would not be employed in that voyage.  
There are farther news from Vienna, that the surprise of Tatta was achieved by signor Polfi, who having left there a thousand Soldiers for defence of the said place, went to join himself with Nadasdi and other principal Captains, whose number will be in all eight thousand footmen, and two thousand horse, all old Soldiers, with which power and other forces that daily resort unto them, the said Captains purpose to undertake some other enterprise, before the enemy shall have assembled his whole army, which he cannot do before the 24. of july. That there were sent many spies from Vienna to certain Villages, and about a hundredth more of the chiefest of the rebellious Boars were put to death.  
Besides the two hundredth footmen which were brought hither the other day by Todino, there are come two hundredth more, levied by Conte Vgocione Rangone, who are on the Sea side, and must be sent to the General Bembo into Dalmatia, unless this most excellent Senate shall otherwise determine.  
They writ from Flaunders, that those of Amiens have put forth of the Town to the number of eight hundredth women and children, by reason of some want of victuals, and that they might the better hold out.  
They report yet farther from Vienna, that the Garrisons of Comar and Vivar joining themselves, made a road within eight miles of Buda, and won a place called Feluar, killing many Turks, and taking twenty prisoners, which place having sacked they set on fire.  
That Signior Polfis Lieutenant in Strigonia had sent unto him a Turk who was taken with letters about him. That at the winning of Tatta they took the Begh and other principal Turks. That they have intelligence from Transyluania, how that people hath granted to the Prince four Florence of every house.  
They writ from Milane that Don Alfonso de Aualos his troops began to march through Flaunders towards Savoy, and that the Duke thereof would have no longer truce with France unless it were for two or three years, but either absolute peace or war, because these short prolong did put his Highness to as great charges, as he should be at an action of war: wherefore he made great preparation, as did also Dighera on the other side.   
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