FLANDERS: OR, THE Spanish Netherlands, Most Accurately described:  
SHOWING  
The several Provinces, their Bounds, Dimensions, Rivers, Riches, Strength, Traffic, Religion, Languages, Archbishoprics, Bishoprics, Universities; And a large and exact Description of the Cities, and who they are at present Subject to.  
With a large and useful INDEX of all the Cities, Towns, Ports, Forts, Castles, Rivers, etc. in such a manner as may serve for a Geographical Dictionary for these Parts.  
Extraordinary Necessary for the Right Understanding of these Parts, the present Wars and Encampments of the Confederate and French Armies.  
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THE PREFACE To the READER.  
THE Design of this small Tract is to give an easy and clear Account of these Parts, which are now the Seats of Noble and Heroic Actions; in which every Thing is so well Contrived, and set in such good Order and Method, as I believe will give due Satisfaction to all such as are Curious and Inquisitive after the Affairs of these Times.  
All the Towns of Note are here mentioned, and their Situation so well designed, that they may very easily and quickly be found in any good Map; but especially by the help of the Index, where their Longitude and Latitude is also set down, (according to F. de Wits Maps, the first Meridian beginning at Tenneriff) which is a great help towards the easy finding of a Place.  
Those Towns that are of greatest Note, and those that are Frontiers, and probably may be places of Action, are here very exactly and particularly described; more largely and better than are in the vulgar Geographies: And such Descriptions as these are both Pleasant and Profitable, and very much needed in these Times.  
In short, Reader, here is scarce any thing wanting that may be reasonably expected from such a Volume; and if it should afford you any Profit, or one or two hours' Divertisement, is all that I Desire; and shall think my time not ill bestowed if it shall deserve your Perusal.  
Vale.   

FLANDERS, OR, The Spanish-Netherlands Accurately Described.  
Of FLANDERS in General.  
THE Spanish Netherlands, 
Bounds.  or the Catholic Provinces, commonly called by the general Name of Flanders, (the Principal of these Provinces) are bounded on the East, with Germany; on the West, or rather North-West, with the Germane Ocean, which parts 'em from England; on the North, with Holland, or the United Provinces; and on the South and South-West, with France.  
The whole is of a kind of a Triangular From; 
Dimensions.  being in length from the most Eastern parts of Luxemburg, to the most Western parts of Artois, about 192 Miles; and in breadth, from the most North parts of Brabant, to the most South parts of Luxemburg, about 155 Miles; the whole Circumference being scarce 600 Miles: containing, according to Sellers Account, 7197000 of Acres.  
The Principal Rivers in these Provinces, 
Rivers.  are, 1. Maes, which (besides its course in France) passes through Namur, Liege and Gelderland, washing the Towns of Charlemont, Dinant, Namur, Liege, Maestricht, Ruremond, Venlo, Grave and Dort, below which it falls into the Sea. 2. Scheld, or Escaut, passing through Cambray, Hainault and Flanders; washing the Towns of Cambray, Valenciennes, Tournay; Ghent, and Antwerp, a little below which it falls into the Sea. 3. Lys, passing through Artois and Flanders; and washing the Towns of Air and Courtray, and at Ghent falls into the River Scheld. Those of less Note shall be spoken of afterwards.  
This is but a small spot of Land, 
Riches & Strength.  but exceeding populous, full of excellent Towns and Villages, and most plentifully endowed with all things necessary either for Pleasure or Profit. So very rich, that at once the King of Spain's Revenues from thence (when he had all) was greater than any Prince in Christendom, the King of France excepted; but at present the charge of keeping is much greater than the Revenues. The Strength of these parts are very great, and were it not for the vast increase of the French Power, and the decay of the Spanish, it would be thought much greater: But for a long time the Spaniards have not been able to keep those they have still, without great help from others.  
The Traffic in these parts have been always very great; 
Traffic▪  but now nothing so much as formerly, by reason of the prodigious increase of the United Provinces in these late years. It chief consists of several sorts of Manufactures, as rich Tapestries, fine Camlets, Serges, coloured Says, Mock-Velvets, great Quantities of fine Linen, Damasks, Cambrics, Taffetas, and stripped Stuffs for Beds, which sell well in many Countries; all sorts of Ribbons, Bastard Satins, and many other things of this Nature, made at the Cities of Mons, Gaunt, Brussels, Ypres, Lille, Bruges, Valenciennes, etc.  
The Inhabitants of these parts consist of Flemings, 
Inhahitants.  Walloons, Spaniards, with some intermixture (more especially at present) of French, Dutch, and English. The Religion among them may be said to be various, according to their several Nations; but howsoever that of the Roman Church is only publicly allowed. The Protestants (which are of no small Number in many of the chief Cities) are rather suffered out of Policy. The Archbishoprics and Bishoprics are all Roman Catholic.  
The Languages most generally used in these parts are the Walloon and Flemish; 
Languages.  the Walloon is a corrupt French, spoken in Artois, Hainault, Namur, Luxemburg, French Flanders, some of Brabant, and the Bishopric of Liege. The Flemish or Low-Dutch, is a Dialect of the Germane, spoken in the Marquisate, Mechlin, the rest of Brabant, Flanders, and the Bishopric of Liege. The Spanish is also much in use among the King of Spain's Subjects, and the French among the better sort. English and Latin is here well understood by many.  
In these Provinces are two Archbishoprics, 
Remarks  viz. Cambray and Mechlin; and eleven Bishoprics, viz. Antwerp, Boisleduc, Bruges, Ghent, Ruremond and Ypres, under Mechlin; Namur, Arras, St. Omers, and Tournay, under Cambray; and Liege under Cologne in Germany. Here are also 155 Cities or Walled Towns, (besides those in Cambray and part of Gelderland) and 6867 Villages, besides the Castles, Forts, and Noble men's Houses, which are almost innumerable. The chief City of the whole is Antwerp; but Brussels being the Seat of the Spanish Governor, and the Heart of the Country, I shall reckon the distances from that. The chief City of the French is Mons; of the Hollanders, is Boisleduc, or Maestricht; and of the Bishop of Liege, Liege.  
The Provinces are in Number 10; 
Provinces.  viz. 1. Flanders, 2. Artois, 3. Hainault, 4. Namur, 5. Brabant, 6. Marquisate of the Empire, 7. Mechlin, 8. Bishopric of Liege, 9 Limburg, and 10. Luxemburg; to these may be added that part of Gelderland that is under the Spaniards, and the Duchy of Cambray. Of these, Flanders borders on the Sea; Brabant, on the United Provinces; (as likewise does Flanders;) Artois and Hainault, on France, (with the Duchy of Cambray) Bishopric of Liege, Limburg, and part of Gelderland, on Germany; Luxemburg, on France and Germany: Namur, the Marquisate and Mechlin are Midland Provinces.  
The Government of these Provinces should be all under the Spaniards; 
Government.  but at present they have only Namur, the Marquisate, nigh three quarters of Brabant, nigh half of Limburg and Flanders, and a quarter of Hainault, with some of Gelderland. The French have Artois, Luxemburg, Cambray, three quarters of Hainault, a third part of Flanders, and a quarter of the Bishopric of Liege. The Hollanders have above half of Limburg, above a quarter of Brabant, a sixth part of Flanders, and a small part of the Bishopric of Liege. The Bishop of Liege has nigh three quarters of that Provice.  

1. Earldom of FLANDERS.  
FLanders has on the East, 
Bounds,  Brabant, on the West or Northwest, the Ocean; on the North, Zealand; and on the South and Southeast, Artois and Hainault. It is in length about 90 miles, and in breadth 60.  
It is a very fine and rich Country, 
Quality.  and accounted the Noblest Earldom in all Christendom, and is in most places exceeding fertile, and withal so populous, that the whole may be reckoned but as one City. It has in it 35 Cities or Walled Towns, and 1178 Villages. The chief City of the whole is Ghent.  
The chief Rivers are 1. Scheld, 
Rivers.  which here washes Tournay, Oudenard, Ghent, and Antwerp, and soon after falls into the Sea. 2. Lys, which here washes Armentiers, and Courtray, and falls into the Scheld at Ghent. 3. Dender, which washes Geersberg, Nienove, and Aelst, falls into the Scheld at Dendermond. 4. Scharp, which washes Douai, and St. Amand, and falls into the Scheld.  
The Towns in this Province are thus situated, 
Situation of the Towns.  viz. 1. Hulst, the most N. Western Town of Note nigh Brabant. 2. Axel, five mile's West of Hu●st. 3. Sas van Ghent, six miles nigh West of Axel. 4. Ysendick, nine miles N. West of the Sas. 5. Ardenburg, seven miles S. West of Ysendick. 6. Sluys, four miles nigh West of Ardenburg. These are all under the Hollanders. 7. Bruges, 10 mile's South West of Sluys. 8. Ostend, on the Sea, 11 mile's West of Bruges. 9 Nieuport or Newport, by the Sea nine miles S. West of Ostend. 10. Dixmude, nine miles S. East of Nieuport. 11. Ghent, the Metropolis, 34 mile's East of Dixmude, (on the Scheld) and 28 N. West of Brussels. 12. Dendermond, 12 mile's East of Ghent (on the Scheld.) 13. Aelst or Alost, six mile's South of Dendermond, nigh Brabant. 14. Nienove, six mile's South of Aelst. 15. Geersberg, four miles S. West of Nienove. 16. Oudenard, 11 mile's West of Geersberg, (on the Scheld.) 17. Courtray or Cortryck, 17 mile's West of Oudenard. These are all under the Spaniards. 18. Ypres, 15 mile's West of Courtray. 19 Dunkirk, 23 miles nigh West of Ypres on the Sea. 20. Gravelling, 10 miles S. West of Dunkirk, nigh France and the Sea. 21. Wynoxberg, 12 mile's East of Gravelling. 22. Cassel, 10 miles S. East of Wynoxberg. 23. Armentiers, 18 miles nigh East of Cassel (on the Leye.) 24. Lille or Rissell, six miles nigh East of Armentiers. 25. Tournay or Dornick, 14 mile's East of Lille (on the Scheld) 26. St. Amand, 11 mile's South of Tournay (on the Scharp.) 27. Douai, 15 miles S. West of St. Amand (on the Scharp.) These are all under the French.  

Ghent.  
GHent, 
Description of the chief Towns.  or Gaunt, the chief City of this Province, commodiously seated on the Banks of the Rivers Scheld and lay, which run through it, and divide it into 26 Islands which are joined together with 98 Bridges. It is accounted one of the largest Cities in the Low-countries, being seven miles in Compass within the Walls, but now rather decays than increases. It is well Walled and Trenched about; and the private Buildings are for the most part fair and stately, and the Streets handsome and clean kept. It has seven Churches, and 55 Religious Houses. The Cathedral is a most stately Structure; and the Tower Bellefort is above 400 Steps high. The Castle, which is the Prince's Palace, contains three hundred Chambers. The Citadel consists of four Bastions, which are but little, and look on one side upon the City; and on the other towards the Fields; and tho' this Fortress be of a regular form, yet it is not so convenient as many others in these parts. The Trade of this place consists (besides Corn) in clothes, Stuffs and Silks, of which there are so great quantity made, that among the Fifty Companies of Tradesmen, those relating to Commodities of this nature make one third.   

Bruges.  
BRuges or Brugge, the Second City in Flanders, so called from the multitude of Bridges. It is situated in a large Plain, about Eight miles from Sea, and the Walls on the inside are somewhat above four miles in Compass; the City being of a round form, and well Walled and Fortified with Works of Earth and deep Ditches. The River Rey runs through it with a muddy and heavy stream. The City itself is exceeding neat, tolerably populous, and very well built, many of the Houses being four or five, and some six Stories high. It is one of the most considerable places that the Spaniards have left; and notwithstanding it comes vastly short of its former Trade, it may well challenge place among the Cities of the Second rate in Europe. The Market place has a Commodious and Pleasant Situation, being the Centre where six of the principal Streets, running from as many of the chief Gates of the City, are terminated.  
Here are Seven Parish Churches, (that of St. John's is Cathedral) 60 Religious Houses, and three Colleges of Canons, and also a fine College for the Jesuits. The Chief Trade of this place is now in Spanish-Wool. It stands 24 miles nigh West of Ghent.   

Douai.  
DOway or Dovay, is a remarkable place under the French, on the Borders of Artois and Hainault. It is situated upon the River Scharpe, and is of considerable Strength, and has a fine Magazine very well furnished. It is likewise considerable for its extent, ancient Buildings, September Fair, and Traffic upon the Scheld; but more especially for being an University, and a Seminary for the English Roman Catholics. The Fort stands about a Canonshot below the Town upon the Scharpe, and judged by its situation among Marshes, by means of its Sluices, whereby it can drown all the Country about, to be impregnable. The chief Trade of this Place consists in fine Woolen-Camlets, sent into many Parts. It stands 56 miles almost South of Ghent, and 34 West of Mons.  
The next places here described, are, the Five Ports, 
Five Ports of Flanders.  viz. Dunkirk, Ostend, Nieuport, Sluys, and Gravelling.   

Dunkirk.  
DVnkirk, or Duynskerke, is a very considerable Place of the French, seated on the Sea, and judged to be about the bigness of Cambridge. Beyond the Old Town, there have been, since it came into the Hands of the French, great Works drawn, which augment the Town above one half. There is a New Trench cut for a Mile together through the Splinter-Sands, which will, upon the Head of the Tide, receive 150 Vessels of 70 Guns apiece; and on the Westside of this Harbour is raised a vast piled and planked Work, to intercept and lodge the Sands. It is a Place of very great Strength, but much added by the late Fortifications, which are very large, and the Bastion towards the North is most stately. It is well built and populous, and particularly commended for the Neatness and Regularity of the Streets. Here is an English Nunnery, and Franciscans have a Cloister for Persons of both Sexes. At the Mouth of the Haven stands a strong Castle, on which are planted 200 Pieces of Cannon. It stands 54 Miles West of Ghent.   

Ostend.  
OStend stands on the Seashore in the midst of a Moorish Ground, and among divers Channels; but is chief environed almost on all sides by two of the greatest of them, by which the Sea enters into the Land, and grows so high when at full Tide, that the Town seems rather to be buried, than situated in the Sea. It has been moreover so exactly and regularly fortified, that it is taken to be one of the strongest Towns in the Low-Countries; having also a safe and capacious Harbour, (which it is said can never be blocked up) well defended, and deep enough to receive Ships of the greatest Burden. The Buildings of the Town are not very tall, but they are handsome and uniform; the Streets being regular, well paved, exactly level and straight; this Regularity is to be attributed to its being built altogether. This Town stands 35 Miles almost West of Ghent.   

Nieuport.  
NIeuport, or Newport, between Dunkirk and Ostend, a small distance from the Seashore, a little River running on the one side of it, which tho' but a mean Channel, yet where it falls into the Sea, makes a considerable long and secure Haven, especially at high Tides; and yet the same (tho' provided of a good Key) is hardly capable of Ships of any great Burden. The Town itself is a place of good Strength, having broad and straight Streets; but the Houses are generally but low built, and those for the most part of Timber. It has also a strong Castle. The Inhabitants of this Town maintain themselves chief by the Fishing Trade. This Town stands about 40 Miles West of Ghent.   

Sluys.  
SLuys, or Sluice, stands some distance from the Sea shore, and is not above one of their Miles in compass, nor is all that place thoroughly Inhabited, though its Situation and Fortification be such as render it one of the strongest Places that belong to the Confederate States in this Province, being much stronger by reason of the Isle Cadsand nigh adjoining. It was in former Ages an exceeding wealthy Place, enjoying that Trade which afterwards removed from hence to Bruges, and from thence to Antwerp, and has still the largest Haven in all Flanders, the same being capable of Five Hundred good Ships. This Town stands 22 Miles North West of Ghent.   

Gravelling.  
Gravelling stands nigh the Sea, upon the Mouth of the River Aa, which parts France from Flanders, and being a Frontier Town, upon the approach of Strangers towards the Gate, notice is given of their numbers by a Toll of a Bell for every Horse. It stands in a low and plashy level, and is environed with so many Outworks, and Ditches of Water, (having five strong Bulwarks, and a Citadel) that it seems strange that it should be in so short time delivered up to the English and French in the year 1658. As for the Town itself, it is neither large nor well built, and being moreover not many years ago but thinly Inhabited. This Town stands about 64 Miles West of Ghent.  
The next Places here described are the six Frontier Towns; 
Six Frontier Towns.  the three first of the French, the rest of the Spaniards: They are Lille, Ypres, Tournay, Courtray, Oudenard, and Dixmude.   

Lille.  
LIlle, l'Isle, or Ryssel; the Chief Town in that part of Flanders which is called Galligant, or Walloon. It is Situated among Pools, Ponds, and Marshes, but dried up, and firm Land, by the Earl Baldwin de Barbu. It is a great strong and populous Place▪ It was some years ago accounted the third Place of Traffic in the Low-Countries next Amsterdam and Antwerp: The Invention of laying on Colours with Oil, making of Worsted Says, and many other Stuffs being imputed to this City. The Inhabitants have of late employed themselves in Weaving of Silks, which has much Enriched them; insomuch the French have called this Place la petit Paris for its Beauty. Here is a good Castle, and the Ruins of an old one called Buck This Town stands 36 Miles South West of Ghent.   

YPres.  
YPres, Yprens, or Ipres, stands in a fruitful Plain, upon a River of the same Name. It is very strong, said to be almost impregnably Situated, and has a new Citradel. It is a well built place, though Wooden Fronts take something away from the Beauty of the place; which are Universally so well served with Water conveyed to them in leaden Pipes, that the Foundations are usually said to be of that Metal. It's Marketplace is one of the fairest and largest in all these Countries; and here stands their Hall or Repositary for Wool, which, though old, is nevertheless a handsome piece of Building. Here are several Convents in this Town, and among the Churches, the Cathedral of St. Martin has the Pre-eminence. It is very Rich, driving a good Trade (especially in the Annual Lent-Fair) with its Says, and half Silks, and the like Commodities. This Town stands 35 Miles nigh South West of Ghent.   

Tournay.  
TOurnay, or Dornick, is on all sides surrounded with Fruitful and Pleasant Fields, and through the midst of it, under divers Bridges, runs the River Schelde, which in this place gins to be Navigable. It is a very strong place, and has a Noble Castle. It is a place of great Note, as well for its Antiquity, as for its being furnished with People, Traffic, and handsome Buildings; among which are several stately Churches and Religious Houses, and also Honoured with an Episcopal See; taken by the French in the year 1667. This Town stands 30 Miles nigh South of Ghent, and 24 North West of Mons.   

Courtray.  
COurtray, or Cortryck, is Seated upon the River Lys, and comes in the next rank to the Capital Places in these Provinces, and is reckoned one of the ancientest Towns in all these Parts. It is a Place well built, and of great Strength both by Art and Nature, and is reckoned of great Importance, having a strong Citadel built by the French when it was Subject to them. The Inhabitants of this City are accounted excellent Artists at Diapering of Linen. This Town stands Twenty six Miles South West of Ghent.   

Oudenard.  
OVdenard is a Frontier Town of the Spaniards, (as was Courtray) Situated upon the River Schelde nigh the Borders of Hainault. It is accounted one of the fairest Towns in these Parts, both for Situation, Traffic, and number of Inhabitants. It is strengthened by a Castle called Pamele, which is joined to the Town by a fair Bridge; but it's being commanded by a very high Hill towards the North East, takes away very much from its Strength. This Town stands sixteen Miles South of Ghent.   

Dixmude.  
DIxmude, or Dixmuyde, is another of the Frontier Towns of the Spaniards against the French; Situated upon the Confluence of the River Ypres, and another Nameless Stream. It is not very large, but is reckoned a place of great Strength and Importance to the Spaniards, though it has been often in the Possession of the French. This Town stands between Ghent and Dunkirk, Thirty four Miles from the former, and Twenty from the latter.    

2. Earldom of ARTOIS.  
ARtois has on the East, 
Bounds.  Hainault, Cambray, and part of Flanders; on the West and South, Picardy, in France; and on the North and North-East, Flanders. It is in length about 70 Miles, and in breadth 40.  
It is exceeding fruitful in all sorts of Corn, 
Quality.  but more particularly of Wheat, which it produces in such a Measure, that this Province serves as a Granary to a great part of Flanders and Brabant. It has in it 12 Cities, or Walled Town, and 754 Villages. Chief City of the whole is Arras.  
The chief Rivers are, 
Rivers.  1. Scharpe, which here washes Arras, and runs into Flanders nigh Douai. 2. Lys, which here washes Aire and St. Venand, and runs into Flanders. 3. Aa, which here washes▪ Reutly and St. Omars, and runs into Flanders. 4. Canche, washing Hesden, and runs into France.  
The Towns in this Province are thus situated; 
Situation of the Towns.  viz. 1. Liques, the most Northern place of Note, nigh the Borders of France. 2. St. Omars, 8 Miles nigh East of Liques, (on the Aa.) 3. Reutly, 12 Miles nigh South-West of St. Omars, (on the Aa.) 4. Dire, or Drien, 12 Miles East of Reutly, (on the Lys.) 5. St. Venant, five Miles East of Dire, (on the Lys) and Borders of Flanders. 6. Bethune, eight Miles South of Venant. 7. Pernes, seven Miles West of Bethune. 8. Hesdin, 15 Miles South-West of Pernes, (on the Cauche.) 9 Lens, 25 Miles East of Hesdin. 10. Arras, the Metropolis, nine Miles South of Lens, (on the Scharpe) and 70 Miles South-West of Brussels. 11. Pas, 13 South-West of Arras, on the Borders of France. 12. Bapaume, 15 Miles East of Pas, on the Borders of France. These are all under the French.  

Arras.  
ARras, or Atrecht, 
Description of the chief Towns.  is the chief City in this Province, seated on the River Scharpe, and is a place of large Circumference, and well peopled. It consists of two distinct Towns, (formerly parted by a Wall, but now demolished) called by the Names of La Citte and La Ville, the former in a special manner subject to the Bishop, the later to the Secular Prince. Both are very strongly fortified with good Bulwarks, deep and broad (tho' dry) Ditches. The Streets are broad and fair, adorned with a spacious Marketplace. The Citizen's Houses are very commodiously built, having deep and large Rooms under Ground, intended at first as places of Retreat in time War. Here is a beautiful Cathedral, a very wealthy Abbey, and a strong Castle. The Chief Trade of this Place consists in making of vast quantities of Rich Tapestries, and Arras Hang, Says, and many such like Commodities.   

St. Omars.  
ST. Omars, or St. Omer, is the second City in this Province, situated upon the River Aa, by the Borders of Flanders. It is well Fortified with Walls, Bastions, Halfmoons, Ditches, Marshes, and Lakes; in the latter are certain little floating Islands, affording good Pasture for Cattle, and shelter for Fish, which in great numbers seek Covert under them in the extremity of Heat and Cold. The Riches of the Inhabitants, the Canal for Commerce, called the New Fosse, the Abbey of St. Bertin, and more especially the English Seminary of Jesuits, have rendered it a place of public Note. and of no common Fame throughout the World. It stands 36 Miles North West of Arras.   

Aire.  
Air or Arien, is situated upon the River Lys, and is a very strong Place, being environed on three sides by a moorish level, and Fortified with good Ditches, Bastions, Halfmoons, Redoubts, Hornworks, and Counterscarps. It can be closely Besieged but on one side, and there it is defended by a strong Forress called Fort St. James, having five Bastions, two Halfmoons, and a deep Trench. This Place was taken last by the French Anno 1676, and stands 28 Miles North West of Arras.   

Hesdin.  
HEsdin, or Hesdinfert, situated upon the River Canchee; It was built by Charles the Fifth. in the year 1554, nigh the place where old Hesdin stood, but enjoys a far better Situation, and is now a very regular Hexagon, so well contrived and Fortified, that it is esteemed one of the strongest Holds in all the Countries; yet was it taken by the French in the space of six Weeks. This Town stands nigh the Borders of France, 26 Miles nigh West of Arras.    

3. Earldom of HAINAULT.  
HAinault, 
Bounds.  or Henegow, has on the East, Namur, and the Bishopric of Liege; on the West, Flanders and Artois; on the North, Flanders and Brabant; and on the South, France, and the Archbishopric of Cambray. It is in length about 70 Miles, and in breadth 65.  
It aboundeth in most Places with fresh Meadows, 
Quality.  and sweet Pastures, good Fruits, and profitable Trees, and especially with great plenty of Corn. It has 24 Cities or Walled Towns, 950 Villages, four Principalities, three Marquisates, and 15 Counts. The chief City is Mons.  
Chief Rivers are; 
Rivers.  1. Sambre, which here washes Landrechies, Armiers, and Maubeuge, runs into Namur. 2. Scheld, which here washes Bouchain and Valenciennes, runs into Flanders. 3. Hais●e, which washes Binch and Mons, falls into the Scheld nigh Conde. 4. Dender, which here washes Leuse, Ath, and Lessines, and runs into Flanders.  
The Towns in this Province are thus situated, 
Situation of the Towns.  1. Lessines, the most Northern Town of Note nigh Flanders, (on the Dender.) 2. Ath, four Miles South of Lessines, (on the Dender.) 3. Enghien, ten Miles East of Ath. 4. Halle, nigh Brabant, Eight Miles East of Enghien, (on the Senne.) 5. Brain le Comte, seven Miles nigh South of Halle. 6. Signs, three Miles South West of Brain le Comte, (on the Senne.) 7. Roecles, five Miles South of Soignes. 8. Fontane, twelve Miles South East of Roecles: These are all under the Spaniards. 9 Binch, seven Miles West of Fontane. 10. Mons, the Metropolis, eight Miles West of Binch, (on the Haisne and Trulle) and Twenty seven South West of Brussels. 11. Conde, thirteen Miles West of Mons, (on the Scheld.) 12. Valenciennes, six Miles nigh South West of Conde, (on the Scheld.) 13. Bouchain, ten Miles South West of Valenciennes, (on the same River.) 14. Quesnoy, fifteen Miles East of Bouchain. 15. Bavay, ten Miles almost North East of Quesnoy. 16. Maubeuge, seven Miles nigh East of Bavay, (on the Sambre.) 17. Beaumond, nine Miles East of Maubeuge. 18. Ameries, fifteen Miles South West of Beaumond, (on the Sambre.) 19 Landrechies, seven Miles South West of Ameries, (on the same River.) 20. Avesnes, seven Miles East of Landrechies. 21. Lyesses, six Miles East of Avesnes. 22. Chimay, ten Miles East of Lyesses. 23. Marienburg, ten Miles nigh East of Chimay. 24. Phillipville, seven Miles North of Marienhurg: These are all under the French.  

Mons.  
MOns, 
Description of the Chief Towns.  Monts, or Berghen, is the Chief City in this Province, and one of the principal throughout the Low-Countries. It stands upon a higher Ground, but with a gentle Ascent, except one corner of it, which is very high, upon which lies a spacious Plain, (a place used for Games and Pastimes) affording a most delicate prospect This place is wonderfully strong by its very Situation, the Country round about being easily overflown for a great space by the Waters of the Haisne and Trulle, nigh the confluence of which two Rivers, the City stands, the latter of these two cutting it through on the lower side. It is surrounded by a very good Stone Wall, with a threefold broad Ditch, and is defended by a strong Castle. The Buildings of the Town are both Stately and Beautiful, the Streets being large, and the Marketplace spacious; and scarce any place is better provided of Conduits, which continually supply the Inhabitants with Water. Here is a famous College of Cannonesses, who have free leave to departed, and Mary when they shall think fit. This is also a place of good Trade, which consists in divers Commodities and Manufactures, especially in Says, Grograms, and such like.   

Ualenciennes.  
VAlenciennes is a French Frontier, the second in this Province; It stands on the River Scheld, (over which are Ten Bridges, upon them stand Stately and Commodious Houses) encompassed and divided by so many interspersed Channels, that the place is rendered exceeding Defensible, by Reason of the great quantity of Water which can soon drown the Country round about. Besides this, it is Fortified strongly with excellent Walls and Rampires encompassed with extraordinary broad and deep Ditches; and by Reason of the great difference of Situation in several parts of the City, it cannot well be Besieged with less than three Armies at once. Here are several fine Buildings in it, as the great Church of our Lady, the large Convent of the Franciscans, and another for the Dominicans; the Town House with many Building for Public Use. This Place has the Staple of French Wines; and here is also made fine Linen Cloth, equalling that of Cambray, with Water-Tabbies, and such like Commodities. This Town stands seventeen Miles almost West of Mons.   

Marienburg.  
MArienburg, Built by Mary Queen of Hungary, Sister to Charles the Fifth, in the year 1542. It is a French Frontier, situated on the River Blanch. It was (besides the Situation so advantageous) so excellently well Fortified at first with a very strong Wall, and four good Bulwarks, that it was looked upon as impregnable, if provided of a sufficient Garrison of Courageous Men, the loss of it (to the incredible prejudice of these Countries) being imputed to the base and unworthy Behaviour of the Defendants. This Town stands Twenty eight Miles South East of Mons, and (as I take it) is now Dismantled.   

Phillipville.  
PHillipville, is another French Frontier Town, Bordering on Liege, built by Philip the Second, King of Spain, for a Bulwark against the French, and Honoured with his own Name. It is but a small place, but is a very strong Fortress, strengthened with five Royal Bastions, besides Walls and other good Works fit for Defence. This Town stands about Twenty eight Miles South East of Mons.    

4. Earldom of NAMUR.  
NAmur has on the East, 
Bounds.  the Bishopric of Liege; on the West, Hainault; on the North, Brabant; and on the South, part of Luxemburg, and the Bishopric of Liege. It is in length about 34 Miles, and in breadth 30.  
It is plentifully stored with all Commodities, 
Quality.  the Hills clothed with Woods full of Fowl and Venison, and the Valleys full of Corn; rich in Mines and Quarries of Marble of all sorts. It has in it Four Cities or Walled Towns, and 184 Villages. The Chief City is Namur.  
The Chief Rivers are, 
Rivers.  1. Maes, which runs through the midst of this Province into the Bishopric of Liege, and washes Charlemont, Dinant, Bovines and Namur. 2. Sambre, which here washes Charleroy, and falls into the M●es at Namur.  
The Towns in this Province are thus situated: 
Situation of the Town.  1. Charleroy, the most Western Town (on the Sambre) by the Borders of Hainault. 2. Namur, the Metropolis, 17 Miles East of Charleroy, (on the Maes and Sambre) and 30 nigh Southeast of Brussels. 3. Bovines or Bovigne, 12 Miles South of Namur, (on the Maes) by the Borders of Liege. 4. Charlemont, seven Miles South of Bovines, (on the Maes) by the Borders of Liege and Luxemburg. In this Province is also that remarkable Village of Flerus, six Miles North-East of Charleroy, standing on the Borders of Brabant, 22 Miles nigh South of Brussels. These Towns are all under the Spaniards.  

Namur.  
NAmur is the Chief City of this Province, 
Description of the Chief Towns.  situated in a flat Bottom between two Hills, upon the Confluence of the Maes and Sambre, which divides the Town into two unequal parts, the passage over both of them being by two Stone-Bridges, which make the place both more commodious and more beautiful. The City is adorned with a fair Marketplace, a Guild-Hall, divers Churches, & a great Number of very good Stone-Buildings. Here is also a stately and strong Castle, standing upon a very high Hill, the Situation of which renders it very defensible, and much conduces to the strength of the Town. Here are several Religious Houses, of which that of the Franciscans is Chief. This City is rich, and inhabited for the most part by Nobility, well trained, and of a Martial Discipline, having but few Merchants and Artificers among them.   

Charleroy.  
CHarleroy is a Frontier Town in this this Province, which was built by the Spaniards in the year 1666. (in Honour of the present King of Spain) seated upon a rising Ground in the exterior and Western Angle, made by the meeting of the Rivers Pieton and Sambre. Soon after it was built it was quitted by the Spaniards; and by the French soon after so fortified, that it became one of the most considerable Holds in all these Countries, as it is still. It was restored to the Spaniards in the year 1679. This Town stands 14 Miles West of Namur, and 21 East of Mons.   

Charlemont.  
CHarlemont is also a Frontier Town of the Spaniards in the Bounds of this Province, which was built in the year 1555. by Charles the Fifth, (from whom it took its Name.) It is very conveniently seated upon a Hill, near the left Bank of the River Maes, (which affords it a good Trade) and is a very strong Fortress, (though but a small Town) and of very exact and regular Fortification. This Town stands 20 Miles South of Namur.   

Bovines.  
BOvines, or Bovigne, is another Frontier Town, (but whether of the French or Spaniards I am a little uncertain) situated on the West-Bank of the Maes, scarce two Miles from Dinant on the other side of the River. It is but a small Town, and of no very great Strength, but is chief considerable for its being a Pass between Namur and Luxemburg, and for That it deserves here to be taken Notice of. It stands 11 Miles South of Namur.    

5. Dukedom of BRABANT.  
BRabant has on the East the Bishopric of Liege, 
Bounds.  and part of Gelderland; on the West, Zealand (in the United Provinces) and Flanders; on the North, Holland and Gelderland; and the South and South-West, Namur and Hainault. It is in length 90 Miles, and in breadth 72.  
The Air is generally wholesome and good; 
Quality.  the Soil naturally very fruitful, except some of the Northern parts, which are somewhat sandy and barren, but those are managed to the best advantage. It has in it 26 Cities or Walled Towns, and 100 Villages. The Chief City (setting aside Antwerp) is Brussels.  
Chief Rivers are, 
Rivers.  1. Demer, which washeses Diest, Sichen, A●rschot, runs through Mec●lin and falls into the Scheld. 2. Dommel, which washes Eyndoven and Boisleduc, and falls into the Maes, 3. Senne, which here washes Brussels and Vilvorden, falls in the Demer, and so to the Scheld. 4. Aa, which washes Helmont, and falls into the Dommel at Boisleduc. 5. Dyle, washing Louvain. And, 6. Gias, washing Tienen, both falling into the Demer.  
The Town in this Province are thus situated. 
Situation of the Towns.  1. Grave, the most Northern Town (on the Maes) by Gelderland. 2. Helmont, 18 Miles South of Grave, (on the Aa.) 3. Eyndoven, nine Miles West of Helmont, (on the Dommel.) 4. Boisleduc, 16 Miles nigh North of Eyndoven, (on the Dommel and Aa.) 5. Breda, 20 Miles West of Boisleduc. 6. Bergen-op-Zome, 18 Mile nigh West of Breda; These are all under the Hollanders. 7. Herentals, 30 Miles Southeast of Bergen-op-Zome. 8. Liere, 11 Miles South-West of Herentals. 9 Sichen, 14 Miles nigh East of Liere. 10. Diest, three Miles Southeast of Sichen. 11. Halen, four Miles Southeast of Diest. 12. Leeuwe, six Miles South of Halen. 13. Tienen, seven Miles West of Leeuwe, (on the Gias.) 14. Louvain or Loeven, 10 Miles nigh West of Tienen, (on the Dyle.) 15. Vilvorden, 10 Miles West of Louvain, (on the Senne.) 16. Brussels or Brussels, the Metropolis, seven Miles South of Vilvorden, (on the Senne.) 17. Niville▪ 12 Miles South of Brussels, nigh Hainault. 18. Gemblours, 15 Miles East of Niville, nigh Namur. 19 Judoigne, 11 Miles North-East of Gemblours. 20. Hannuye, nine Miles East of Judoigne. These are all under the Spaniards.  

Brussels.  
BRussels, 
Description of the Chief Towns.  or Brussels, the Chief City of this Province, and the Seat of the Spanish Governor for these Countries; a very large City, sweetly seated on the River Senne. It is compassed with a double and high Wall, and very large Ditches; in the Circuit thereof were formerly 74 Towers, many of which have been since ruined. It is well built, and has large, handsome, and convenient Streets. The King's Palace is a most Magnificent and Stately Building, having Room enough to lodge several Kings at once, to which belongs many excellent Gardens, Grottoes, Ponds, Waterworks, Walks, etc. The Senate-House is a Noble Pile of Building. Here are also many other Magnificent Palaces, a great Number of Religious Houses, and Hospitals, too many to mention here. Here are seven Public Fountains, seven Principal Streets, about which are seven stately Houses rent by the Public; seven Parish Churches, seven Noble Families, seven Licenced Midwives, and seven Gates of Doric Work. The Artificers and Tradesmen make Fifty Two Companies: All which Constitute nine larger Bodies, among which the Cutlers and Armour-makers are chief.   

Louvain.  
LOvain, Louvain, or Loeven, is reckoned the Second City in this Province, the head of a Quarter or Tetrarchy, most pleasently seated on the River Dyle, and is one of the largest places in the Low-Country, being three Rod more in Circuit than Ghent within the Walls, in which are many delightful Fields, pleasant Orchards, and fine Gardens. It is encompassed with large deep Ditches, cut in many places through a Flinty Rock, or very hard Gravel. The Walls are strongly built, being raised from the very bottom of the Ditch, so that scarce a third part of the Work comes at a distance into view; and in the Circuit of these Walls are 53 Towers, and no less than 16 Draw-Bridges, placed conveniently for the better securing of the Gates, which are in number 11, built all of curious white Stone. The Buildings of the Town, in general, are neither well built, nor well kept, but the Stadt-house is a stately Structure. Here is a famous University, which has 43 Colleges. The Orders of the Dominicans, Franciscans, and Carthusians, have each of them a Convent: The Jesuits have also their proper College. This Town stands 15 Miles East of Brussels.   

Boisleduc.  
BOisleduc, or Hertogen Bosche, the Head of a Quarter or Tetrarchy, a Frontier of the Hollanders; Situated upon the Confluence of the Dommel and Aa. It is of a Triangular Form, seated on a Hill in the midst of a Fenny level of great extent, so that the Avenues to the Town are upon Artificial Causays, made turning and winding, to be commanded in all Places by one or other of the six Scounces or Forts, at some distance without the Town. It is encompassed with a strong Wall, and a deep and broad Ditch, seconded by good Bulwarks and Ramparts, and all other such Works as may render a Town so commodiously Situated, little less than impregnable. Several Canals (some bearing large Vessels) run through this City; over which lie Fifty one Stone Bridges, and Thirty eight Wooden ones. The Market place is spacious enough, and is remarkable for the fair Building wherewith it is Surrounded. It has a great Trade in Needles and Knives of better Metal, besides great quantities of Woollen and Linen Cloth. It stands Sixty two Miles North East of Brussels.   

Breda.  
BReda, a Frontier of the Hollanders, in Boisleduc Quarter, a place pleasantly seated, and is considerable for its bigness; and is both well built and populous; and also a place of great Strength, being encompassed with very thick Walls, and Mounts of Earth, and two Trenches always full of Water, one whereof is very broad and deep: The Town is handsomely built, and has a strong and beautiful Castle, and fair Palace for the Prince of Orange, (our King,) to whom the whole Town do more properly belong. Here is commonly a good Garrison; and ever since the surprise of the Town by the Turf Boat, it is the custom to search all laden Boats by stabbing them with a Spit. This Town stands Forty eight Miles North of Brussels.   

Bergen op Zome.  
BErgen op Zome, is another Frontier of the Hollanders, of singular importance by Reason of its Situation between Brabant, Flanders, Holland, and Zealand; and the greatest part of the Country about it lies very low, and is Habitable only by Banks. It is certainly at present a place of exceeding Strength; for besides its Wall and Trench, it is provided of Half Moons, Hornworks, and other Structures of Defence, contrived by such as are most Skilful in the Art of Fortification. The Buildings of the Town are very fair and handsome; and its three Market Places are large and capacious. Amongst the Edifices, the Church of St. Lambert, and the Marquis' Palace deserves Observation. This Town stands Forty two Miles North of Brussels, and Eighteen of Antwerp.   

Gemblours.  
GEmblours, a Frontier Town of the Spaniards on the Borders of Namur, situated upon the steep of an Hill; being environed by Precipices and deep Valleys on all sides but towards the East, which it is overtoped by the highest point of the said Hill, at the Foot whereof runs the small River Lorn. This Town is but small, and is most remarkable for the famous Abbey of St. Benedict, the Abbot whereof is Temporal as well as Spiritual Lord of the Town. This Town stands 20 Miles South-West of Brussels.   

Niville.  
NIville, another Spanish Frontier on the Borders of Hainault. It is but a small place, but well fortified, and enjoys several ample Privileges. It is most remarkable for the famous Nunnery, and the great Quantities of fine Linen Cloth, said to equal that of Cambray. This Town stands 13 Miles South of Brussels.    

6. The MARQUISATE.  
THe Marquisate of the Holy Emperor, 
Bounds.  is a very small Province, accounted one of the Four Quarters or Tetrarchies of Brabant, bounded on the West with Flanders, from which separated by the River Scheld, and on all other sides by Brabant. It is much smaller than it was formerly, not being above seven Miles long, and four broad; yet it is reckoned a distinct Province from the rest of the Netherlands.  
The Chief Rivers are, 
Rivers▪  1. Scheld, which washes Antwerp, and divides this Province from Flanders, and then Brabant from Flanders. 2. Schynt, which also runs by Antwerp, and there falls into the Scheld.  
The chief and only place of Note in this Province is Antwerp, 
Situation of the Town.  the Metropolis of all these Provinces. It stands on the River Scheld on the Borders of Flanders, 22 Miles North of Brussels, and 75 South of Amsterdam. it is now under the subjection of the Spaniards. I find no Villages in this Province.  

Antwerp.  
ANtwerp was formerly one of the most famous places in Europe, 
Description of the Town.  and still a Noble City, deservedly counted the chief of these Provinces. It is nigh eight Miles in Circuit, and is compared to a Bow, the string of which is represented by the River Scheld, on which it stands. It is encompassed with vast strong and beautiful Walls, being 110 Foot broad on the top, upon which are four or five Rows of Linden Trees regularly planted; the Walls themselves being excellently faced with Stone, having eight strong Bulwarks contrived with great Art for mutual Defence, and 13 fine Gates for entrance. The Streets are strait and large, and the Buildings more Stately and Magnificent, for Beauty equalling, if not surpassing, any in all Europe. On the South side of the City stands the Citadel, an incomparable Work, about a Mile in Compass: It is a Pentagon composed of five Royal Bastions, the best contrived of all Modern Fortifications, commanding both City and Country. To describe all the Churches, public Buildings, etc. would take a Volume. For matter of Trade it once surpassed any place in the World, but now much declined, though still of vast resort, by reason of the excellent River which bears Ships of the greatest Burden close up to the very shore.    

7. signory of MECHLIN.  
MEchlin, 
Bounds.  or Malines, is another very small Province, bounded on every side with Brabant, and is nigh the middle of it, though not far off the Borders of Flanders. It is in length about eight Miles, and in breadth six.  
It is a distinct Province from the rest, and Residence for the Parliament for these Countries, but has not those Privileges that Brabant has; for that Reason the Women here when they are ready to Lie-in, go into Brabant to be brought to Bed, that their Children may enjoy their Privileges.  
In the compass of this Province lies one City, 
Situation of the Town.  or Walled Town, and nine Villages. The City is called Mechlin, on the River Demer, fourteen Miles almost North East of Brussels, and as many South East of Antwerp, and under the Spaniards.  
Chief Rivers are, 1. Demer, 
Rivers,  which runs through the middle, and washes Mechlin, and then into Brabant, and falls into the Scheld. 2. Senne, which here falls into the Demer.  
To this Province is usually joined (by Geographers) the Dukedom of Aerschot, 
Duke of Aerschot.  lying Eastward of Mechlin, about thirteen Miles long, and four broad. The Chief Place is Aerschot, thirteen Miles East of Mechlin, (on the Demer) under the Spaniards.  

Mechlin.  
MEchlin, 
Desoription of the Towns.  or Malines, is very commodiously seated on the River Demer, which runs through the midst of it, dividing the City into divers Islands, which are united in several Places by a great number of Bridges. It is a place of considerable Strength, being Fortified with good Walls, but much more defenseable by Reason of its own level Situation, and the flatness of the adjoining Country, which upon every little occasion, may be laid under Water. The Houses are very neatly built, and considerable both for Beauty and largeness of Structure. It is divided into seven Parishes, each of which have a Magnisicent and Stately Church; that of St. Rumbald being Chief, having a very lofty Tower. The Chief Trade of this Place consists in Tanning, making of Linen Cloth, and casting great Artillery and Bells.    

8. Bishopric of LIEGE.  
LIege, 
Bounds.  has on the East, Limburg and Juliers in Germany; on the West and North, Hainault, Namur and Brabant; and on the South, Luxembourg. It is part of the Westphalian Circle in Germany, though annexed to these Provinces, and is in length about 74 Miles, and in breadth 35.  
The Soil is very fruitful, 
Quality.  producing great plenty of Fowl and Venison, Mines of Lead and Iron, with large Quarries of Marble of all sorts, and Alablasters, which very much enriches this Country. It has in it 24 Cities or Walled Towns, and 1800 Villages. The Chief City is Liege.  
Chief Rivers are, 1. Maes, 
Rivers.  which here washes Dinant, Hoey, Liege, Maestricht, Stochem and Maeseyck, and runs into Gelderland. 2. Demer, which here washing Bilsen and Huffelt, runs into Brabant. 3. Jecker, which washes Tongres, and falls into the Maes at Maestricht. 4. Wesdret, which washes Viviers, and falls into the Maes at Liege.  
The Towns in this Province are thus situated: 
Situation of the Towns.  1. Hamont, the most North Town. 2. Peer, nine Miles South-West of Hamont. 3. Brey, seven Miles East of Peer. 4. Maeseyck, 11 Miles East of Brey, (on the Maes) bordering on Juliers. 5. Stochem, five Miles South of Maeseck, (on the Maes▪) 6. Herk, 25 Miles nigh West of Stochem, (on the Herk) 7. Haffelt, five Miles East of Herk, (on the Demer.) 8. St. Truyen. eight Miles South-West of Haffelt. 9 Tongeren, 10 Miles East of St. Truyen. 10. Bilsen, five Miles North-East of Tongeren. 11. Maestricht, six Miles East of Bilsen, (on the Maes,) by Limburg. This is under the Hollanders. 12. Liege or Luyck, the Metropolis, 13 Miles South of Maestricht, (on the Maes.) 13. Hoey, on the same River, 14 Miles South-West of Liege. 14. Chiney, 17 Miles nigh South-West of Hoey. These are all (except Maestricht) under the Bishop of Liege. 15. Dinant, 10 Miles South-West of Chiney, (on the Maes.) 16. Florennes, 10 Miles West of Dinant. 17. Walcourt, or Valencourt, seven Miles West of Florennes. 18. Thuin, 10 Miles nigh West of Walcourt. These are all under the French.  

Liege.  
LIege, or Luyck, 
Description of the Chief Towns.  is the Principal City in this Province, situated in a pleasant Valley environed with Hills; the River Maes entering it in two Branches accompanied with lesser Streams, which make many delightful Islands. It is above four Miles in Circuit, but inferior to several others in these parts for Beauty or Riches, the Houses being for the most part built of Timber, some of them being covered with Board's, and some with Slates; and the Streets are neither broad, nor cleanly kept. On the Brow of a Hill which hangs over it, stands the Citadel or Castle of great strength, built to Command the Town, without which it would be but of small Consequence. It is a famous University, Endowed with large Ecclesiastical Revenues. Here are eight Collegiate, and 32 Parochial Churches; of these most are fair and stately. The whole Town is made up of Thirty Two Companies of Freemen, among whom the Goldsmiths have the Pre-eminence.   

Maestricht.  
MAestricht is the second City in this Province, subject to the Hollanders. It is situated upon the River Maes, by which it is cut thorough, not in the midst, but on one side by the said River, and the lesser part which lies towards Germany is called the Wick. It is fortified with good Works, besides a strong Wall and Trench, and the Wick is said to be stronger than the Town. Towards the Southeast lies a Hill, which rises gently, and overlooks part of the Town, under which is one of the Noblest Quarries of Stone in the World: To prevent this Disadvantage, the Bastion answering to it is built very high. One Advantage to the Besieger is the Nature of the Earth, which is very Minable, and Commodious for Entrenching. The private Houses are generally covered with black Slate, otherwise not very beautiful. The Town-House is a very fair Structure; and the Stone-Bridge, which joins both parts of the City, has nine Arches, and is ve-beautiful. Here are nigh Twenty Monasteries, and three Dutch Churches; and one common to the English and French.   

Dinant.  
DInant, is a Frontier Town of the French in this Province, on the Borders of Namur. It stands on the East-Bank of the River Maes, (scarce two Miles from Bovines on the other side) over which it has a Stone-Bridge. It is but a small place, but yet of account; and was formerly of vast Trade, but it has been so often destroyed, that the Trade have been extremely hindered; but however the Inhabitants have a considerable Revenue from Black Marble, Iron and Brass. This Town stands 38 Miles South-West of Liege, and 14 South of Namur.    

9 Dukedom of LIMBURG.  
LImburg has on the East, 
Bounds.  Juliers in Germany; on the West, the Bishopric of Liege; and the North, part of Liege and Juliers; and on the South Luxemburgh. This is also accounted a part of the Circle of Westphalia in Germany, being in length about Thirty eight Miles, and in breadth Thirty.  
This Province produces all necessary Commodities, 
Quality.  except Wine, which defect is Recompensed with excellent Wheat, great store of Fuel, and plenty of the best Iron Mines in all these Countries. It has in it five Cities or Walled Towns, and 123 Villages. The Chief City in Limburg.  
Chief Rivers are, 
Rivers.  1. Maes, which runs but through a little part of this Province. 2. Geul, which washes Valkenburg, and falls into the Maes 3. Wesdret, which watereth Limburg, and runs into Liege. 4. Bervine, which washes Dalem, and falls into the Maes.  
The Towns of these Province are thus Situated. 1. Remborch, the most North Eastern Town on the Borders of Juliers. 2. Rolduck, four Miles South of Remborch, on the Borders of Juliers. 3. Falkenburg, or Fauquemont, thirteen Miles West of Rolduck, (on the Geul.) 4. Dalem, ten Miles nigh South West of Valkenburg, (on the Bermine) these are all under the Hollanders. 5. Limburg, the Metropolis, 15 Miles nigh South East of Dalem, (on the Wesdret) and 70 nigh East of Brussels. This is under the Spaniards, and is the only place of Note that they now have here.  

Limburg.  
LImburg is the Chief City in this Province, 
Description of the Chief Towns.  which is Situated upon a Rock, which overlooks all the Country round about; at the bottom thereof runs the River Wesdrit, almost round it among several shady Woods. It is but a small City, for it chief consists of one broad short Street; neither is it considerable for its Beauty, for the Building are for the most part of Wood, but it is of no small Consideration for its Strength, for it is encompassed with a strong Wall and a Trench, and the access to it, which is on the North side, is extremely difficult, lying all along upon the edge of the Rock; from one side thereof to the other the Gate of the Town (over which are the Governor's Lodgings) spreeds itself, and quite Locks up and Commands the whole Passage.   

Ualkenburg.  
VAlkenburg, or Vauquemont, is reckoned the Second City in Limburg, said to belong to the Bishop of Liege, though now under the Hollanders. It is situated upon the River Geul, and is large, and indifferent neatly Built, as well as tolerably Fortified; but the Castle, which stands above it, upon a steep Rock, is a place of more than ordinary Strength, being inaccessible, and impregnable to an Enemy that brings not Cannon along with him: In it are said to be certain Caves of so prodigious a Bigness, that a whole Army may be well hid in them. Yet in the year 1672, upon the News of the French coming, it was immediately quitted. It stands 20 Miles North of Limburg.    

10. Dukedom of LUXEMBURG.  
LVxemburg, or Lutzenburg, has on the East, 
Bounds.  the Archbishopric of Triers in Germany; on the West, some of the Bishopric of Liege, and Champagne in France; on the North, Liege and Limburg; and on the South Lorraine in France. It is in length about Eighty two Miles, and in breadth Seventy two.  
It is for the most part fruitful of Corn, 
Quality.  yielding also some Wines, some Mines, and many excellent Quarries of goodly Stone. The Western parts are somewhat barren of Corn, but very plentiful in Fowl and Venison. It has in it Twenty three Cities or Walled Towns, and 1169 Villages. The Chief City of the whole is Luxemburg.  
Chief Rivers are, 
Rivers.  1. Moselle, which here washes Maisiers, Thionville, Remich, and Wasserbillich, runs into Germany. 2. Ourt, which here washes Hofalize, La Roche, and Durbuy, runs into Liege. 3. Semoy, which here washes Chiney and Buillon, runs a little into France, and falls into the Maes. 4. Sour, which washes Dietkick and Ethternack, falls into the Moselle.  
The Towns of this Province are thus situated: 
Situation of the Towns.  1. Durbuy, the most Northern Town of Note, (on the Ourt.) 2. Bastoigne, 21 Miles nigh South of Durbuy. 3. Viander, 19 Miles East of Bastoigne, (on the Vra.) 4. Dietkirk, six Miles nigh South of Vianden, (on the S●ur.) 5. Arlon, 17 Miles South-West of Dietkirk. 6. Luxembourg, the Metropolis, 13 Miles nigh East of Arlon, (on the Alsitz,) and above 100 nigh Southeast of Brussels. 7. Road Macheren, 10 Miles nigh Southeast of Luxemburg, (nigh the Moselle.) 8. Thionville, six Miles South-West of Rode Macheren, (on the Moselle.) 9 Esche, nigh 10 Miles North-West of Thionville. 10. Virton, 15 West of Esche. 11. Yvoix, or Ivoix, 17 Miles West of Virton. 12. Montmedy, 12 Southeast of Yvoix. 13. Stenay, or Altenay, eight Miles nigh West of Montmedy, (on the Maes.) 14. Dampvillers, 12 Miles Southeast of Stenay. 15. Masiers, 32 Miles East of Dampvillers, (on the Moselle) bordering on Lorraine. These are all under the French.  
In the Bounds of this Province lies the Dukedom of Buillon, and Territory of St. Hubart, (both belonging to the Bishop of Liege) though at present under the French. The Chief Places are, 1. St. Hubart, 13 Miles West of Bastoigne. 2. Buillon, or Bovillon, 19 Miles nigh South-west of St. Hubart.  

Luxemburg.  
LVxemburg, or Lutzenburg, 
Description of the chief Towns.  is the Principal City of this Province, and is commodiously seated in respect of Strength, upon the little River Alstitz, which divides it into two equal parts; the best part of it stands on the top of a Hill, and is surrounded with very good and defensible Walls, and other proper Fortifications thereto belonging. It is of great compass, and is indifferently stored with good Stone-Buildings, but by reason of the many Hazards of War it has gone through, many of the Houses were not only neglected, but deserted by the Owners. The Old Town, which in former times was a large and well-built City, is now but only the Suburbs to the New. Here is a Cloister of Franciscans, said to be founded in the Life-time of St. Francis. It has been under the French ever since the year 1684. who since their late possession have much added to its Fortifications.   

Thionville.  
THionville is the second City in this Province, commodiously seated upon the Western Bank of the River Moselle. It is a place of very great Strength, encompassed with a Brick and Stone Wall, having six Bulwarks, and strengthened with four large Hornworks; the broad and deep Ditch which surrounds it not being destitute of Water even in the greatest Drought in Summer. The outward sloping Curtain is all along thick set with strong Stakes or Pallisadoes; and before the Gate that opens towards Luxemburg, is moreover raised a vast Hornwork. This Town stands 14 Miles South of Luxemburg.   

Montmedy.  
MOntmedy, deserves to be mentioned here, though it is a place of no great bigness, yet it is always reckoned a place of great strength. It is very conveniently situated upon the top of an high Hill, the foot whereof is watered by the River Chier. It has been oftentimes taken by the French in the Wars of these later Ages, which was generally imputed to its want of Provisions, and a sufficient Garrison.    

GELDERLAND.  
GElderland, 
Bounds.  (I mean only that part which is subject to the Spaniards) or the Quarter of Ruermond, has on the East, and North, Cleves in Germany; on the West, Brabant; and on the South, Juliers in Germany. It lies some distance from the rest of Gelderland, being 36 Miles long, and 28 broad.  
The Soil is Fruitful, 
Quality.  and bears all sorts of Grains; abounding moreover with rich Pasture Grounds, which Fattens great droves of cattle, which are sent from many far places.  
Chief Rivers are, 1. Maes, which runs through the midst of this part, 
Rivers.  washing Ruermond and Venlo, and so passes on, dividing Brabant from the rest of Gelderland. 2. Niers, which washes Gelder's, and runs into Cleves.  
The Cities or Walled Towns are only three, 
Situation of the Towns.  and are thus situated. 1. Gelder's, the Metropolis nigh the Borders of Cleves, (on the Niers) about Eighty four Miles North East of Brussels. 2. Venlo, ten Miles South West of Gelder's, (on the Maes) nigh the Borders of Juliers. 3. Ruermond, or Roermond, eleven Miles South of Venlo, (on the Maes) likewise by the Borders of Juliers. These are all Subject to the Spaniards.  

Gelder's.  
Gelder's, 
Description of the Chief Towns.  the Chief City in this part, and giveth Name to the whole Province; It is a place of no very great bigness, seated in a very convenient place, and receives the little River Niers into its Trenches. It has a Castle of great Antiquity, the ancient Seat of those who were Governors of this Province, under several Titles; which together with the City itself, is strongly Fortified by the Marshes that encompass them both; but whether it may be imputed to this, or to the firm Loyalty of the Inhabitants, that it was never yet brought under the Jurisdiction of the United Provinces, I shall not presume to determine. This Town stands 26 Miles nigh South East of Nimigen, the Chief of the Province.   

Ruermond.  
RVermond, or Roermond, which gives Name to this Quarter or Part, is situated on the River Maes, where it receives the Roer, very convenient for Defence. It is a rich and well Peopled City, and is remarkable both for the Strength of its Walls, and the neatness of its Buildings. It is a Bishops See, and is Cathedral Church, is dedicated to the Holy Ghost; here is also an ample and wealthy Monastery of the Carthusians, so much commended by Travellers. This Town stands 21 Miles South of Gelder's.    

Archbishopric of CAMBRAY.  
CAmbray, or Cambrese, was some times reckoned a part of Hainault, 
Bounds.  but distinct, bounded on the North and East with Hainault; on the West with Artois; and on the South, Picardy in France. It is length 32 Miles, and in breadth 18.  
The Soil of this Province is extraordinary Fruitful, 
Quality.  producing great quantities of Corn, Grains, and several Fruits, but is not altogether so good for Wines. The Archbishop of this Province was sometimes reckoned a Prince of the Empire.  
The Chief Rivers are, 
Rivers.  1. Scheld, which here washes Crevecoer and Cambray, and then runs into Hainault and Flanders. 2 Selle, which here washes Chateau Cambreses, and runs into Hainault. 3. Sambre, which go through a little part of this Province, and runs into Hainalt.  
The Cities or Walled Towns are here but three in Number, and are thus situated: 1. Cambray, 58 Miles Southeast of Brussels, (on the Scheld▪) 2. Crevecoer, five Miles South of Cambray, (on the Scheld.) 3. Chateau Cambreses, 12 Miles East of Crevecoer, (on the Selle.) These are all under the French.  

Cambray.  
CAmbray, 
Description of the Town.  or Camerick, is the Chief City in this Province, by the Borders of Hainault. It is situated upon the River Scheld, which runs through it, and fills all its Ditches. It is said to be of greater Importance than almost any other in the Low-Countries; being regularly fortified with Ramparts, Bastions, Halfmoons, and two good Forts; and is commanded by a Citadel of Square Figure; and is moreover placed in a most advantageous Situation; having on the Westside, and in a low bottom, exceeding large Suburbs, with delicate Meadows and Gardens lying all along the River. The private Buildings are very fair, and the public much fairer. It contains nine Parishes, and has three Abbeys, with a great Number of Religious Houses, besides Hospitals and other public Buildings. Here are many Rich Merchants, and the principal Trade consists in making that fine Linen called Cambric. It stands 32 Miles South-West of Mons, and 94 North of Paris.    

BEcause Calais is a Frontier Town, and a place of great Importance, I think it will be convenient to give a Description of it, though it be in no part of Flanders.  
Calais.  
CAlais, or Calis, a very strong Town in the Province of Picardy in France, once belonging to the English, and held by them 210 years; but regained by the French in the Reign of Queen Mary; the loss of which grieved her so much, as it was thought the cause of her death. It is very advantageously situated for Defence nigh the Sea; now very strongly fortified after the Modern Fashion, with an impenetrable Wall and Bastions of Earth, a deep Trench full of Water to the Landward, and a large Citadel. The Wall and Citadel were built about 65 years since. The old Stone-Wall and Ditch are still remaining, but enclosed with the new. The Town is somewhat bigger than Dover in England, from which it stands opposite, and is very populous, and well frequented, by reason of its being the immediate Port from England, and for that Reason called the Key of France. It hath a large square Piazza or Marketplace, wherein are two great Markets weekly kept, the one on Tuesdays, the other on Saturdays. The Government is by a Mayor and four Eschevins, chosen annually by the Burgesses or Freemen.    

An INDEX of all the Provinces, Cities, Towns, Forts, Rivers, etc. in Flanders, or the Spanish Netherlands. Showing (the Cities, Forts, etc.) in what Province they are, to what Prince they are subject, the Page and Figure that refer to them in the Book, their Longitude and Latitude, (according to T. de Wets Maps, the first Meridian beginning at Teneriff.) And also all the several ways of spelling of them, to avoid mistakes. Designed for the speedy finding of any place, and may serve for a Geographical Dictionary for these Parts.  

A.  
AA, a River in the Province of Brabant, mentioned Pag. 39 Fig. 4.  
Aa, another River in the Provinces of Artois and Flanders, mentioned pag. 22. and fig. 3.  
Aalst, or Alost. See Aelst.  
Aath. See Ath.  
Aelst, Aalst, or Alost, a Town in the Province of Flanders, belonging to the Spaniards, mentioned pag. 18. fig. 13. Lon. 23. 19 Lat. 51. 1.  
Aerdenburg. See Ardenburg.  
Aerschot, or Aschot, a Town in the Province of Brabant, (here joined to Mechlin) under the Spaniards, mentioned pag. 51. Lon. 24. 10. Lat. 51. 4.  
Aire, or Arien, a Town in the Province of Artois, subject to the French, mentioned pag. 23. fig. 4. and described pag. 25. Lon. 21. 30. Lat. 50. 43.  
Alost, or Aalst. See Aelst.  
St. Amand, a Town in the Province of Flanders, belonging to the French, mentioned pag. 9 fig. 26. Lon. 22. 38. Lat. 50. 29.  
Antwerp, Antwerpen, or Anvers, the Metropolis of the Marquisate, and of all these Provinces under the Spaniards, mentioned and described pag. 48. Lon. 23. 36. Lat. 51. 16.  
Ardenburg, or Aerdenburg, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the Hollanders, mentioned pag. 8. fig. 5. Lon. 22. 36. Lat. 51. 22.  
Arleux, a Town in the Province of Hainault under the French, not here mentioned, Lon. 22. 32. Lat. 50. 20.  
Arien. See Aire.  
Arlon, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, under the French, mentioned pag. 64. fig. 5. Lon. 25. 12. Lat. 49. 45.  
Armentiers, a Town in the Province of Flanders, belonging to the French, mentioned pag. 9 fig. 23. Lon. 22. 6. Lat. 50. 46.  
Armiers, a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the French, mentioned pag. 28. fig. 18. Lon. 23. 6. Lat. 50. 15.  
Atras', or Atrecht, the Metropolis of Artois, a B. under the French, mentioned pag. 23. fig. 10. Lon. 21. 58. Lat. 50. 19 described pag. 23. and 24.  
ARTOIS, one of the Ten Provinces under the French, described pag. 22. etc.  
Ascot. See Aerschot.  
Astenay. See Stenay.  
Ath, or Aath, a Town in the Province of Hainault, belonging to the Spaniards, mentioned pag. 27. Fig. 2. Lon. 23. 3. Lat. 50. 47.  
Atrecht. See Arras.  
Avesnes, a Town in Hainault under the French, mentioned pag. 28. fig. 20. Lon. 23. 12. Lat. 50. 10.  
Axel, a Town in the Province of Flanders, belonging to the Hollanders, mentioned pag. 8. fig. 2. Lon. 23. 6. Lat. 51. 21.   

B.  
BApaume, a Town in the Province of Artois, under the French, mentioned pag. 23. fig. 12. Lon. 22. 5. Lat. 50. 8.  
Bastoigne, or Bastonach, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, mentioned pag. 64. fig. 2. Lon. 25. 12. Lat. 50. 5.  
Bavay, a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the French, mentioned pag. 28. fig. 15. Lon. 34. 4. Lat. 50. 24.  
Beaumond, a Town in the Province of Hainault, subject to the French, mentioned pag. 28. fig. 17. Lon. 23. 28. Lat. 50. 17.  
Beer, or Peer, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege, under that Bishop, mentioned pag. 54. fig. 2. Lon. 24. 42, Lat. 51. 12.  
Bergen. See Mons.  
Bergen op Zome, a Town on Province of Brabant, under the Hollanders, mentioned pag. 39 fig. 6. Lon. 23. 32. Lat. 51. 32.  
Bervine, a River in the Province of Limburg, mentioned pag. 60.  
Bethune, a Town in the Province of Artois, under the French, mentioned pag. 23. fig. 6. Lon. 21. 42. Lat. 50. 37.  
Bilsen, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege, subject to that Bishop, mentioned pag. 54. fig. 10. Lon. 24. 41. Lat. 50. 54.  
Binch, a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the French, mentioned pag. 28. fig. 9 Lon. 23. 26. Lat. 50. 27.  
Boilleduc, Bolduc, Bosch, St. Hertogen Bosch, or Shertogen Bosch; a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Hollanders; mentioned pag. 39 fig. 4. and described pag. 43. Lon. 24. 29. Lat. 51. 42.  
Bouchain, a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the French; mentioned pag. 28. fig. 13. Lon. 22. 33. Lat. 50. 23.  
Bovillon. See Buillon.  
Bovines, or Bovigne, a Town in the Province of Namur; mentioned pag. 34. fig. 3. and described pag. 37. Lon. 24. 11. Lat. 50. 19  
Bourbourg, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the French, not here mentioned, Lon. 21. 22. Lat. 51. 4.  
BRABANT, one of the 10 Provinces, under the Spaniards and Hollanders, described pag. 38.  
Brain le Comte, a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the Spaniards, mentioned pag. 27. fig. 5. Lon. 23. 28. Lat. 50. 44.  
Breda, a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Hollanders; mentioned pag. 39 fig. 5. Lon. 23. 58. Lat. 51. 37.  
Brey, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege, under that Bishop; mentioned pag. 54. fig. 3. Lon. 24. 55. Lat. 51. 10.  
Bruges, or Brugge, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 7. and described pag. 10. Lon. 22. 26. Lat. 51. 57  
Brussels, or Brussels, the Metropolis of the Province of Brabant, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 40. fig. 16. and described pag. 40. Lon. 23. 36. Lat. 50. 54.  
Buillon, or Bovillon, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, subject to the French; mentioned pag. 65. Lon. 24. 32. Lat. 49. 50.   

C.  
CAlais, a Town in the Province of Picardy in France; described Pag. the last, Lon. 21. 4. Lat. 51. 2.  
Cambray, or Camerick, the Metropolis of the Archbishopric of Cambray; subject to the French; mentioned Pag. 73. Fig. 1. described likewise, Lon. 22. 23. Lat. 50. 14.  
Canche, a River in the Province of Artois, mentioned Pag. 22.  
Cassel, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the French; mentioned Pag. 9 Fig. 22. Lon. 21. 39 Lat. 50. 57  
Charlemont, a Town in the Province of Namur, under the Spaniards; mentioned Pag. 34. Fig. 4. described Pag. 36. Lon. 24. 10. Lat. 50. 12.  
Charleroy, another Town in the same Province, under the Spaniards; mentioned Pag. 34. Fig. 1. described Pag. 35. Lon. 23. 46. Lat. 50. 28.  
Chateau Cambreses, a Town and Castle in the Archbishopric of Cambray, under the French; mentioned Pag. 73. Fig. 3. Lon. 22. 23. Lat. 50. 14.  
Chimay, a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the French; mentioned pag. 28. fig. 22. Lon. 23. 19 Lat. 50. 7.  
Cheiney, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege, subject to that Bishop; mentioned pag. 54. fig. 14. Lon. 24. 26. Lat. 50. 23.  
Conde, a Town in the Province of Hainault, subject to the French; mentioned pag. 28. fig. 11. Lon. 22. 52. Lat. 50. 27.  
Cortryck. See Courtray.  
Courtray, or Cortrick, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 17. described pag. 20. Lon. 22. 28. Lat. 50. 53.  
Crevecoer, a Town in the Archbishopric of Cambray, under the French; mentioned pag. 73. fig. 2. Lon. 22. 23. Lat. 50. 9   

D.  
DAlem, a Town in the Province of Limburg, under the Hollanders; mentioned pag. 60. fig. 4. Lon. 25. 8. Lat. 50. 46.  
Dampvillers, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, under the French; mentioned pag. 65. fig. 14. Lon. 24. 42. Lat. 49. 24.  
Demer, a River in the Provinces of Liege and Brabant; mentioned p. 38.  
Dender, a River in the Provinces of Flanders and Hainault; mentioned pag. 7.  
Dendermond, or Tenremond, a Town in the Province of Flanders, subject to the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 9 12. Lon. 23. 21. Lat. 51. 6.  
Dias, a River in the Province of Brabant, mentioned pag. 39  
Diest, a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 39 fig. 10. Lon. 24. 22. Lat. 51. 3.  
Dietkirk, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, subject to the French; mentioned pag. 64. fig. 4. Lon. 25. 33. Lat. 49. 58.  
Dinant, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege, under the French; mentioned pag. 55. fig. 15. described pag. 58. Lon. 24. 12. Lat. 50. 16.  
Dixmude, or Dixmuyde, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 10. described pag. 21. Lon. 22. 8. Lat. 51 6.  
Dommel, a River in the Province of Brabant, mentioned pag. 38.  
Donquerque, or Duynskirk. See Dunkirk.  
Dornick, or Doornick. See Tournay.  
Douai, or Dovay, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the French; mentioned pag. 9 fig. 27. described pag. 12. Lon. 22. 11. Lat. 50. 24.  
Dunkirk, Donquerque, or Duynskirk, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the French; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 19 described pag. 13. Lon. 21. 30. Lat. 51. 6.  
Durbuy, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, under the French; mentioned pag. 64. fig. 1. Lon. 24. 56. Lat. 50. 24.  
Duynskirk, or Donquerque. See Dunkirk.  
Dyle, a River in the Province of Brabant, mentioned pag. 39   

E.  
EIndoven. See Eyndoven.  
Enghien, a Town in the Province of Hainault, belonging to the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 27. fig. 3. Lon. 23. 18. Lat. 50. 46.  
Escaut. See Scheld.  
Esche, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, under the French; mentioned pag. 64. fig. 9 Lon. 25. 25. Lat. 49. 32.  
Escluse, or Sluice. See Sluys.  
E'Evesque. See Fontane.  
Eyndoven, or Eindoven, a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Hollanders; mentioned pag. 39 fig. 3. Lon. 24. 34. Lat. 51. 30.   

F.  
FAuquement. See Valkenburg.  
FLANDERS, or Vlandren, one of the ten Provinces, under the Spaniards, French and Hollanders.  
Feurne, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the French, not here mentioned, Lon. 21. 50. Lat. 51. 9  
Flerus, a Village in the Province of Namur; mentioned pag. 34. Lon. 23. 55. Lat. 50. 32.  
Florennes, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege, under the French; mentioned pag. 55. Fig. 16. Lon. 24. 00. Lat. 50. 10.  
Fontane, or l'Evesque, a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 28. fig. 8. Lon. 23. 41. Lat. 50. 30.   

G.  
GAnd, Gaunt, or Gent. See Ghent.  
Geersberg, Gerardmont, or Gramont, a Town in the Province of Flanders; under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 15. Lon. 23. 10. Lat. 50. 53.  
Geldenaken. See Judoigne.  
GELDERLAND, that part of the Province of Gelderland that is under the Spaniards; described pag. 69.  
Gelder's, the Metropolis of this part of Gelderland; described pag. 70. Lon. 25. 45. Lat. 51. 32.  
Gemblours, a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 40. fig. 18. Lon. 24. 00. Lat. 50. 37.  
Genap, a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Spaniards, not here mentioned, Lon. 23. 42. Lat. 50. 42.  
Gent, Gand, or Gaunt. See Ghent.  
Gerardmont, or Gramont. See Geersberg.  
Geul, a River in the Province of Lemburg, described pag. 59  
Ghent, Gand, Gaunt, or Gent, the Metropolis of the Province of Flanders, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 11. described pag. 9 Lon. 22. 58. Lat. 51. 7.  
Gramont, or Gerardmont. See Geersberg.  
Grave, a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Hollanders; mentioned pag. 39 fig. 1. Lon. 25. 00. Lat. 50. 28.  
Gravelling, or Greveling, a Town in the Province of Flanders, subject to the French; mentioned pag. 9 described pag. 16. Lon. 21. 18. Lat. 51. 4.   

H.  
HAINAUT, or Henegow, one of the ten Provinces under the French and Spaniards, described, pag. 26.  
Haaesne, a River in the Province of Hainault, mentioned pag. 27.  
Halle, a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the Spaniards, mentioned, pag. 27. Fig. 4. Long. 23. 32. Lat. 50. 48.  
Hamont, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege, under that Bishop, mentioned pag, 54. fig. 1. Long. 24. 50. Lat. 51. 18.  
Hannuye, a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Spaniards, mentioned pag. 40. fig. 20. Long. 24, 25. Lat. 50. 44.  
Helmont, a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Hollanders, mentioned pag. 39 fig. 2. Long. 24. 42. Lat. 51. 32.  
Henegor, see Hainault.  
Hereutals, a Town under the Province of Brabant, under the Spaniards, mentioned, pag. 39 fig. 7. Lon. 24. 4. Lat. 51. 15.  
St. Hertogen Bosoh, Shertogen Bosch, or Bolduc; see Boisliduc.  
Herk, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege, under that Bishopric, mentioned pag. 54. fig. 6. Lon. 24. 34. Lat. 50. 56.  
Heldin, or Hesdinfort, a Town in the Province of Artois, under the French, mentioned pag. 23. fig. 8. described pag. 26. Lon. 21. 20. Lat. 50. 27.  
Hoey, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege, under that Bishopric, mentioned pag. 54. figure. 13. Lon. 24. 35. Lon. 50. 37.  
Saint Hubart, a Town in the Province Luxemburg, under the French, mentioned pag. 65. Lon. 24. 51. Lat. 50. 8.  
Hulst, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the Hollanders, mentioned pag. 8. fig. 1. Lon. 23. 14. Lat. 51. 20.   

I.  
JEcher, a River in the Bishopric of Liege, described p. 54.  
Ipres, see Ypres.  
Isendick, see Ysendick.  
L'Isle, Rissel, or Ryssel, see Lille.  
Judoigne, a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Spaniards, mentioned pag. 40. figure. 19 Lon. 24. 16. Lat. 50. 46.  
Ivoix. See Yvoix.   

L.  
LAudrecies, or Landrechies, a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the French, mentioned pag. 28. fig. 19 Lon. 23. 2. Lat. 50. 9  
Leeuwe, a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Spaniards, mentioned pag. 39 fig. 14. Lon. 24. 26. Lat. 50. 53.  
Lens, a Town in the Province of Artois, under the French, mentioned peg. 23. figure. 9 Lon. 21. 57 Lat. 50. 28.  
Lessines, a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the Spaniards, mentioned pag. 27. fig. 1. Long. 23. 8. Lat. 50. 50.  
Leuwe, see Leeuwe.  
Ley, see Lys.  
Bishopric of LIEGE, one of the ten Provinces, under its own Bishop and the French, described pag. 53.  
Liege, or Luyche, an University and Bishopric, the Metropolis of the Province under its own Bishop; mentioned pag. 54. figure. 12. described pag. 55. Long. 25. 00. Lat. 50. 43.  
Liere, a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Spaniard; mentioned pag. 39 fig. 8. Lon, 23. 42. Lat. 51. 11.  
Liesses, see Lyesses.  
Little, l' Isse, Rissel, or Ryssel, a Town in the Province of Flanders under the French; mentioned p. 9 fig. 24. described pag. 17. Lon. 22. 10. Lat. 50. 43.  
LIMBURG, one of the ten Provinces, under the Hollanders and Spaniards, described pag. 59  
Limburg, the Metropolis of this Province, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 60. fig. 5. described pag. 61. Lon. 25. 27. Lat. 50. 37.  
Liques, a Town in the Province of Artois, under the French; mentioned pag. 23. fig. 1. Lon. 21. 12. Lat. 50. 53.  
Louvain, Loeven, or Louvain, a Town in the Province of Brabant, an University under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 39 fig. 14. described pag. 41. Lon. 23. 58. Lat. 50. 57  
LUXEMBURG, one of the ten Provinces, under the French, described pag. 63.  
Luxemburg, or Lutzenburg, the Metropolis of this Province, mentioned pag. 64. fig 6. described pag. 66. Lon. 25, 33. Lat. 49. 42.  
Luyck, or Luick. See Liege.  
Lyesses, a Town in Hainault, subject to the French; mentioned pag. 28. fig. 21. Lon. 23. 17. Lat. 50. 8.  
Lys, or Ley, a River in the Provinces of Artois and Flanders, described pag. 2.   

M.  
MAes. See Meuse.  
Maeseck, or Maeseych, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege, under that Bishop; mentioned pag. 54. fig. 4. Lon. 25. 18. Lat. 51. 8.  
Maestricht, or Mastricht, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege, under the Hollanders; mentioned pag. 54. fig. 11. described pag. 50. Lon. 25. 00. Lat. 50. 53.  
Malines. See Mechlin.  
Mardick, a Fort, in the Province of Flanders, nigh Dunkirk, under the French, not here mentioned, Lon. 21. 24. Lat, 51. 6.  
Marienburg, a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the French; mentioned pag. 28. fig. 23. described pag. 31. Lon. 23. 44. Lat. 50. 10.  
MARQUISATE of the Holy Empire, one of the ten Provinces in Brabant, under the Spaniards; described pag. 47.  
Maseyck. See Maeseyck.  
Masiers, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, under the French; mentioned pag. 65. fig. 15. Lon. 25. 38. Lat. 49. 17.  
Mastricht. See Maestricht.  
Maubeuge, a Town in the Province of Hainault, subject to the French; mentioned pag. 28. fig. 16. Lon. 23. 16. Lat. 50. 22.  
MECHLIN, one of the ten Provinces under the Spaniards in Brabant; described pag. 50.  
Mechlin, or Malines, the Metropolis of this Province; described pag. 51. Lon. 23. 47. Lat. 51. 6.  
Meuse, or Maes, a River in the Province of Namur, Liege, and Gelderland; described pag. 2. and in other places.  
Mons, Monts, or Bergen, the Metropolis of the Province of Hainault, under the French; mentioned pag. 28. fig. 10. described pag. 29. Lon. 23. 12. Lat. 50. 28.  
Montmedy, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, under the French; mentioned pag. 65. fig. 12. described pag. 68 Lon. 24. 40. Lat. 49. 37.  
Moselle, a River part in Luxemburg, mentioned pag. 64.   

N.  
NAMUR, one of the Ten Provinces under of the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 32.  
Nemur, the Metropolis of this Province; described pag. 34. Lon. 24. 12. Lat. 50. 32.  
Newport, See Nieuport.  
Nienove, a Town in the Province of Franders, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 14. Lon. 23. 14. Lat. 50. 56.  
Nigher, a River in the Province of Gelderland; mentioned pag. 69.  
Nieuport, or Newport, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 9 described pag. 15.  
Ninove, See Nienove.  
Nivelle, a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 40. fig. 17. Lon. 23▪ 37. Lat. 50. 45.   

O.  
St. Omers, or St. Omer, a Town in the Province of Artois, under the French; mentioned pag. 23. fig. 2. described pag. 24. Lon. 21. 22. Lat. 50. 52.  
Orchies, or Orties, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the French; not here mentioned, Lon. 22. 26. Lat. 50. 34.  
Ostend, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 8. described pag. 14. Lon. 22. 8. Lat. 51. 18.  
Oudenard, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 16. described pag. 20. Lon. 22. 48. Lat. 50. 54.  
Ourt, a River in the Bishopric of Liege, described pag. 64.   

P.  
Pass, a Town in the Province of Artois, under the French; mentioned pag. 23. fig. 11. Lon. 21. 42. Lat. 50. 10.  
Peer. See Beer.  
Pernes, a Town in the Province of Artois; under the French; mentioned pag. 23. fig. 7. Lon. 21. 33. Lat. 50. 34.  
Philipville, a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the French; mentioned pag. 28. fig. 24. described pag. 32. Lon. 23. 52. Lat. 50. 14.   

Q.  
QVesnoy, a Town in the Province of Hainault, subject to the French. mentioned pag. 28. fig. 14. Lon. 22. 53. Lat. 50. 18.   

R.  
REmborch, a Town in the Province of Limburg, under the Hollanders; mentioned pag. 60. fig. 1. Lon. 25. 32. Lat. 50. 57  
Rentby, a Town in the Province of Artois, under the French; mentioned pag. 23. fig. 3. Lon. 21. 10. Lat. 50. 43.  
La Reux. See Roecles.  
Rissel, or Ryssel. See Lille.  
Road Maacheran, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, subject to the French; mentioned pag. 64. fig. 7. Lon. 25. 38. At 49. 34.  
Roecles, or la Reux, a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 27. fig. 7. Lon. 23. 27. Lat. 50. 37.  
Roermond. See Ruermond.  
Rolduc, a Town in the Province of Limburg, under the Hollanders; mentioned pag. 60. fig. 2. Lon. 25. 34. Lat. 50. 54.  
Ruermond, or Roermond, a Town in the Province of Gelderland, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 70. fig. 3. described pag. 71. Lon. 25. 22. Lat. 51. 16.  
Ryssel, or Rissel. See Lille.   

S.  
SAmbre, a Riven in the Provinces of Cambray, Hainault, and Namur; described pag. 27. and other places.  
Sas van Ghent, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the Hollanders; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 3. Lon. 23. 00. Lat. 51. 20.  
Scharp, a River in the Provinces of Flanders and Artois, described pag. 7.  
Scheld, or Escaut, a River in the Provinces of Cambray, Hainault, and Flanders; described pag. 2. and 7.  
Semoy, a River in the Province of Luxemburg; described pag. 64.  
Selle, a River in the Provinces of Cambray and Hainault; described pag. 72.  
Senne, a River in Brabant and Mechlin; described pag. 39  
Shertergenbosch, St. Hertogen Bosch, or Bolduc. See Boisleduc.  
Sichen, a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 39 fig. 9 Lon. 24. 15. Lat. 51. 2.  
Sluys, or Sluice, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the Hollanders; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 6. described pag. 15. Lon. 22. 34. Lat. 51. 24.  
Soignes, a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 27. fig. 6. Lon. 23. 28. Lat. 50. 42.  
Stenay, or Astenay, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, under the French; mentioned pag. 65. fig. 13. Lon. 24. 32. Lat. 49. 34.  
Stochem, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege, under that Bishop; mentioned pag. 54. fig. 5. Lon. 25. 11. Lat. 51. 6.   

T.  
TEnremond. See Dendermond.  
Thionville, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, under the French; mentioned pag. 64. fig. 8. described pag. 67. Lon. 25. 33. Lat. 49. 29.  
Tienen, or Tilmont, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the Spaniards, mentioned pag. 39 fig. 13. Lon. 24. 18. Lat. 50. 52.  
Tongeren, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege, under that Bishop; mentioned pag. 54. fig. 9 Lon. 24. 39 Lat. 50. 53.  
Tournay, or Dornick, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the French, mentioned pag. 9 fig. 25. described pag. 19 Lon. 22. 36. Lat. 50. 43.  
St. Truyen, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege, under that Bishop; mentioned pag. 54. fig. 8. Lon▪ 24. 31. Lat. 50. 52.   

V  
VAenciennes, or Valenchienne; a Town in the Province of Hainault, under the French; mentioned pag. 28. fig. 12. described pag. 30. Lon. 22. 44. Lat. 50. 24.  
Ualencourt. See Walcourt.  
Ualkenburg, or Fauquemont, a Town in the Province of Limburg, under the Hollanders; mentioned pag. 60. fig. 3. described pag. 62. Lon▪ 25. 18. Lat. 50. 53.  
St. Venant, a Town in the Province of Artois, under the French; mentioned pag. 23. fig. 5. Lon. 21. 39 Lat. 50. 44.  
Venlo, a Town in the Province of Gelderland, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 70. sig. 2. Lon. 25. 24. Lat. 51. 27.  
Vianden, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, under the French; mentioned pag. 64. fig. 3. Lon. 25. 38. Lat. 50. 3.  
Vilvorden, a Town in the Province of Brabant, under the Spaniards; mentioned pag. 40. fig. 15. Lon. 23. 39 Lat. 51. 00.  
Vinoxberge. See Winoxberge.  
Vlandren. See Flanders.  
Virton, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, under the French; mentioned pag. 64. fig. 10. Lon. 25. 5. Lat. 49. 38.   

W.  
WA●court, or Valencourt, a Town in the Bishopric of Liege; subject to the French; mentioned pag. 55. fig. 17. Lon. 23. 42. Lat. 50. 18.  
Wesdret, a River in the Provinces of Limburg and Liege, described pag. 54.  
Wynoxberge, or Vinoxberge, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the French; mentioned pag. 9 fig. 21. Lon. 21. 37. Lat. 51. 2.   

Y.  
YPres, Yprens, or Ipres, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the French; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 18. described pag. 18. Lon. 22. 3. Lat. 50. 57  
Ysendick, or Isendick, a Town in the Province of Flanders, under the Hollanders; mentioned pag. 8. fig. 4. Lon. 22. 42. Lat. 51. 24.  
Yvoix, or Ivoix, a Town in the Province of Luxemburg, under the French; mentioned pag. 64. fig. 10. Lon. 24. 32. Lat. 49. 43.   
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