A REMONSTRATION OF THE FRENCH SUBJECTS Professing the Reformed Religion unto the French KING. Wherein are shown diverse notable Passages, and matters of great weight and consideration, as well of the present as of the former Troubles and Dissensions in France. As also A Relation, containing the Rebellion of the Nobility and Gentry of the Kingdom of NAPLES, and the Retreat of the VICEROY. The Sea-fight betwixt the Galleys of Spain, and Florence, and some Pirates. The Resolution of Bethlem Gabor; besides diverse Lords of Hungary, sent in writing unto the Emperor. The Arrival of Sir ROBERT SHIRLEY at Florence, being sent Ambassassador from the King of PERSIA. Besides The late Proceed of the Duke of SAXONY, being forsaken by his own Soldiers, who were unwilling to go against the Protestants. Of the Count Mansfeild, and the Duke Christian of Brunswick; as likewise what Spinola determines to do, and hath done, before Breda, Bergen op Zoon, and Sluice. With A continuance of the late News of all parts of Christendom; and some parts of Turkey likewise.  
LONDON Printed by I. D. for Nicholas Bourne and Thomas Archer, and are to be sold at their Shops at the Exchange, and in Popes-head Palace. 1622.   

A REMONSTRATION Of the French Subjects, Professing the Reformed Religion, unto the French KING.  
SIR;  
IT is strange, and almost incredible, that amongst so many Subjects (which God hath been pleased to submit under the obeisance of your Majesty) who boast ordinarily, that they are much affected to the good of your affairs, & the conservation of your Crown; that nevertheless, there hath not been one, which hath endeavoured and enforced himself, to quench the fire which takes daily hold of your State, and by little and little consumes the same: and that to the contrary, there is found a great number that have taken great pains to add more fuel to it, and are yet daily seeking artificial tricks and devises to maintain and increase the same. By right, it should be their work, who can make Peace and War when they please, if their private ends, and particular profit which made them to raise those troubles, contrary to the mind and intention of your Majesty, did not draw them back, and not of those which are assaulted and pursued in their consciences, honours, goods, and lives, and have no other intention then to defend and preserve themselves from violences, having never detested any thing more than troubles, and seditious commotions; and to the contrary, nothing more loved and procured, than the conservation of Peace. Wherefore, all the Lords, Gentlemen, and all your Majesties other Subjects that follow them, making profession of the Reformed Religion, moved and driven by the affection and natural Obligation that they own unto your Majesty, and to the conservation of your Kingdom, they neither could or would use any longer delay, for to seek and propone of their side (as they have done continually) all the fit and convenient means they could devise, to preserve your State from ruin and subversion, which have threatened the same many times, and yet at this present do more than ever before, and to re-establish a good Peace and public tranquillity, who having continually showed themselves prompt and willing to embrace the same, it is manifest enough, in what dangers and in conveniences they were likely to fall, if God through his mere mercy had not preserved them. In such manner that they have but small hope, to come to their desire, unless the Almighty God, will be pleased to chauge the hearts of their enemies, which are round about you, and incline them to a pacification, or Peace. Looking rather that this their good disposition which they now manifest, and their endeavours which they will use, for to establish a firm and perfect Union betwixt all your Subjects, both of the one and the other Religion, in stead of being received and embraced. shall be slandered, and sinisterly interpreted, as they have been continually, by those which hate and fear nothing more than this reconciliation. That nevertheless, the said Lords, Gentlemen, and other that follow them, having continually taken great care, to make their actions daily more and more manifest unto your Majesty, and to leave assured signs and witnesses of their desire, which is to live and die in the obedience, and natural subjection which they own unto your Majesty, and to make it appear to all the world, how much their hearts and wills are differing from the impostures and slanders, which their adversaries, adherents, and ministers lay upon them; and that the Forces which they have been compelled to gather against their minds, do tend to no other effect then to maintain and conserve their Religion, honours, lives, and goods. They have thought that such considerations ought not to hinder or stay them in their hunting and purchasing the effect of such a necessary, and salutary a Peace for this Kingdom, and to give witness of their humility, reverence, and respect towards your Majesty, which they would have sooner done, if they had not esteemed and judged that their enemies would have thought, or at least have gone about to make others believe, that the necessity had compelled them unto the same, considering their Enemies assured your Majesty, that they were not likely to receive any aid from foreign parts, and if they should, that they had no money to give them content. But it is certain and known that they never have wanted aid and secure from above, and that their forces are such that none can deny, but that they are able to resist their Enemies, and to execute such ill designs if they would as they are taxed withal. So then in the time of the first troubles or Civil Wars the deceased Prince of Conde, besides the Lords, Gentlemen and other that did accompany him, did receive and accept of the conditions of Peace, concerning only the Religion and the liberty of their Consciences: presently after the death of the late Duke of Guise, and the Marshal of Saint Andrew, and the imprisonment of the late Constable Montmorancy, which were the principal heads and conductors of the Army. If in the second troubles, as soon as was offered unto the aforesaid Prince of Conde, and his followers and partakers the reestablishing of the exercise of their Religion, notwithstanding they were assisted mightily by foreign forces and ready to assault the Town of Chartres, at the sight of their Enemy's camp, which was most wholly disbanded and disordered; And that only at the denunciation of Peace, made by a Trumpet sent in the King's name, the said Prince did not only surcease from the assault in hand, but commanded the siege wholly to be raised, and his Army to retire, reporting nevertheless no other reward for his prompt obedience, than a bloody peace, full of perfidiousness. If in the said troubles the next day after the Battle at Saint Denis, the said Prince did send unto the King Monsieur de Tiligny, to show his Majesty, the ruin and desolation that was likely to fall upon this Kingdom, if it were suffered that foreign forces should invade the same, which were upon the frontiers ready to enter, and to propose and show the means, and remedies to attain a peace, touching only matters of Religion, Notwithstanding he had the better hand in the said battle; the late Constable Montmorancy chief of the Army there being slain. To be short, if all your Edicts had been always made, and the peace agreed, in those seasons when those of the reformed Religion had means by their forces to make their Enemies believe them, if they would have abused the same, and that in all their parleys & treaties of peace, there is no mention made of any thing else then of matters of Religion, and that their Enemies have never been brought to a peace or pacification, but by necessity, being not able by open force to attempt any thing more against them; Nevertheless to overcome more manifestly their adversaries, of the slanders and impostures which they publish every hour against the said Lords, Gentlemen, and others that follow them, willingly passing by the unfaithfulness, want of courage, & desloyalty, used and practised against them in former time. They declare & protest this day before your Majesty, as before God, that howsoever they have until this time been dealt withal, that they nevertheless never thought to impute it unto your Majesty, as very well knowing, that your Majesty's nature is not agreeing with such rigours, whereof you have showed so many open demonstrations, that none rightly may doubt of it: and much less have they desired to change, or diminish in any manner the good will, and natural affection, which they have borne continually to the conservation, advancement & greatness of your State. And if by all the effects aforesaid, it hath been seen and known manifestly, that they had never any scope nor intention, then to serve God according to his command, and the instruction of his holy word, under the obedience and authority of your Acts, and Proclamations, and to be maintained, and preserved equally with your other Subjects, in their honours, lives, and goods; but besides this they will at this present, make such a proof and trial; that their enemies themselves, will never doubt of it or call the same in question, not that they intent to go about to justify their former actions. And much less do they intent to copitulate with your Majesty, very well knowing by the grace of God, what is the duty of good and faithful Subjects towards their Soneraine Prince and natural Lord.  
But Sir because it is sufficiently known how they value iour, faith and words, which ought to be holy, sacred and inviolable, and with what boldness have they abused your name and authority, to the great peril and danger of your Subjects, which make profession of the Reformed Religion, it will not be thought strange that the same in all humble manner beseech your Majesty to be pleased to declare by a solemnell, perpetual, and irrevocable Edict, verified and registered in all your Parlements, and other Sovereign Courts, of justices, to the end that by the same those may be bridled and kept in, which so many times herebefore have been so bold as to infringe and violate them (and that without any punishment) which the late Henry the Great of happy memory, your Father had made, and yourself confirmed. And seeing that these which never could endure the union and rest amongst your Subjects, caused by the means of the observation of the said Edicts, they have begun to alter and corrupt the same by new interruptions; and modifications directly contrary to the substance of the said Edicts, and the intention of your Majesty. They very humbly request your Majesty to grant and agree generally unto all your Subjects, of what quality or condition soever they be, free exercise of the said Religion in all Cities, Towns, villages, and boroughs in all places and parts of your Kingdom, and territories under your obedience and protection, without any exception or reservation, modification or restriction of persons, of time, or places, with all the assurances thereunto necessary and required.  
And there above to order and enjoin every one to make public profession either of the one or the other Religion, to the intent that many abusing this benefice and grace may not fallitno Atheism, and earnall liberty, licensing themselves of all exercise and profession of Religion, and not desiring any thing else but that all good orders, the policy, and Ecclesiastical discipline be quite reenuersed and abolished. A thing certainly too dangerous and pernicious, and unsufferable.  
And further, SIR, seeing your said subiectis do not doubt, that those which always have built the foundation of their designings upon Flanders, and calumniations which they very impudently publish to make them odious not only to their party, but likewise to other, shall not leave to diuulge, that your said Subjects will rather wilfully without any reason defend that which they have once resolved to believe, concerning the Articles of the Christian Religion, then to correct themselves and retreat any point: They declare and protest as they have ever done, that if in any article of their confession of faith they can instruct them by the word of God comprehended in the Canonical books of the Scripture: That they run astray from the doctrine of the Prophes and Apostles. That presently their will shake hands with them, and be of they opinion and side that shall teach them better out of God's word; and long ago they should have done the same if any error had been proved in their articles.  
And to this effect they desire nothing more, than a meeting at a free, general, and lawfully called Council. Where every one may be heard, to produce his reasons, which shall be confirmed or convicted by God's word alone. Which is the only course taken in ancient times in all like occasions.  
By this means SIR, you shall be sure that God will show your Majesty, this favour that you shall see shortly the hearts and minds of your Subjects united and reconciled, and your Kingdom to return in the former estate brightness and dignity: to the shame and confusion of your and our enemies, which have endeavoured the contrary.  
Moreover your Majesty will be pleased to take the pains, and consider exactly and judge (if you be so disposed) if it be better to tarry for a heavy and bloody victory of the two armies, that are now in your Kingdom, wherein the conqueror is aswell to lose as he that shall be vanquished. Or else to employ them in the service of your Majesty, and for the good of our own affairs, upon diverse fair occasions daily offered, so much concerning the tranquillity and conservation of your Crown as none are comparable unto the same that have been presented in our time:  
And by these means to send the tempest, and foul weather in these places, from whence it came. Whereunto your aforesaid Subjects are resolved, as likewise to all other things that shall tend to your good and the greatness of your State being ready to employ to the same effect all their estates, and means, which God hath pleased to grant them, besides their bodies to their uttermost power. Not acknowledging in this world any other Soveraing or Principalites then yours: in which obedience and subjection they will live and die, as your most humble, most faithful, and obedient Servants, and Subjects.   

july 30. 1622.  
FRom Rome they writ, that there came an extraordinary Ambassador from the new Duke of Parma, called the Prince di Sant Gregorio, who came very well accompanied with all the noble Courtiers, and diverse others Charactered Baroni Romani, to have audience of the Pope; now Gregory the 11. and tender all obedience and service in the name of the new Duke his Lord: hither came also the Sunday following, an Ambassador from the Archduke Leopoldus, requesting his holiness, that whereas he had certain Soldiers in pay in Germany, for the Emperor, under the command of Don Pedro Aldabrandino, it would please his holiness to write unto the Emperor, that they might be turned over unto his service, to defend his Country of Alsatia against the inroads, and assaults of such enemies as now lie at the advantage to surprise such Towns, as are weak, and not able to defend themselves:  
It is likewise written, that the Monday following, after the Ambassador came from the Duke of Parma, the Pope went in person to the Consistory, and there transferred upon the Duke of Parma the office and dignity of Confalonire, of the holy mother Church, as his Father had before enjoyed; they will likewise have certain Cardinals, commanded to keep their Palaces as prisoners, for speaking irreverently against the Bull, which was newlly made for the strict Election of the Popes: on the Wednesday following, his holiness did keep his Vespro in Saint Peter, and in the morning with all solemnity, and pontificially he entered the sacred College before the Ambassador of his Catholic Majesty, where acknowledgement was made to his holiness for the Kingdom of Naples, and the payment of 7000. crowns for that feud or fealty was ratified, and accepted with the accustomed manner of protestation made to the Procurator of the Exchequer; after which the whole signiory of of the people of Rome, to keep correspondency with the Duke of Parma, sent unto him no Ambassador; the marquis of Lanti in the name of the whole Senate: At the same time there died also in the City Signior Peter Nati, the agent of the Duke of Urbine, and the Bishop of Brugnati, with some others of good account.  
From Florence they writ concerning the departure of the Count de montein, by the road of Leuca and Pisa, and that he took the way of Legorne to be embarked in the Galley of Doria, to go to Genoa, and from thence his Excellency would pass to Milan. It is also reported, that there is arrived at Florence the English, Sir Robert Shirley (with his Lady) called Il Conte de Shirley, as being an Earl of the Empire, his train was not very great, and yet he is sent as honourable Ambassador from the Persian to the Emperor, the Russian and other Princes, having great credit, and means for money and magnificent expenses.  
From Madrid they advice us, that the marquis di surego, and Don diego messia are declared Councillors of War for the King of Spain: as also the marquis de la Nuevas, the marquis dimirable, and the Count di Barasciar, are made Masters of the King's House, and of the Queen's side or Palace, are likewise named, Don diego Bazzero: Don Gaebriel de Velasio: Don Antonio de Toledo, and Don Emanuel manriques'. It is further written, that Don Inico Borgia, is created General of the Horse in Flanders, with intent to pass, if occasion serve, into other parts: and that the Bishopric of jeguenza is bestowed upon a brother of the Duke de Infantado.  
From Naples are diverse Letters: one writes of a great rebellion by the Gentlemen and Nobility of the Country, wherein the Viceroy was enforced to take the City of Saint Erma, another talks of Leuca that the Cardinal Bevilaqua coming thither to the Baths, and expecting the government of that Commonwealth, was at last by the Nobles and Gentiles so confirmed, and all his kindred advanced to places and offices. A third letter affirms, that there departed from that Port many Galleys full of Soldiers to be embarked at Cortary, and so to go into Spain; and that there was a general imposition of 400000. crowns upon the City and Kingdom of Naples, as also of 150000. from the City of Messina, and all for the service of the War of Flanders.  
To which is added, that Don Francis Manriques was made Lieutenant of the Galleys of Naples, or if you will of a squadron so named in the place of Don Francisco Zaphata, who was advanced to be Mr. of the camp, and sent a 1000 Spainiards in the said Galleys to Milane.  
From Messina they advertise us, that the Galleys of Florence are joined with the King, and so set upon some Pirates, with 250. slaves in 15. vessels great, and small, & 8. pieces of brass, which they enforced sinking most of them: the rest made a composition for their lives paying a 100000 crowns they also took a ship loaden with oil at the first sight.  
From Venice they writ, that in the diet of Hungary (according to the Letters of Vienna) the Estates could not agree, but were at great variance; the Clergy and Ecclesiastical persons demanding the restitution of all their goods, losses, and revenues wholly, without further impeachment. The secular Lords and Laity would by no means consent to such an account, pretending many diminutions, and that the remainder was reserved for the good of the Kingdom: whereupon the Catholics appeal to the Emperor, as their supreme judge, and the Protestants on the contrary side, will have none but the Palatine: insomuch that the Emperor with all expedition sent the Count de Soler● to the Elector of Saxony, to acquaint him with the matter, that he might use the greater haste in gathering the tributes under his government, for the benefit of his Imperial Majesty, who had newly sent 2000 Horse to the Duke of Bavaria. He also writ, that the wife of Oleatsi, in whose custody was the fortress of Trezin, where the Crown of Hungary was secured, would by no means departed with the same, or consent to the delivery, before she was paid such money and treasure, which had been disbursed & enforced from her.  
From Genoa the advertisement is, that with althose Gallaies, which are returned from Feign, there came in their company the nuntio Acquauiua am Ambassador of Lenta, who was sent from the Sophy of Persia in a ship of Legorne, which disembarked itself at javonaleggio without touching Gevoa at all, and so they determined to go to Florence, & Rome, yet he landed at Genoa Il Padre jacinto nata Casalesio Capucino, who half a year since was employed in Spain, for the affairs of Bavaria.  
From Coyra they writ, that the party, or faction of that City were followed by a great number of the Soldiers of Baldirone, who mutined for want of means to maintain them, and so complained on the Captains for releasing the Prisoners, and making what composition they pleased, whereas yet they were entertained by the Grizons, and settled in Chiavena, to defend them from the Spaniards: but at last, the Bishop was laid hold upon, and had a Guard over him, and Baldirone should have been sent to Prison, but that he escaped in an unknown habit, and so freed himself of his enemies.  
From Turnie they writ, that the Duke of Savoy hath raised many Forces from as many places of France, Lorraine, and Spain, causing them to come the way of the mountain: Whereupon his Highness hath sent his Engineers, and pioneers to supervise the Fortresses of Asti, Vercelles, Sanchia, and San German. Moreover, he hath supplied the Garrisons of Asti, and Vercelles, with four hundred Soldiers, and added greatquantitie of provision, both of powder, shot, and victual, fit for a war indeed, which when they of Montferrate understood, they made intercession to be so armed, and defended accordingly, pretending chiefly, lest some sudden innovation might fall upon them  
One thing is certain, that about the Countries of Aldightera, and Confines of Savoy, you have great numbers assembled, who came to the assistance, and service of his Highness.  
From Milan they writ, that having a general suspicion of the revolt of the Valtoline, and that the Swissers would help the Grizons all they could; there was a hundred Carts laden with the Munition of War sent to the Garrisons, lest they should be set upon by their enemies, as the Dutch Soldiers had been in the Count of Tiroll, which were there Mustered for the Archduke Leopaldus: For questionless, the Grizons were divided into many troops, and gone to the side of Pochiana, to perform some exploit upon the Fortress, where Don john de Medici commanded: but finding some resistance, and that as they were ready to enter, other troops came to relieve them, they desisted for fear they were too weak to encounter with both at once; that is to say, with the Fort, and this other supply, and so returned toward the Fort Di Santa Maria, which belongs to the Archduke Leopaldus.  
Other Letters advertise us, that the City of Milan is compelled to her proportioned contribution, being about 40000. Crowns, not only for this year, but to a monthly allowance for the next year 1623. and that all the Cities within that Territory, have likewise their several Collections to maintain the wars. That the money sent to the Catholic Swissers, hath been bestowed to good purpose, because they have stopped that Passage, by which the Protestant Swissers meant to go and assist the Grizons, whereupon there was a new Disbursement made of a 100000 Crowns to pay those Swissers, who were under Colonel Berlinghier, part in full satisfaction, and part in way of a new assignation. That the Soldiers of the Knight Pecchio, being returned out of Alsatia, were sent to remain in Bornio, and the Spaniards resident in Chiavana returned also to Milan, so that there remained only in these parts the Count john Sherbolone, and his troops. That many Soldiers are fled out of the Valtoline for want of pay, and other necessaries, who notwithstanding, are a new lifted in the Regiment of Count Franciso d' Adda, who is deputed to make an end of the business. That there is returned out of Alsatia to Milan, the Marquis De Valdefuentes, and from tirol the Captain, john Baptista Panteor●la, after they had given order to leavy eleven Companies of Horse, and make other provision for the Soldiers, which they also performed with all diligence in the Bishopric of Salzpurgh, to maintain and perfect the government of Count di Lodron, whose Regiment was not yet full enough. And that the Fmbassadour extraordinary of Mantua, had obtained a passage for certain Soldiers, who were to go from Mantua to Monsferrate.  
From Constantinople, the death of the great Turk is anew confirmed. It seems, the janissaries were not acquainted with his death, but that it was only contrived by a Vicebasshaw, General at the Sea, or as we call Admiral, who underhand writ a Letter to the Basshaw of Gran Cayro, that the Turk meant to come thither, & alter the form of Government, for the suppressing the insolency of the janissaries, to which purpose, he was resolved to deny them their donation. This Letter was found by chance, but so found, that the janissaries took notice of the same, and supposing it true, were so enraged, that they adventured upon the Seraglio; and so one rage helping forward another, the Devil set them a-work (as you have formerly heard) but at last the Viceers understanding all the matter, found a time to make the other janissaries acquainted with the treason, and promise them the augmentation of three aspers a day, which the great Sultana, the mother of Osman, being retired to Milo, with her Spahies, and and certain Chauses, confirmed. Whereupon the greater sort of janissaries came presently to Constantinople, affirming, that the great Empress lay safe in the Island of Mile, that there were three brothers alive of the slaughtered Osman, and that there were also two Sultana's of his own great with child, and which the Mufti knew well enough: Thus new tumults arose in Constantinople, yet neither were the shops shut, nor the government altered, nor any stranger disturbed; in the midst of which Insurrection, comes the Admiral of the Galleys to Constantinople, upon whom in a fury the janissaries laid hands, who made what resistance he could, and so at last he was burnt with 18. Galleys: yet for the time is Mustapha confirmed, and is like to continue, unless they suspect his weakness and unaptness to such a government, and will no doubt, and so make choice of some brave Spirit, to guide the horses of this unruly Chariot of the Turkish Empire, containing at least fifty several Provinces, such as in times past were reputed Kingdoms of reasonable eminency, and opulent mightiness.  
From Franckefort, the old Letters confirm the defeat of Brunswick, who is named in the same the Bishop of Haverstate, and this is their Language: that there passed by this City 132. Cornets of horse, and 128. Ensigns of foot, belonging to the Duke of Bavaria, and were quickly united to Monsieur Tilly's forces, who defeated the Bishop at the River of Maine, to the loss of 3000. besides 1000 drowned in the River of Maine; his carriages were most surprised, and some money taken, there were also taken prisoners the Count of Lipstat, and Sturnne, with the Duke of Vannas, after which the Army of Tilley recovered Holst again, and put some to death, which made resistance: here they found two or three pieces of Artillery: not withstanding all this? Brunswick escaped with full 10000 into Darmstrat, where he united himself to Count Mansfeild, who taking their marches to Bergstrozen, encountered with 300. horse of Crovata, who were all cut in pieces: this Letter was writ from one, who was willing to show his good will, but had not the Fortune of true intelligence, but we had this news long ago.  
The newer Letters, which came the 24. of july, certify thus much, that both Bavaria and Tilley are retired out of the Palatinate, holding their quarters about the Mountains beyond Heidelberge, and so mean to stop the passage into Bavaria: and the King of Bohemia with Mansfeild are also gone out of the Palatinate, the King went to Sedan to the Duke of Bolloigne: His General or Count Mansfeild, marching openly with colours displayed even to the borders of Lorraine, and Lutzenbergh, and all attending the treaty at Brussels, where if it be peace, It is supposed, that Mansfeild either enters into the service of the States of Holland, or adventures into France.  
From Lipsia in Saxony, the Letters contain, that the Elector Duke upon the Certificate of the Emperor, hath raised together 22000. protecting something of consequence for his own honour, and the Emperor's satisfaction, but as he was in his march, both horse and foot fell from him and resolved him peremptorily, that they would go and assist the Bishop of Haversplate.  
From Prague the Letters advise, that those Country men, which were supposed to be cut in pieces by the Cossacks in their return, were indeed overthrown by the soldiers of Glats, who in a brave and resolute sally set upon their Enemies, and took many prisoners and a great booty, foraging the Country, and killing all, that resisted them, returning with their spoils to their hold of security, and as it should seem being thereby emboldened to hold it out against the greatest peril.  
From France they writ, that how ever the King's army prevailed in the siege of Saint Anthony, yet was Montalbon relieved, & had many supplies, so that it is not thought convenient, that the King should hazard his person against any of these great Towns; but they say, as he was marching forward, the Duke de Rohan, set upon some of his Army, and put them to defeat.  
That the Queen Mother went from Nantes toward the Baths of Pughes near unto Nevers: That the King hath granted to Signior Pempeio Frangipane 2000 crowns, as a pension out of the Abbey where his brother was Abbot: who now deceased and the place void, it pleased his Majesty to dispose of some of the revenues in this manner: and that the Cardinal Bevilacqua was at the said Baths, but hearing of the Queen's approach made haste to departed into his own Country.  
From Antwerp they writ, that on Sunday the 21. of july. The marquis Spinola was attended thither with 2000 horse, and the Nobility of Flanders and Brabant: having before hand taken order, that the Governor of Gaunt should visit Sluice, and build 4. several Forts, as near it as they could, that so they might be assured he meant once again to besiege the same: For they give it out, he will have three Armies afoot this Summer: one against Sluice, another against Broda, and the greatest against Borghen, which shall increase as occasion serves: but when Spinola understood, that many men were slain by the sallies of the Garrisons in Berghen, who by this time hath 6000. soldiers in he●, he gave order to retire his Army some half a mile from 〈◊〉 Ravelings, out of the danger of the shot, till he came himself to direct them further, but by reason they have not yet entrenched themselves, it is very probable, they do not determine to continue the siege long: but suddenly to rise and go to some other place.  
From the Hage the Letters are as  in the behalf of the States, affirming, that there is now no going to Antwerp by the way of the River, because the Hollanders with their men of war not only watch the same: but have new fortifications on the land of Fertoll: as for Berghen, they are confident both of the strength of the place, and sufficiency of the men, being all old soldiers, and very near 8000. insomuch that they make daily excursions upon the Spaniards, as having their Ports open all night, and by their sallies not only put many of them to the sword, but return with great booty: so that whensoever Spinola's Army makes approaches, or attempts any onset, then do the Batteries of the Ravelings play upon them, and either enforce them back, or kill them in the place.  
Some 4. days since it was supposed, they would rise, whereupon the horse of Breda trooped to overlook them, and the Governor justinianus (as I take it) of the house of Nassaw, sent the Prince of Orange word of their preparation: but as it should seem, he is careless of their actions, and confident to overwatch them what course soever they take, because the Soldiers were never so willing to fight as at this hour, nor the States never so able to maintain the War.  
Other Letters from several port Towns assure us, that the Rochellers have taken diverse prizes, and intercepted some ships of soldiers, who have sent prisoners to Midelborogh and other places.  
FINIS.