The Ninth of September. 1622.  
COUNT mansfield's PROCEED SINCE THE LAST BATTLE, WITH THE Great Misfortune which hath lately happened to the Duke of Brunswick.  
With the Great Victory obtained by the Protestants in France, by those of the Town of Mompeliers against the King's Forces, who sought to take the Town by Treachery, but were most of them put to the Sword.  
Also Relating another Skirmish, which happened between Count Mansfield and D●n Cordua in the Province of Henego, with the great Sea Fight between some of the Hollanders bound for the West Indies meeting with the Spaniards.  
Likewise a new and Great Slaughter made upon Spinola his Forces before Bergen up Zome, by those of the Town: with the coming Down of Bethlem Gabor's Brother, and the Marquis of jagersdorp into Silesia, to Invade the Country.  
Lastly, the Taking in of the City of Spiers by the Bauarians, with their Blocking up of Heidelburgh, Frankendale, and Mainhem, in the Palatinate.  
Likewise the last Proceed in the most Parts of Christendom.  
LONDON Printed by E. A. for Nicholas Bourne and Thomas Archer, and are to be sold at their Shops, at the Royal Exchange and Pope's head Palace. 1622.   


From Spain the 6. of August.  
THE French Ambassador is returned from Madrill into France back again, but the King of Spain will not desist from those Articles which about a Twelve month he agreed upon with the Inhabitants of Veltolina. The said King hath made the Venetian General, General of all the Horse, and adorned Don Diego Piementelli, with the title and Dignity of a Marquis, quitting him 12000. Crowns which he did owe to the Exchequer, & moreover charge that 25000. Crown's should be paid unto him in ready money. He hath likewise given Order that the Galleys which are in Sicilia, shall go to rescue Mamorra.  
At Naples were arrived 4. Galleys with Soldiers, (which are to go to Milan) & 15. Chests with Silver to be coined there.  
The great Master or Commander of Malta, hath consented at the entreaty of the Viceroy of Sicilia, that his Galleys shall accompany those of the King of Spain.   

From Venice the 5. of August.  
All Commotions being ceased in Turkey, the Great Signior went the 7. of july for the first time after his reestablishment to the Church at C●nstatinople, and was accompanied by diverse great Officers, Commanders, and Soldiers.  
The Polonian Ambassador is looked for every day at his Court, being already arrived upon the Frontiers of Turkey.  
The Tartarians having made an inroad in Polonia, the Cossacks do the like in the Turkish Dominions, and are assisted by diverse Pashas fled unto them since the Murder of Osman the late Great Signior.  
Here cometh news that the Hollanders have met 20. Spanish Ships near the River that flows by St. Lucas, and setting upon them they sunk 6. the rest was taken, saving some few that made an escape.  
The 3. Companies which did lie at the other side of the River Go, are to Conduct the Count of Monteri to Barcelona, being Shipped in the Galleys of Doria.  
The Colonel Baldirou perceiving that the Granbunters would besiege the Fort of St. Maria, retired himself to Cleve, taking with him, his best moveables and a Company of Foot, and seeing that the Citizens opposed themselves against him, he caused 4. of them to be hanged.   

From Odenburgh the 3. of August.  
The Empress being Crowned Queen of Hungary, they have gone on in the Diet or Parliament with the remainder points and Articles to make an end of the same: and first of all concerning the receiving of German Garrisons into the Frontiers places, the Knights and Burgesses would give no way to the same, notwithstanding the great persuasions of the Nobility & Clergy, which used all means and devices to effect the same. Nevertheless the Emperor desirous to have an end of this point, caused them to meet again, and handled so the matter, that the Knights and Burgesses, being overmatched by the Nobility and Clergy, gave likewise their consent unto the same. But Bethlem Gabor's Agent protested against the same, and the Committees of Cashaw went home much discontented.  
Touching Religion, no alteration shall be made before the next Hungarian Parliament, where shall be resolved likewise who shall be judge when the one party shall complain to be wronged of the other: The Catholics will not leave the decision to the Palatine, nor the Protestants to the Emperor.  
At Vienna is great prepration made against the arrival of his Majesty and the Empress.  
Hear is news that the Brother of Bethlem Gabor, and the Count of Thurne, are marching towards Silesia with 30000. men to invade it.   

From Vienna the 3. of August.  
To day arrived here a Post coming from Odenburg, (being sent to the Elector of Saxony, and the now ruling Duke of Brunswick) reporting that the Hungarian Dyetes was happily ended, notwithstanding the great difficulty made by the Hungarians touching the receiving of German Commanders, and Soldiers into their Forts and Strong holds, in such manner that they drew their Swords in the Parliament one against another, though in the absence of the Emperor.  
But that nevertheless the matter was ended by most Voices, and agreed in this manner; That the Forts and Strong-holdes should be beset with German Captains and Ensigns, but Hungarian Lieutenants, the Soldiers being half of the one Nation and half of the other. Whereupon seeing that all is Concluded according to his Majesty's desire and expectation, we hope to see both Majesty's here, within the space of 5. days at the furthest.   

From Vienna the 5. of August.  
At this instant we receive News, that the Hungarians have condescended to the taking in of German Garrisons, and diverse other points, having the Palatine of Hungary taken great pains to the same effect. And the Lord Esterhasi is made a General in Hungary.   

From Vienna the 10. of August.  
The Hungarian Parliament is finished, we shall soon have at large the Articles, and points agreed upon, and it is certain that they have promised to admit German Garrison, and principally when the Enemy is at hand: as likewise that the Crown shall be kept at Presburgh aswell by Germane as Hungarians, being of the one Nation as many as of the other. And there are diverse Hungarian Lords gone thither of late, seeing diverse things are yet not fully finished. The Emperor is likewise departed, and arrived at Newstadt, to Morrow we look for his coming here, from whence he shall take his journey to meet at the Regensbergh upon the Electoral days, where they are altogether to meet, except the Bishop of Triere.   

From Prague the 6. of August.  
Yesterday the Duke of Lichtenstain (as Deputy or Viceroy of Bohemia) gave order that all Generals, Colonels, and Captains, should keep their Soldiers in a readiness until further command. It is thought that the Imperialists will set upon Glatz with all their power and strength; we have certain news that yet of late 150. Soldiers are gotten in Glatz.  
Those of Klingenbergh being destitute of Provand, have been forced to surrender the Town, and agreed with their Enemies that they should departed with their Baggage and goods, which they did and were but 120. strong. But the Imperialists having tied the Commanders hands and feet, they did send him hither.  
The Count of Hollocke hath gotten his pardon from the Emperor. And it is thought that the Prince of Anholt will likewise speed.  
The Electoral day is prolonged until the First of October next ensuing.  
The Trumpeter who was the 2. day of this Month, sent by the Emperor to Glatz, coming from thence reported that the Young Count of Thurne, and all his Gentlemen about him were decked with Hungarian apparel, to what intent he could as yet not learn.  
The 4. of this month we have seen here a great number of Storks upon the Mountain of St. Laurence: and the next day were many dead fishes, driving with their bellies upwards in the River Moldaw. And we hold these things here for strange and ominous.   

From Breslaw the 7. of August.  
The Bishop of Neus intending this next week, to march towards Glatz, did begin to muster his forces, but having received certain advices, he hath deferred his design until better opportunity. Those of Glatz make yet daily diverse sallies and excursions, bringing into the Town all what they can get, providing themselves of all necessaries, keeping their Watches a league distant from the Town.  
The Citizens at Neus are disarmed, by command of the Bishop to keep them under.   

From Niewenburg in Saxony the 10. of August.  
We have here certain news, that the Town of Glatz holds still for the King of Bohemia, and is speedily to be succoured and rescued by the marquis of jagerensdorp, who is at hand with diverse Turks, Tartarians, and Hungarians, besides the forces of the old Count of Thurn.   

From Lintz the 13. of August.  
Few days ago were here mustered 700. Horse of the Regiment of Colonel Herbersteyn, which are to ride to the upper Palatinate.   

From Franckfort the 14. of August.  
In those parts the ways are very dangerous, which hath caused the Princes, Lords, and Imperial Cities to leavy and maintain at common charges certain horse and foot, to cleanse them of such robbers, murders, and vagabonds, as assault the Passengers and Travellers.  
They writ from Frankendale, that the Imperialists have lately taken Spiers, and having beset the Town with 2000 men, they changed the Magistrate, removing the old. The City of Worms feared the like alteration, as likewise that the goods saved there from the Palatinate, should be confiscated.  
The Imperialists lie in the lands of the Duke of Wirtenberg, and the marquis of Thourlath, endamaging mightily the said Countries.  
We understand that Leopoldus is to come in the Palatinate in the name of the Emperor. Likewise it is reported, that Colonel Obertront is deceased at Heydelbergh, his horse are dismissed.  
We are advised that the Spanish forces are departed from the Palatinate. But the forces of the Archduke Leopoldus and Monsieur Tilly are about L●msheim, Praughheym, Ea●lebach, and other near unto the same. Thursday last they took Spiers, to day they set upon Garmersheym. Heydelbergh, Frankendale, and Manheim, are strongly beset. Last Thursday was the Hospital at Worms set on fire by the Crabatz, which are of the Emperor's side.  
The Colonel Kniphawsen having left this City not past two days, there was sent one from the Emperor to charge him further: but understanding his departure, he returned presently back.   

From Spiers the 16. of August.  
The 9 of this Month is the Bavarian Army marched up from Lymen, with five pieces of Ordnance, every one being drawn by twelve horse, and crossing the River at Lulsheym, they sat down in our Territory, the next day came Monsieur Tilly in this City, but he returned the same day in his quarter. The same day in the morning arrived there likewise the Bishop of this City, and the Archduke Leopoldus came there in the after noon about two of the clock.  
The eleventh of this month, the said Army went to besiege Germishem which they got at last, the fourteenth by Assault, having before received great damage by the Ordinance and shot of the Town, they slew all what they met; and at last granted quarter to the rest.  
From Franckfort the eighteenth of August: It is certain that in the Lands of Brunswick, there are gathered great forces, and are to meet at Halberstadt, to what purpose is not divulged.  
The Duke of Wirtenbergh, the Marquis of Thouclach and diverse other Princes are levying soldiers likewise; having diverse Commanders of the Prince Palatine, the Counts of Mansfield, and the Bishop of Halberstadt in their countries. The Bishop of Mentz is at this present at Spessert, to recreate himself with hunting.  
From Hanaw the eighteenth of August. The Spanish forces having left the Palatinate, to follow the Count of Mansfield; Leopoldus came presently, thither from Alsatia, bringing diverse Crabatz with him: who lie now almost all at Spiers, the tenth of this Month he went to besiege Germersheym being assisted by the Bavarians, and got the same the fourth day. His Garrison left within Spiers committed daily great outrages. The Citizens stand in fear to be pillaged, as hath happened to these of St. Lambert, and other places more. What the Spaniards have spared, these are likely to destroy and consume, having already fired certain Villages.  
From Heidelbergh the 15. of August. The Emperor's Army, since it came before this City, hath continually taken great pains to block, to inblocke the same. And now very lately they have likewise taken a course to block up Mainheim and Franckendale, for they have Worms and all the Towns hereabouts, so that no provision can come to any of these Towns, by which we do verily imagine that they do mean to starve these Towns, and so take them without besieging them at all.  
From Collen the eighteenth of August. Those that have besieged the Fort Papenmutz, espying that they do no good with their Ordinance, shooting from the side of Berghs land, then to spend their Bullets and Gunpowder, spare now the same, until their Sconce will be ready at this side, which will be to morrow. Of late a Citizen of this Town, advancing himself upon the Battery called, look in the Cap, or kyke in the mutz, was shot by the Ordinance of the Fort and brought hither dead.  
But few days ago, there was a Soldier sent with letters out of the Fort Papenmutz, but being taken by the Enemies which are near the Fort, he was hanged before daylight at a tree to afray the other. We live here daily in great grief and misery, many die suddenly amongst us, before we can perceive that they are sick, other are infected with the plague, which invades and assaults us mightily: Some are grown mad, being bitten by the dogs, that had eaten the dead carcases landed there at the shore, as we wrote the last time at large.  
From Middlebourgh the twentieth of August. At Ostend being two men of War, ready to set forth at Sea, our men that lay with their Ships before the Town attended upon them, and Captain Kleuter of Amsterdam, gave charge to Captain jacob Volkertson Vinck, to wait upon them with his Pinnace in the night time about the Geule, to discover their coming forth, and as soon as they advanced to the Sea, he gave warning to the rest with fyring, and other signs. Whereupon our men cutting presently off their ropes, sailed on, and met them betwixt ostend and Blankenbergh, and charged them with their Ordinance; But the enemies perceiving that they could not come from the wall, did their best endeavour to return back again to ostend, but our men followed them so close that they were enforced to cast themselves on the shore near the Shelf about the Guele, where men of the States joined their Ships in the form of a half a Moon, made them quite unserviceable by their Ordinance, shooting against, from three a clock in the morning, until three of the clock in the afternoon. The City did send diverse boats with men to them, because the Ships should not be taken, and did likewise play with their Ordinance upon our Ships. But the foresaid two Ships and the boats have been in such manner dealt withal, that 164. of them are slain, 90. hurt: On our side we have lost sour men, having some few hurt.  
Notwithstanding the Galleys of Malta, and of the French King are arrived at Rochel, they nevertheless make many excursions both by water and by land, and have taken lately, diverse Ships loaden with corn: And having taken by land, the Messenger or post of Bourdeaux accompanied with twenty persons, they offer to pay 10000 Crowns, for their ransom. The King's Armies are yet before Rochel, Mompelliers, and Montaulban.  
From Berghen up Zoom, we understand that the enemies on a sudden have surprised three half Moons, but our men beat them presently out of them, the enemy lost in this service 600. men, and States 100 They assault the outworks most about the Bosh gate, where they come many times so near one another, that they are within the reach of a Pike.  
Last Saturday arrived there two Companies about four of the Clock in the afternoon, and were that same evening yet employed in a hit service, and the one being Swissers, mowed at that time bravely with their two handed Swords, amongst the enemies. In this Skirmish were five hundred men slain of the enemies, and fifteen only of ours. The dead are not yet buried, neither of this, nor the last Skirmish, it is true, that there was made a cessation of Arms for an hour to the same purpose, but the City espying that the Spaniards came towards their trenches in great troops, shot amongst them, so that those that were not slain, were glad to retire to their own Campe.  
There are of late landed twenty Companies, so that the City is now of all necessaries provided, and in no danger, by the grace of God.  
The enemy having raised two Batteries, to endamage by the Ordinance, the Ships and Boats coming and going, the City hath dismounted twice or thrice his Ordinance upon the same, so that he rests now with the same.  
Letters from Riga in Lithuania make mention, that the King of Poland, and the King of Sweden, are by the means of their several Ambassadors treating about a Peace in their Tents in the field. But they were at the beginning very likely to break off, in regard that the Polonian Ambassador, the Kingly Dignity of the King of Sweden: And having at last given him his due respect, they have had diverse meetings, and it is very likely that there will be a Peace concluded.  
They writ from Genua, that the Duke of Savoy is arrived near their Territory with great Forces: which caused them to have an eye upon him, and to look to themselves.  
At Bredaw are expected diverse horse, and to the same purpose are their Stables prepared and made ready: And in Berghen op Zoom, and other places thereabout, are likewise great store of Forces to be sent, to what effect God knows.  
From Paris the 27. of August. And now for Mansfield, and the Bishop that is with him. It is certain, that the Duke of Bulloyne sent for him, and that he came to Lorraine from the place where he was in four days, which is one hundred mile. The Duke of Lorraine could make but 8000. to resist him, so he was forced to compound with him, to give him Corn and money, nevertheless, he burned and spoilt a great many of his Messages, so the Duke de Bulloynes plot was discovered, for he had promised to deliver into Mansfeilds' hands three Towns in France, whereof Saus in Burgon was one of the three, so he marched down towards Sedan, to the Duke of Bulloyne. The King hearing of this, sent away from his Army Duke Denawers, Duke de Angulame, Duke de Lonigewen, to level Forces for to respite him with all speed; and as he marched he came to a City which is called Munson, which is upon the border of France, but not in France. And then the the Duke de Naweres and Mansfield came to a parley, so that the Duke brought him to the City with him, and placed his Army close under the Walls, and was fain to furnish his Army with bread and victuals, so he told the Duke that both he and his Army were at the King's service, in giving him four hundred thousand Crowns, and a yearly pension, and shown him seven Letters which the Duke de Bulloyne had written to him. This the Duke writ to the King: in the mean time, the French leveled great Armies, both of foot and horse. And the Duke entertained him, until the King's answer came, which was done with great discretion, for the King's Armies are now with the three Dukes in bringing to a head; in two days they are in several places thirty five thousand, and Mansfeild is twelve thousand Foot, and eight thousand Horse: he told the Duke, that there is five thousand of the eight thousand Horsemen, the best in Christendom.  
The Bishop perceiving that Mansfeild would make his own peace, and leave him, there grew a Mutiny in the Army: and the Bishop would have left Mansfield, and have gone to the Duke of Bulloyne, but the Duke Denaweres, pacified them both.  
This I think was to colour their intent, so in the end the King's answer came, which was this; He would neither of his service, nor his Army, nor give him any money, so the Duke Denaweres and he parted, and he went away without doing any harm, so Mansfeild went and conferred with the Duke of Bulloyne, in the fields in their Coaches, and each of them had three hundred men; what the Conference was we know not, neither can we tell what Mansfeild will do yet. But he hath burned and spoilt in Lorraine, and upon the borders of France, sixty Villages and Castles, and he is very rich in robbing the Churches of their chalices and Crosses, and Images, and he hath five thousand Women or Whores in his Campe. The Duke de Bulloine so soon as he heard that Mansfeild was come into Lorraine, leveled all the monies that was due to the King for this year, and five years to come, in all parts round about him, and forced them to make shift to pay him, and those that would not, nor could not pay so suddenly, he hanged them, and killed and hanged five of the Kings own servants, that were there to receive the King's Rents. And now of late he hath furnished Mansfield with Powder and other things, and hath bought all the Corn he can, and brought it into Sedan; We shall know within these six days, what they will do, Mansfeild cannot go back again, for the Emperor's Army lieth in wait for him, and if he come into France, neither he nor any of his Army will ever return back again. The Queen is going to Molenes, where the Queen mother is at the hot bathe. News is here that duke de Soulte was stayed and put in prison, and from thence both Queens go to Lions, for there the kings meets them. Then here is none left here but Monsieur the King's brother.  
From Munpilliard in France, it is reported that the Prince of Condie, coming before the same, sent into the City a Cardinal, with 3. other noblemen, to treat for a Peace, and in the mean time set upon the Outworks of the said city, and took in one of the half Moons thereof, which the town perceiving, told the aforesaid noble men of their treachery, and willed them to departed the city before the Sun was two hours hie, all which the noble men did perform, but they were no sooner out of the City, & come to their own Forces, but the town sent out forces, which took in again the aforesaid half Moon, & slew the Cardinal, & above 300. men of note And of the Nobility were slain, the Duke de Benf, cousin to the King, the Duke de Fronsac, son to the Count of S. Paul, cousin to the King, the Duke de Ensarx, cousin to the King, the count d'Alanx, son to the count d'Ouergne, the Cardinal de la Valette, the son of the Duke d'Espernon, the Marquis d'Alu, son to Monsieur de Souddy, the Marquis de Benleron, governor de falaise, Monsieur de Candsy, governor of S. Lo, Monsieur de Vandosme, Knight, the son of Monsieur d'Alincourt, governor the Lions, the son of Monsieur de Montigny, governor de deep, the eldest and youngest sons of the count de Schoubergne, the count de Rochefort son of Monsieur de Munthason governor of Paris, the marshal de brands, brother to Monsieur de Luines, the marshal de Vitay, Monsieur de Montmoreincy, Admiral of France, hurt in two places with a Pike, etc. After this fight the Commanders in the City were safely returned back to their Campe.   

From Rochel.  
Your news from Rochel, touching sinking of the King's Galleys, is not true: for there arrived the last Week a Bark at Barstable from Rochel, which was not above eight days homeward; and they report, the King's ships are in the River of Breast Andbrenager, & so vigilantly watched by 60. sail of Rochellers, that they cannot join; insomuch, that doubtless the Rochellers will be Masters of the Sea this Winter, whereby all other the French Kings subjects will be exceedingly disturbed in their Trade, and the Rochellers will be much increased and strengthened, which happily may procure peace the sooner unto the Protestants throughout the Kingdom.   

¶ The Copy of a Letter sent from Breda, since the Arrival of Count Mansfield, relating the particulars of the late Battle, being fought on the 29. of August: With his Proceed since.  
AFter Mansfield was arrived at jambloys, Don Cordua with most of the Country Boars, got to a Town called Leymon, by which Mansfield must of necessity pass, and so was constrained to encounter him: The opposition that came against Mansfield and the Duke of Brunswick, was for certain between 30. or 40000. Boars and Soldiers together, who had so strongly entrenched themselves, and placed their Ordnance, before mansfield's coming, that to pass through them, was very dangerous; which of necessity they must do, before they could get any passage towards Breda. It is most credible, that mansfield's horsemen, after they had encompassed Gonzales de Cordua's Forces, did so valiantly behave themselves, that on a sudden they were put to a great rout: so that Count Mansfield, by means of certain companies of his horsemen, surprised their Ordnance from the Boars, the which they kept courageously for the space of two hours, in this time they were employed upon the enemies, they having not wherewith to defend themselves: so that by the means of losing their Ordnance, they were slain in great multitudes. Yet notwithstanding, the multitudes of Boars were so great, being thrust forward by Don Cordua's old soldiers, that they gathered a head, and obtained their Ordnance once again. But before they were wholly recovered, the enemy lost above 1000 men. Being animated on both sides, the Battle at this time continued very fierce, wherein the Duke of Brunswick behaved himself most valiantly, insomuch that he received a shot in the left Arm, near unto the Wrist; and notwithstanding this misfortune, he would not leave the Field, but fought still courageously at least the space of four hours; in which time he met with Gonzales de Cordua in person: whereupon the Duke (it seems) not respecting his wounded Arm, courageously made two shots at him with his Pistol, and it is thought one of them took effect, for here is news come, that he is slain. This is certain, he is at this time missing, and not to be found; but the truth of this you shall shortly hear. The Duke of Brunswick still pressed further among his enemies, prosecuting the Boars, who swarmed about him in great multitudes, that in the end the Duke lost his Standard, and received another shot in the middle of his Arm, and yet would not leave the Field for a good while after, as it seems not regarding the two Wounds he had received on his left Arm; which the whole Field, as well enemies as friends, admired to see his worthy to be praised valour. A little before the Battle was ended, he was constrained to leave the Field, in regard of the Wounds he received on his Arm, the loss of which is and aught to be lamented for by all true Protestants. After this, he was conveyed out of the Army, in a Horselitter made of Reeds, to some secure place for his safety; but going with great haste, he unfortunately fell down upon the foresaid Arm, part whereof being cut off; which did so inflame the Wound, that he was enforced once again to have it cut off a little below the elbow. As for Count Mansfield, he still continued the main Battle, until three a clock in the afternoon; about which time, mansfield's horsemen played the Devil amongst the Boars, as themselves reported after the Battle. These aforesaid horsemen put the Boars to rout, and beat them back amain, and recovered the Ordnance from them; and indeed, was the chiefest cause that Count Mansfield remained Master of the Field, as you shall presently understand. These horsemen having obtained the Ordnance from the Boars, put them into such a fear, that they became wholly disordered: which advantage the Mansfeldaans' espying, fell upon them, and flew a great number of them, most of them being Boars, and continually put forwards by the old Soldiers. By which means, Count Mansfield obtaining the best, constrained Don Cordua to sound a retreat. Nay further, it is certified, that if some of Count mansfield's horsemen had taken an opportunity, which fortunately was proffered them, they had utterly overthrown and discomfited Don Cordua's Forces; which, when he mustered about Liar, consisted of two thousand horse and eight thousand foot, the most whereof, were old and well experienced Soldiers. In this fight it is most credibly reported, that Count Mansfield hath slain very near a thousand of the enemies, amongst whom, was slain a great Commander, Don Francisco Gevana. He hath likewise taken most of his Ordnance, all his Munition and Treasure, besides two Wagons of Plate, all which are safely arrived in Breda. Here all the Treasure was divided amongst mansfield's and brunswick's soldiers. Likewise Count Mansfield hath burned & spoilt most part of the Country in his passage through it, as also the corn on the field. Here it is certified, that Count Mansfield lost not in this Battle above 1000 men, but he lost above 2000 but not all cut off by the Sword, as you shall hear. The Battle being ended, Count Mansfield with his Forces departed towards Breda: but before his arrival there, he lost 1200. the occasion of whose deaths, were the inhabitants dwelling in those parts; who understanding that Count Mansfield was master of the field, and that he afterwards intended to march with his Forces towards the Magistrates or Governor of every Town thereabouts; gave private command, that Springs or Ditches of Water which lay in their passage towards Breda, should be infected with strong poison, and by this denillish invention they lost within the compass of twelve days above 1200, men, only with drinking their poisoned waters, so that every day they lost 100: it seems by this that Mansfield lost more men by 200, that were poisoned, than he had cut off by the sword in the battle. Before they were at Breda, the Prince of Orange sent to refresh his army 30000. loaves, besides other provision, which was welcome to the soldiers: after they were arrived, the town welcomed them royally, shooting off all their Ordnance, making Bonfires, ringing of Bells, warlike Instruments, & good provision for the common soldiers, withal the entertainment they were able to make them. After they were well refreshed, Count Mansfield trained them in good discipline of war almost every day: he hath brought with him 6000. of the best horse in Christendom, and 4000 footmen; besides a great number wearied and sick men, which come daily to him in great numbers. I believe you had a false report was spread all over these countries, that Count Mansfield had sent 3000. men to meet with Don Cordua, which losing their way, were cut off by the Bishop of Lucks forces; but for certain, there is no such matter, for Count Mansfield never sent out a man to meet with Don Cordua, before Don Cordua himself met with him. It is certainly reported that Count Mansfield had a skirmish with Don Cordua before his entrance into Henego, in which Don Cerdua had the worst; but afterwards having that great supply of the Boars of that country, did make a very great opposition against Count Mansfield, in which was slain above 1000 men on both sides. At mansfield's first coming into the Province of Henego, the Boars of the country understanding of his coming, had carried away all their provision, that for the space of four or siue days Count mansfield's forces found no more to feed upon than what the trees did afford them, which bred a great weakness in his whole army: but shortly after they found very good pasture in that fruitful Dukedom of Brabant; nay I do absolutely think it to be the fruitfullest and richest in all the seventeen. It is further certified, that the Prince of Orange hath gathered in a readiness 4000 the bravest horse those Provinces can yield, to join with mansfield's horse. Moreover there are to be brought to the Grave of Lipstat 2000 more, all which makes 12000. horse, which hath seldom been seen in the State's jurisdictions. Further it is thought his Excellency hath ready in several places, betwixt 30. & 40000. foot: here is now great likelihood of bloody wars in this country, for that Don Cordus likewise receiveth greater helps from the Palatinate, and that the Duke of Bavaria is coming down to aid Don Cordua with great forces. Here it is at this present reported, that Gonzales de Corduas forces are arrived at Antwerp and there remaineth, for that it is greatly feared amongst them, that the Prince of Orange will besiege the same, having so many forces in a readiness. Here it is thought the chief rendezvous of the State's war will be in and about Breda, both to draw the enemy's forces from greatly offending others, and defence of their own, knowing that a war maintained in the enemy's country, is very prevalent to weary, or overcome. And it is thought, though that Mansfield will plant his army betwixt Antwerp and Bergen up Zome, to imbar all provisions from Spinolas army, Count Mansfield hath left the one half of his foot with the Duke de Boulloign, as also his munition: the Duke of Brunswick is certainly more grieved for the loss of his Standard, then for the loss of his arm. Some soldiers coming hither, bring news that certain letters are written by the Duchess of Brabant to Spinola, wherein are disclosed diverse secrets of strange plots against the States and other Princes, to the States great advantage. This day the Duke of Brunswick, the Prince of Orange, and Count Mansfield being in the great Hall of the town, the Duke shown himself with a merry countenance, and seems prettily amended, and past danger at the cutting off his arm, beseeching God that he might recover of his wound, to be revenged of his enemies.  
Count mansfield's forces that remained here, have three several times taken and spoilt great store of wagons with victuals that was carrying to Spinolas camp before Bergen; and also hath slain their convoys, so that no victuals can be brought to relieve the soldiers which are in great want: what hereafter will follow, you shall weekly hear.   

From Zealand the 4. of September.  
It is certainly reported that some four days past Spinola made a violent Assault upon Bergen up Zome, but he was repulsed with the loss of 600. men,  
Also Spinolas soldiers, by reason of the small and bad pay, scarcity of victuals, and that all things in their camp are very dear, which eauseth them daily to run away, as many as can find any opportunity, arriving continually at Dort, Middleberg, and in other places else, where they think themselves to be freest.  
It is also certainly affirmed by diverse letters from Holland and Zealand, that all the towns have consented to make up 16000 of the Burghers to go and lie in the frontier towns: whereby if occasion serve, the old and sufficient soldiers may join themselues with the Prince of Orange.  
It is further reported, that Spinola having intelligence that Count Mansfield was overthrown, did for joy thereof give order that there should be Bonesires made in his Camp, and all his Ordnance discharged against the town, which did put the town into great amazement: but not long after the town had order from his Excellency for to make Bonfires, and to show some joy for the coming of Mansfield safely to Bredaw, which those in Spinolas leaguer perceiving fire, were also put into great amazement, and some of the boldest spirits of them did attempt to draw near to the town, to view the occasion of the fire in the town: which the town perceiving, made way for the enemy to come to their own destruction, for they were all slain, but the number uncertain. It is also reported, that the Duke of Bavaria is coming down to aid Don Cordua, but with what number we know not.   
FINIS.