The embalmed body of Duke Adolphus of Gueldres, last of the Egmonts, who had reigned in that province, was dragged from its sepulchre and recognized.

Although it had been there for ninety years, it was as uncorrupted, "Owing to the excellent spices which had preserved it from decay," as upon the day of burial.

Thrown upon the marble floor of the church, it lay several days exposed to the execrations of the multitude.

The Duke had committed a crime against his father, in consequence of which the province which had been ruled by native races, had passed under the dominion of Charles the Bold.

Weary of waiting for the old Duke's inheritance, he had risen against him in open rebellion.