The marriage takes place on the 18th of August, 1477.

Mary of Burgundy passes from the guardianship of Ghent burghers into that of the emperor's son.

The crafty husband allies himself with the city party, feeling where the strength lies.

He knows that the voracious Kabbeljaws have at last swallowed the Hooks, and run away with them.

Promising himself future rights of reconsideration, he is liberal in promises to the municipal party.