The appeal had not been, in vain, but the Count was obviously not in a condition to effect anything more at that moment to relieve the financial distress of the states.

The exchequer was crippled.
[The contributions of Holland and Zealand for war expenses amounted to one hundred and fifty thousand florins monthly.

The pay of a captain was eighty florins monthly; that of a lieutenant, forty; that of a corporal, fifteen; that of a drummer, fifer, or Minister, twelve; that of a common soldier, seven and a half.

A captain had also one hundred and fifty florins each month to distribute among the most meritorious of his company.

Each soldier was likewise furnished with food; bedding, fire, light, and washing .-- Renom de France MS, vol.ii.c.