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The Rise of the Dutch Republic
Volume III.(of III) 1574-84

CHAPTER III
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Truly, if the Prince of Orange can relieve the city he will do it.

If he does so, neither will this expedition of ours, nor any other expedition, be brought to a good end.

As soon as men are aware that our affairs are looking badly, they will come again to a true union, and all will join together, in hope to accomplish their boasts." Therefore, it was natural that the peace-wrights of Cologne should industriously ply their task.
It is not desirable to disturb much of that learned dust, after its three centuries' repose.

A rapid sketch of the course of the proceedings, with an indication of the spirit which animated the contending parties, will be all that is necessary.

They came and they separated with precisely opposite views.


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