[The Rise of the Dutch Republic Volume III.(of III) 1574-84 by John Lothrop Motley]@TWC D-Link bookThe Rise of the Dutch Republic Volume III.(of III) 1574-84 CHAPTER V 29/57
He was to maintain "the Religion" and the religious peace in the same state in which they then were, or as should afterwards be ordained by the estates of each province, without making any innovation on his own part. Holland and Zealand were to remain as they were, both in the matter of religion and otherwise.
His Highness was not to permit that any one should be examined or molested in his house, or otherwise, in the matter or under pretext of religion.
He was to procure the assistance of the King of France for the Netherlands.
He was to maintain a perfect and a perpetual league, offensive and defensive, between that kingdom and the provinces; without; however, permitting any incorporation of territory. He was to carry on the war against Spain with his own means and those furnished by his royal brother, in addition to a yearly, contribution by the estates of two million four hundred thousand guldens.
He was to dismiss all troops at command of the states-general.
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