They knew that rapine, murder, and all the worst evils which man can inflict on his brethren were pent within it, and would soon descend.

Yet, even with all their past experience, did they not foresee the depth of woe which was really impending.

The mutineers had discarded such of their officers as they could not compel to obedience, and had, as usual, chosen their Eletto.

Many straggling companies joined them as they swept to and fro.

They came to Herenthals, where they were met by Count Mansfeld, who was deputed by the Council of State to treat with them, to appeal to them; to pardon them, to offer, them everything but money.