Run-a-way Jacob, 'Koppen Loppen,' blasted the hopes of so many wiser and braver spirits than his own.
The loss to Parma and to the royalist cause in Marquis Richebourg, was very great.

The death of De Billy, who was a faithful, experienced, and courageous general, was also much lamented.

"The misfortune from their death," said Parma, "is not to be exaggerated.

Each was ever ready to do his duty in your Majesty's service, and to save me much fatigue in all my various affairs.

Nevertheless," continued the Prince, with great piety, "we give the Lord thanks for all, and take as a favour everything which comes from His hand." Alexander had indeed reason to deplore the loss of Robert de Melun, Viscount of Ghent, Marquis of Roubaix and Richebourg.