A landing at Terscholen was foiled by Colonel Morgan, who, at the head of 2000 English troops, waded across a shallow estuary in time to prevent a descent.

At last (September 12) the Dutch ships managed to come up with their adversaries in the Slaak near the island of Tholen.

They at once attacked and though so inferior in numbers gained a complete victory.

Count John of Nassau just contrived to escape, but his fleet was destroyed and 5000 prisoners were taken.
The year 1632 witnessed a renewal of military activity and was memorable for the famous siege and capture of Maestricht.

This fortress held the same commanding position on the eastern frontier as Hertogenbosch on the southern; and, though its natural position was not so strong as the capital of North Brabant, Maestricht, lying as it did on both sides of the broad Meuse, and being strongly fortified and garrisoned, was very difficult to invest.