We received advice yesterday that the Arch. Duke Leopold
had surprized the Fort of Linck, two hundred Switzers
that were in, were put to the sword, and that the said
Troops that had done that deed were marching towards
Graveline, where the Switzer's Agent here hath given advice
that there are but 400. Switzers in stead of 2000. men, necessary
for the keeping of that place, and of the Outworks
the French had builded there.
Presently after the receiving of that intelligence, Marshall
de Rantzaw was sent for at Meaux, where he is somwhat
sick of a Relignst of his melancholly in his prison;
and Mr. de Villeguier was commanded to advance with his
Forces towards the said Graveline, to supply her wants.
Mr. De St. More hath sworne fidelity to the King, and
hath entred New-Haven as formerly, under the assurances
the Dutchesse of Aigveillon hath given for him.
The submissions of Normandy to their Majesties are rewarded
by the sending of some Commissioners, Mr. de Emery
sent into that Province to oblige the people to give some
money to the King.
It is reported that the Dutchesse of Longuerville hath taken
shipping, and banded twice, not being able to indure
the Sea, and that she is gone through St. Omer.
The Marquis De Creuan the Prince of Conde's Creature
was arrested here last Saturday, and committed to the
Bastille.
The proclaimed King of Scotland is to set forth (as they
say) tomorrow from Jersey to come to Pontoise, where his
Mother is to go next Saturday. Mr. Jermin returned from
thence last Thursday, having been there to give order for
their reception and lodgings.
Notwithstanding the report that Sir John Barkley hath
been arrested in Cornwall, yet we doe not here that he is
gone from Jersey.