satisfaction and are now treating with that Resident, about
the anulling or altering of the said agreement of Redemption
as they Pre[unr] cause.
In the beginning of this week there came letters from St.
Malo's which say, that Pr. Rupert being on his way returning
into these parts, was surprised by a sudden furious tempest,
which so shattered his Fleet, that it destroyed most of
his ships, and left the rest in a very torn condition; but the
small English Courtiers at the Palace Royall, cry down the
news, because they find it not in any of their letters.
Here hath been little of action since the Cardinals return
hither; and the only remarkable thing is the clamor of the
Rentiers at Court, and at the Parliament, which increase every
day more and more.
From Amsterdam, Feb. 6 stilo novo.
Our news from the Hague sait[unr], that the Lord Brederode,
who was sent with the forces toward the frontiers, is expected
back again there suddenly, the Lorainers being all of
them now retreated from Gemert, and quite out of the
Countre o[unr] Overmase, and have removed their Quarter
into the Countrey of Aken. This is done by order of the
Duke, himself, who in his letter, to the States, in answer to
that which they sent him by a Trumpet, pretends, that if
any disorders were committed by his Troops, it is besides his
will and intention, who in all things desires to keep a good
correspondency with his Lordships, and therfore he informs
them, that he had given order to some to make inquiry into,
and punish the disorders committed by his Soldiery. In
reply whereunto their Lordships professed the same desire
of a fair correspondency with his Highness, by a particular
express to that purpose, giving him thanks for redress of the
disorders; and so with a complement in stead of satisfaction,
they husht up the business.
Mens affections here are very high still for the war; yet
the other Provinces are very jealous over this of Holland,
for fear it should hold any treaty apart (underhand) with
England; and it's so much the more feared, because this province