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Mercurius politicus, Number 376, 13th-20th August 1657 E.505[14]

he pleased. The French were as glad of this news, as
if the world had bin given them; at the Evening, by both
parties Bonfires and Volleys of shot were made; the Governor
of the Bay discharged his Guns also, because that Republick
was interested in this Action. The 16, of July we cleared
our ships. The 17 they were cleansed. The 18. they
were tallowed, to fit them for the Coast of Legorn We
expect news from the Commander de Witt, who was delayed
by reason of contray winds, and the calmness which ensued
upon it. Where ever the comes, them the Guns taken from
the Foenuhiships, shall be delivered and restored to the Freanch,
which Guns, were divided among the 12 ships. We arriving
at Legorn, and having no news from home, we went to sea,
with a Land wind. We left word with the Governor of
Spatial, that we would not fall on any French, by reason of
the agreement made with France. We are gon now Westward.
Captain Prter of Brandel, and the Commander Jan
Ver[unr] move up and down in the narrow Sea betwixt
G[unr]dr, and Mabagn, from watch and attend the Turks.
The Viceadmirall, the Captains of the Veen, of San, Sweers,
St[unr] decsen, and the ships the White Lamb, are gone towards
Tunbor. Weeds toword at Legorn, that any ships of ours
coming that way, should follow after at, and find us out.
From Pragwe in Bambini, July 20.
The King of Hungary, the Archduke [unr]eopold, accompanied
with many Earls and Barons, arrived here with their
Train, on the 27. of July. The next day after, the Funetall
of the late deceafed Emperor was solemnized in the Jesuices
Church.
From Sedan, August 13.
The King with whom was Mensieny his only brother, and
the Cardinal who with a great number of Lords, being conducted
by his Guards, and other of the Soldiery, returned
hither on the 7 instant being recieved with all the gratulations
of Joy that are imaginable.
At the instant, came Mada[unr]diselle, eldest daughter of
his Highness Royal the Duke of orleans, to render her respects
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