[The Rise of the Dutch Republic<br> Volume I.(of III) 1555-66 by John Lothrop Motley]@TWC D-Link book
The Rise of the Dutch Republic
Volume I.(of III) 1555-66

CHAPTER IV
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The discontent and rage of the gentlemen who had written or sustained the 11th of March communication, was much increased.
The answer was, in truth, no answer at all.

"'Tis a cold and bad reply," wrote Louis of Nassau, "to send after so long a delay.

'Tis easy to see that the letter came from the Cardinal's smithy.

In summa it is a vile business, if the gentlemen are all to be governed by one person.

I hope to God his power will come soon to an end.


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