The same decision was formally communicated to the Regent by those Chevaliers of the Fleece who had approved the 11th of March letter--Montigny; Berghen, Meghem, Mansfeld, Ligne, Hoogstraaten, Orange, Egmont, and Horn.

The Prince of Orange, speaking in the name of all, informed her that they did not consider it consistent with their reputation, nor with the interest of his Majesty, that any one of them should make so long and troublesome a journey, in order to accuse the Cardinal.

For any other purpose, they all held themselves ready to go to Spain at once.

The Duchess expressed her regret at this resolution.

The Prince replied by affirming that, in all their proceedings, they had been governed, not by hatred of Granvelle but by a sense of duty to his Majesty.