Should any thing happen to the Count, the Netherlands would sustain an immense loss.

The Archbishop, irritated by the previous conversation, ironically requested the speaker to be comforted, "because," said he, "it will always be easy to find a new Egmont." Upon this, Brederode, beside himself with rage, cried out vehemently, "Are we to tolerate such language from this priest ?" Gulemburg, too, turning upon the offender, observed, "Your observation would be much more applicable to your own case.

If you were to die, 't would be easy to find five hundred of your merit, to replace you in the see of Cambray." The conversation was, to say the least, becoming personal.

The Bishop, desirous of terminating this keen encounter of wits, lifted a goblet full of wine and challenged Brederode to drink.
That gentleman declined the invitation.

After the cloth had been removed, the cup circulated more freely than ever.