The Count was lodged in the house of Ruy Gomez, who soon felt himself able, according to previous assurances to that effect, contained in a private letter of Armenteros, to persuade the envoy to any course which Philip might command.

Flattery without stint was administered.

More solid arguments to convince the Count that Philip was the most generous and clement of princes were also employed with great effect.

The royal dues upon the estate of Gaasbecque, lately purchased by Egmont, were remitted.

A mortgage upon his Seigneurie of Ninove was discharged, and a considerable sum of money presented to him in addition.