The subsequent conduct of Don John had confirmed the suspicions and demonstrated the sagacity of the Prince.

The seizure of Namur and the open hostility avowed by the Governor once more forced the provinces together.

The suppressed flames of nationality burst forth again.

Catholic and Protestant, Fleming and Hollander, instinctively approached each other, and felt the necessity of standing once more shoulder to shoulder in defence of their common rights.

The Prince of Orange was called for by the unanimous cry of the whole country.