He came to Brussels.

His first step, as already narrated, was to break off negotiations which had been already ratified by the votes of the states-general.

The measure was reconsidered, under pretence of adding certain amendments.

Those amendments were the unconditional articles of surrender proposed for Don John's signature on the 25th of September--articles which could only elicit words of defiance from his lips.
Thus far the Prince's object was accomplished.

A treacherous peace, which would have ensured destruction, was averted, but a new obstacle to the development of his broad and energetic schemes arose in the intrigue which brought the Archduke from Vienna.