"'Tis a mutinous request of Hollock," said he, "that strangers should not command Netherlanders.

He and his Alemaynes are farther born from Zeeland than Sir Philip is.

Either you must make Hollock assured to you, or you must disgrace him.

If he will not be yours, I will show you means to disinherit him of all his commands at small danger.

What service doth he, Count Solms, Count Overatein, with their Almaynes, but spend treasure and consume great contributions ?" It was, very natural that the chivalrous Sidney, who had come to the Netherlands to win glory in the field, should be desirous of posts that would bring danger and distinction with them.