There was--a fierce brief struggle, and then the assailants were utterly routed.

Some were killed under the walls, while the rest were hunted into the waves.

Nearly every one of the expedition (a thousand in number) perished.
It had now become obvious to the Duke that his siege must be raised.

The days were gone when the walls of Dutch towns seemed to melt before the first scornful glance of the Spanish invader; and when a summons meant a surrender, and a surrender a massacre.

Now, strong in the feeling of independence, and supported by the courage and endurance of their English allies, the Hollanders had learned to humble the pride of Spain as it had never been humbled before.