A spy, sent from the city to obtain intelligence for the anxious burghers, had gained admission into his lines, was captured and brought before the Prince.

He expected, of course, to be immediately hanged.

On the contrary, Alexander gave orders that he should be conducted over every part of the encampment.

The forts, the palisades, the bridge, were all to be carefully exhibited and explained to him as if he had been a friendly visitor entitled to every information.

He was requested to count the pieces of artillery in the forts, on the bridge, in the armada.