The poor dying Spinola was exhibited in triumph, the boat-load of breadstuffs received with satisfaction, and vast preparations were made to receive, on wharves and in storehouses, the plentiful supplies about to arrive.

Beacons and bonfires were lighted, the bells from all the steeples rang their merriest peals, cannon thundered in triumph not only in Antwerp itself, but subsequently at Amsterdam and other more distant cities.

In due time a magnificent banquet was spread in the town-house to greet the conquering Hohenlo.

Immense gratification was expressed by those of the reformed religion; dire threats were uttered against the Catholics.

Some were for hanging them all out of hand, others for throwing them into the Scheldt; the most moderate proposed packing them all out of town so soon as the siege should be raised--an event which could not now be delayed many days longer.
Hohenlo, placed on high at the head of the banquet-table, assumed the very god of war.