This is an indignity for us, their Majesties, and the electors and princes.

We regard it as intolerable.

A despatch came from Spain forbidding a further step in the negotiation without express order from the King.

The Prince and Spinola are gone to Brussels, the ambassadors have returned to the Hague, the armies are established in winter-quarters.

The cavalry are ravaging the debateable land and living upon the inhabitants at their discretion.