But the maintenance of these places prevents our being very strong in the field, especially outside our frontiers.

But if in all Germany there be many places held by the Evangelicals which would disperse a great army is very doubtful.

Keep a watchful eye.

Economy is a good thing, but the protection of a country and its inhabitants must be laid to heart.

Watch well if against these Provinces, and against Bohemia, Austria, and other as it is pretended rebellious states, these plans are not directed.