But he is too lazy in demanding possession.

It is the fault of the doctors by whom he is guided.

This delay works in favour of the Emperor, whose course however is less governed by any determination of his own than by the irresolution of the princes." Then changing the conversation, Henry asked the Ambassador whether the daughter of de Maldere, a leading statesman of Zealand, was married or of age to be married, and if she was rich; adding that they must make a match between her and Barneveld's second son, then a young gentleman in the King's service, and very much liked by him.
Two months later a regularly accredited envoy, Belin by name, arrived from the Elector.

His instructions were general.

He was to thank the King for his declarations in favour of the possessory princes, and against all usurpation on the part of the Spanish party.