Philip soon enlarged on what Charles had commenced, and he unmercifully sacrificed the well-being of a people to the worst objects of his selfish ambition.
Philip had only once visited the Netherlands before his accession to sovereign power.

Being at that time twenty-two years of age, his opinions were formed and his prejudices deeply rooted.

Everything that he observed on this visit was calculated to revolt both.

The frank cordiality of the people appeared too familiar.

The expression of popular rights sounded like the voice of rebellion.