No man was injured, but the words of defiance, and the shot fired by a madman's hand, were destined to be fearfully answered.
"Meanwhile, the inhabitants of the place, which was at best far from strong, and ill provided with arms, ammunition, or soldiers, despatched importunate messages to Sonoy, and to other patriot generals nearest to them, soliciting reinforcements.

Their messengers came back almost empty-handed.

They brought a little powder and a great many promises, but not a single man-at-arms, not a ducat, not a piece of artillery.

The most influential commanders, moreover, advised an honourable capitulation, if it were still possible.
"Thus baffled, the burghers of the little city found their proud position quite untenable.

They accordingly, on the 1st of December, despatched the burgomaster and a senator to Amersfoort, to make terms, if possible, with Don Frederic.