It was from Flushing that Charles V.sailed in 1556; from Flushing that Philip II.

sailed in 1559; neither to return.

It was Flushing that heard Philip's farewell to William of Orange, which in the light of after events may be called the declaration of war that was to release the Netherlands from the tyranny of Spain and Rome.

"As Philip was proceeding on board the ship which was to bear him for ever from the Netherlands, his eyes lighted upon the Prince.

His displeasure could no longer be restrained.