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The French Court and that of Madrid were so sensible of the Danger on this side, from the Affection and Bravery of the People, that they made all the Efforts possible to recover Affairs on this side, before the Danger should spread farther, and I need only mention here that they drew down a powerful Army into Catalonia, before the Confederates were well aware of it; bringing with them very formidable and dreadful Preparations for the Siege of Barcelona it self.
Were the People at this time intimidated? No, They told the King,
«That it was not enough to receive him in the midst of Prosperity, but they would stand by him with their Lives, and all that was dear to them, even in the extreamest Time of Danger. The Queen of England has assured us of her Care to support us, and we have hitherto experienced her singular Clemency and Goodness, and we will never sink under any Apprehensions of Danger, till we have placed your Majesty on your Lawful and Rightful Throne. We are unanimous in this Resolution, and dare own it though we fee our selves enclosed by enraged Enemies. We desire nothing more than that your Majesty will stay with us, and by the Assistance of God, we doubt not to give you a greater Proof than you have yet had of our Zeal and Affection for your Royal Person.»
This Deputation was delivered in the Name of all the Inhabitants, and made so notable an Impression on the King, that he resolv'd no Danger should be apprehended in Defence of so Brave and Loyal a People.
Of the Transactions at this time we shall see, as much as is necessary, by the following Letters writ at this time.
