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the English with open Arms. The Successes ensuing on the other hand, were as great as this could be; and the great Discouragement and Diversion this gave the Enemy, cannot but be remembred in favour of this Brave People, and the vigorous Resolutions and Zeal they shewed in standing by their Engagements.
The greatest Vengeance was owing to them from King Philip and the Court of Madrid, they had incurr'd a Resentment never to be forgiven and the Occasion wholly to be imputed to them Something of this we shall see in the following Speech.
The Queen of Spain, Wife of King Philip, on the March of the Confederates towards Madrid, assembled the Magistrates of that City, and made to them the following Speech.
«I sent for you hither, and appear my self to tell you, what Distress the State is in; I cannot conceal it from you, while the King is exposing his Life for your Defence; Heaven blesses his Arms with Success in Catalonia, and we hope that Rebellious Province will be soon reduced. Affairs do not go so well in Estramadura; the Portuguese Advance, will you tamely see such Enemies approach you? Do you not think of exerting your utmost Efforts to make them repent their Audaciousness? The Preservation of the Monarchy is now the point in question; you ought in this pressing necessity to shew your Zeal and Loyalty, by Sacrificing your All for the King, for Me, and for your selves. Powerful and speedy Succours are requisite. I am the first Queen that appear'd ins this Place on such an occasion. When I give you such extraordinary Marks of Affection,
