CHAPTER VIII
COMMENCEMENT OF THE REVOLUTION
A.D. 1566
Commencement of the Revolution—Defence of the Prince of
Orange—Confederacy of the Nobles—Louis of Nassau—De
Brederode—Philip de St. Aldegonde—Assembly of the Council of
State—Confederates enter Brussels—Take the Title of Gueux—Quit
Brussels, and disperse in the Provinces—Measures of Government—
Growing Power of the Confederates—Progress of the Reformation—
Field Preaching—Herman Stricker—Boldness of the Protestants—
Peter Dathen—Ambrose Ville—Situation of Antwerp—The Prince
repairs to it, and saves it—Meeting of the Confederates at St.
Trond—-The Prince of Orange and Count Egmont treat with them—
Tyranny of Philip and Moderation of the Spanish Council—Image
Breakers—Destruction of the Cathedral, of Antwerp—Terror of
Government—Firmness of Viglius—Arbitration between the Court
and the People—Concessions made by Government—Restoration of
Tranquillity.