"1. For each soldier a pair of boots to sample.
"2. Three hundred good horses ready saddled to replace those lost by the army.
"3. The pay of the army for a year to be sent instantly to the army treasurer."
By way of recompense the town was to be freed from all imposts, except cigars, the general engaging furthermore to reduce the burden of the military billeting as much as possible.
The total claimed for army pay was 7,747,008 florins.
The two members hastened to General Falkenstein's headquarters, and were admitted to him. His first words were:
"Well, sirs, have you brought my money?"
"We beg leave to submit to your Excellency," said Fellner, "that we have no authority to decree payment of such a sum, as the government of the town having been dissolved, its consent cannot be obtained."
"That does not concern me," said the general, "I have conquered the country and I raise an indemnity. It is perfectly regular."
"Will you allow me to say to your Excellency that a town which does not defend itself cannot be conquered. Frankfort, a free town, relies for its defence on its treaties, and has never thought of opposing your army."