And thus commerce and industry took the way towards Ruin and Death.

And the Beggars took Briele, a strong seaboard fortress that was christened the Orchard of Freedom.

II

In the first days of May, under a clear sky, with the ship sailing proudly along the sea, Ulenspiegel sang:

“The ashes beat upon my heart.

The butchers are come; they have struck

With poignard, fire, violence, the sword.

They have paid for foulest spying.

Where once were Love and Faith, mild virtues,