“’Tis because we put in it,” the host said, “cinnamon and catnip.”
Then speaking to Ulenspiegel:
“Is Edzard, Count of Frisia, is he still the prince’s friend?”
Ulenspiegel replied:
“He hides it, while at the same time giving refuge at Emden to his ships.”
And he added:
“We must go to Maestricht.”
“You will not be able to do so,” said the host; “the duke’s army is before the town and in the environs.”
Then taking him into the loft, he showed him far away the ensigns and guidons of horse soldiers and footmen riding and marching in the country.
Ulenspiegel said: