“Utrecht is saved.”
But when they were within a few miles of the city a little band of men, bearing lanterns, came to meet them.
M. de Zuylestein’s men, with this news—
“The Catholics and French in Utrecht have seized the town and closed the gates to the forces of the United Provinces. They intend to open to King Louis, and refuse even to provision Your Highness’ men.”
CHAPTER XII
AFTER THE DEFEAT
In a little farm, abandoned by its owner, the Prince and his Staff found shelter.
There was nothing to be done until dawn at least—since Utrecht had closed her gates.