The Prince read from the next page—
“This, demanded on behalf of the King of England, in consideration of the treaty of Heeswyck, whereby the King of France is resolved to accept no peace if the King of England is not satisfied with his claims.
“First the salute of the flag, even from an entire Dutch fleet to a single British vessel.
“Satisfaction in Surinam.
“The extradition of political refugees.
“1,000,000 pounds for the expenses of the war, 400,000 in the following October, the remainder in six annual instalments of 100,000.
“A rent of 100,000 pounds for the herring fishery.
“The sovereignty of the remaining portion of the United Provinces for the Prince of Orange, as reigning and hereditary King.
“A new treaty of commerce, relative to the Indies.
“The surrender of Sluys, Walcheren, Cadzant, Goree, and Voorne as guarantee.”