Is it probable that what the king was unwilling and unable to do in solemn peace negotiations through the intercession of His Imperial Majesty and the kings of France and of England, when the provinces still formed a more powerful unity than at present and had not yet taken another lord, he will now do for the towns of Ghent and Bruges especially in their present situation? It may be that some agreement has been put on paper but it will be as little respected as the conditions agreed upon in the year 1566, or even less so, for the king has now occupied many more places and because of the war has so many more means at his disposal to strengthen himself and to oppress the provinces. The exiles and refugees, who in spite of what is being suggested will take good care that they are not excluded from the treaty which you intend to make with the king, will obtain nearly all power and will bring everything back to its former state. They will ensure that their own security is guaranteed and that those who sent them into exile are oppressed.