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First siege of Leyden-Commencement of the second-Description of

the city-Preparations for defence-Letters of Orange-Act of

amnesty issued by Requesens-Its conditions-Its reception by the

Hollanders-Correspondence of the Glippers-Sorties and fierce

combats beneath the walls of Leyden-Position of the Prince-His

project of relief Magnan