In early 1601 Albert of Austria had begun to besiege the city of Ostend and at the same time States General at this time demanded that Maurice should march to relieve the city; to take on the besiegers.
Albert of Austria had begun to besiege the city of Ostend. This was in early 1601. Maurice should march to relieve the city; to take on the besiegers. This was what States General at this time demanded in early 1601 at the same time.