. A mediaeval Princess; being a true record of the changing fortunes which brought divers titles to Jacqueline, countess of Holland, together with an account of her conflict with Philip, duke of Burgundy ( 1401-1436). s for reimbursement forforced contributions to both parties, and in-numerable evidences of the utter wretched-ness experienced within and without thecity walls. Jacqueline and Philip alike wereprodigal in their tempting bribes to com-munities and to individuals in order to securetheir recognition, bribes in the form of advan-tageous chartered privileges, and of exemp-tion from ce
. A mediaeval Princess; being a true record of the changing fortunes which brought divers titles to Jacqueline, countess of Holland, together with an account of her conflict with Philip, duke of Burgundy ( 1401-1436). s for reimbursement forforced contributions to both parties, and in-numerable evidences of the utter wretched-ness experienced within and without thecity walls. Jacqueline and Philip alike wereprodigal in their tempting bribes to com-munities and to individuals in order to securetheir recognition, bribes in the form of advan-tageous chartered privileges, and of exemp-tion from certain specified taxes.^ The ladyused her seal as lavishly as her guardian, butthe latter backed his promises with a show ofhard coin, while those of the penniless wardoften remained empty words. In her personal activity Jacqueline showeda tireless energy. She rode fearlessly intothe field at the head of her own troops, andwas in the midst of her faithful peasantfriends in the siege of Haarlem. The chiefadvantage possessed by her was the devo-tion of the humbler folk to her cause. Theirallegiance was unquestioned. In her servicethey were ready to furnish all aid and infor- • Van Mieris, iv., p. 834 et - s C5 IS ^be Counte00 flIMIitant 175 mation possible. At Haarlem the chancesin favour of the success of her investmentwere based on the hopes that the lowerclasses would revolt against the wealthyburghers, declared allies of Burgundy, andthat a diversion would be created in favourof the besiegers. Such a sympathetic move-ment within, would have turned the scales tothe advantage of the force without the the agitation was easily suppressed asan insignificant riot, and Haarlem held most brilliant success was wonon the same ground as her first, at on intelligence afforded by a capturedletter concealed deftly in bread, she surprisedJehan van Uutkerke, the stadtholders son,and completely routed his Burgundian this battle, as
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