The English were made "free-men of the continent" by
the cession of Dunkirk; and it is believed, that this was the first
step towards giving England a share in the partition of Flanders, when
that project was disconcerted by the death of Cromwell.
the cession of Dunkirk; and it is believed, that this was the first
step towards giving England a share in the partition of Flanders, when
that project was disconcerted by the death of Cromwell.
Dryden - Complete
