Rumor of a near rupture with England dispelled
The Dublin Gazette reports that rumors of war with Britain have subsided after letters from Seville claimed restored understanding between Britain and Catholic powers. Keene is well with the court, and Madrid is planning actions against Gibraltar and Cadiz, with engineers and troops readied under Verboom and Corfinox. News from Sicily, Seville, Florence, Schaffhausen, Berlin, and Baretth note various events and diplomatic maneuvers.