Shipping losses and royal intrigues spill from European notices
From the Hague and Amsterdam columns: privateer ships cast away off Norway as storms endanger most vessels, leaving only crews afloat. Paris rumor debunked about a multi million Indian envoy, detailing Don Juan de Mar’s venture to the Indies and return to Europe with wealth. Warsaw reports General Ranne to quarters, with prisoner exchanges discussed. Venice ambassador confirms retreat of the Turkish fleet and strains over Ottoman consort’s actions. Avignon and Paris gossip abound about Madame la Duchesse of Berry and the Pretender, while the States General await Turkish battlefield reports and North peace talks progress.