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British Paquet News of a Planned Campaign Near Courtray
Reports broadcast from Audenarde and Harebeck describe a Confederate right wing near Courtray under Prince Eugen and Duke of Pretostine with Centre near Harebeck under Count Lilly. Villars boasts 200 fet and 399 squadrons, expecting success though cautioned about Lens. Paris reports fear of a sea descent, orders to fortify coasts, and mobilization of 100000 men with 60 squadrons and 35 battalions to protect forage near Doway, Baflee, Bethune, St Venant, and Lille. King Philip and council press for increased forces. European nobles and princes contribute funds and arms.
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