Faith in Cevennes Hold Against French Threats
An observer in London reports confident talk among Englishmen that Protestant efforts in the Cevennes can resist French tyranny. They urge aiding Portugal as a strategic diversion to pin down French forces, arguing timely aid could crush Gallic power and secure Europe. Disinformation by pro-Covennists and Papist emissaries threatens a Portugal levy intended to strike at Spain and France.