War news from Poland and Prague amid shifting alliances
Reports describe Polish forces failing due to depleted horses and food, while the king mobilizes much of his army. Prague parliament dissolves, funds granted to the emperor and Im- peratrix, and generals ordered to raise troops. Rumors circulate that Sweden may face a coordinated imperial defense as forces gather. The Duke of Newburgh acts to free Gulick from Lorrainer pressure, sending commissioners to complain to the Duke of Lavaigne about Malttrigh refugees.