"Marcantonio Correr is in Geertruidenberg. The author concludes his description of the city's defense. Maurice insists on providing the travel company with his boat to bring them to either Rotterdam or Dordrecht. In Dordrecht, Correr is welcomed by the burgomasters and the ambassador Backer [Johan Berck]. From a high tower, they look at the city's defence and the villages around the city. Correr want to continue his journey, but the representatives of the States General insist on sharing a meal. The meal lasts four hours."