 Ryhove continued the moderate policy of Orange, and tried to cooperate as much as possible with the Calvinist Republic of Antwerp (1577–1585) and the States of Brabant.However, Ryhove and Orange lost all their authority in Ghent when they persisted in trying to reconcile with Francis, Duke of Anjou after the latter's violent "French Fury" coup attempt in January 1583.Hembyze was recalled to Ghent on 14 August 1583, where he arrived on 24 October, establishing a dictatorship.