While some Spanish troops held out at one of the gates, others fled with the garrison's commander Francisco de Montesdoca to captain Martín de Ayala's minor fortification at Wyck just across the River Maas bridge. Though Montesdoca was offered safety during negotiations, he was arrested in the heat of this dispute.
Some Spanish troops defended one gate while others escaped with Francisco de Montesdoca, the garrison commander, to captain Martín de Ayala's fortification across the River Maas bridge. Despite being offered safety during negotiations, Montesdoca was arrested in the midst of this dispute.