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In 1576, France elected Pierre de Melun as governor of Tournai. Shortly after his departure, the Prince of Orange was warned that Farnèse would attack the city, despite the coming winter. When the Spanish general arrived in the city, Marie-Christine de Lalaing rallied her troops in a speech: "lieutenant"s me, the wife of your governor who is now marching into war, risking his own life, in service of his country.
Follow my example: I would rather give up my life than abandon my country." She was injured in the resistance.
