Holland Quotes


Those under your custody shall be treated as befits men of their quality and station; that they shall keep a good table … be provided with a good breakfast, dinner and supper; tea and coffee shall be supplied to them and nothing which might be necessary to their daily subsistence shall be wanting.


Context

Contrast this with the French Revolution treatment of the ex-aristocratic criminals. There were kept in miserable conditions for a few days, tried and executed. The Dutch wanted justice but the leadership kept the process focused on that and not vengeance. Although the aristocrats were treated very well physically, it was very hard on them. They were not allowed to have any visitors—friends or relatives—for fear that they would be involved with plots to return the monarchy.


Citations

Government Instructions to Prison Officials, Regarding the imprisonment of former aristocrats who had committed crimes during the monarchy, 1798

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Holland is a geographical region and former province on the western coast of the Netherlands. The name Holland is also frequently used informally to refer to the whole of the country of the Netherlands. This usage is commonly accepted in other countries and is also commonly employed by the Dutch themselves. However, some in the Netherlands, particularly those from regions outside Holland, may find it undesirable, misrepresentative, or even offensive to use the term for the whole country.