Maeyken Kats, of Wervick in Flanders, Magdaleentken, Aechtken of Zierickzee, in the Year 1559

On the 20th of May, 1559, the Margrave of Antwerp, seeking one on whose head a price of three hundred guilders was set, went out with many servants, and surrounded and entered two houses, in which they found six sisters, namely, Maeyken Kats, Magdaleentken, Aechtken of Zierickzee, Old Maeyken, Grietgen Bonaventuers, and Maeyken de Korte. But however much they searched the houses, they could not find the one they were seeking. Then the Margrave wished these women in Hoboken Heath. But even so, when he could not accomplish his purpose, he took all six with him, and shut them up in a dark prison. Afterwards they were examined. They freely confessed their faith, and could not be brought to recant, neither by the imperial decree, nor by threats or torture; nor did they betray anyone. So, on the 8th of June, the first three were sentenced to death, and drowned in prison by night.

Afterwards, on the 11th of October, the other three were also condemned to death; old Maeyken, the honorable widow, who was worthy of double honor, was drowned, while Grietken Bonaventuers and Maeyken de Korte had to taste death by the sword (unusual with women) for the truth, for which their Lord, whom they loved and did not forget, will likewise not forget them, but gladly receive them into His kingdom and joyfully feast in paradise.