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His conduct of affairs having displeased the French king, he was recalled from his post by Oldenbarneveldt in 1616.

Such was the hatred he henceforth conceived against his former benefactor, that he did his very utmost to effect Oldebarneveldt's ruin.

He was one of the packed court of judges who in 1619 condemned the aged statesman to death.

For his share in this judicial murder a deep stain rests on the memory of Aarssens.