Castrametation, or the Measurement of a Camp

...to provide this explanation of castrametation original: Leghermeting, literally "camp measurement," the art of laying out a military camp: For although much has been written about it (as previously stated), nevertheless this particular use now requires its own specific instruction. It also seemed to me that my profession requires such, because it has pleased your High and Mighty Lords to give me the charge of castrametation,
Practice original Latin: Praxi

of which I, having followed the order and command of his Princely Grace Referring to Prince Maurice of Orange (1567–1625). in practice in the field during previous years to the best of my ability, shall now do as much as I can in theory original: spiegheling, literally "mirroring," Stevin's technical term for theoretical study, being beneficial to the practice. In which I proceed all the more freely, because in past years the ground plans of the field encampments original: Veltlogieringhen of your High Mightinesses' armies have been desired not only by common persons, but also by great Princes in distant Lands.

Regarding what could have been done better herein, I pray to be excused for it, as lacking in the perfect knowledge which one considers no man to possess, and not in good will, with which I am ready to serve your High Mightinesses according to my humble ability.