 In late July, Rupert sailed out again, trying to lure the Dutch fleet to the north, pretending to attempt a landing at The Hague or Den Helder.De Ruyter at first decided not to leave his Schooneveld position, but, under pressure from Amsterdam merchants to prevent the capture of a valuable returning Dutch East India Company fleet, he was ordered by William to defend the incoming fleet as its loss would given Charles the funds to continue the war.This resulted in the final Battle of the Texel.