Duke Charles and his men set out…
August 1598 CE
Duke Charles and his men set out from Linköping on August 28, making camp at Mem, a few kilometers northwest of Stegeborg.
Negotiations between the parties are ongoing.
The Duke requests clear-cut answers from Sigismund, which the King interprets as indicating an impending assault.
His own army is in a trap, but he counts on help from forces elsewhere.
Hans Vejer is ordered to attack the Swedes in the back, from the west; another commander, Farensbach, draws up his forces in order of battle in front of the enemy.
Charles responds immediately.