“…It is impossible to endure the above mentioned serious matters and grievous injuries…” Misunderstandings between István II. Koháry, General-Captain of Fiľakovo and the Nobility (1667-1682)

In the 17th century Fiľakovo was not only base for royal garrison, but at same time fort seat of three counties: Novohrad, Pest-Pilis-Solt and Heves Külső-Szolnok earlier fleeing before Ottomans. By common sense practical reason, we could believe that dependency on each other, mutual national interest patriotic solidarity would bring about cooperation between border soldiers nobility. The stark reality was, however, they agree: accusations, disagreements, atrocities, severe debates — occasionally with intention to kill characterised relationship troops nobility residing or temporarily staying in castle. main problem lack supplies army. As did receive their dues, procured food goods needed living clothing from nearby settlements county, which ever so often violent. county deeply harmed by attacks hindered living, saw it as derogation ancient noble rights sanctity, tolerate. a result had limit privileges other party stand, either. war two social strata both regarding themselves privileged precipitated legal debates: who is accuse punish guilty captured soldiers? has right call account whose jurisdiction stronger what case? County sent representatives either together counties its own Pál Esterházy, Ferenc Nádasdy, then 1670 Ádám Forgách, Chief Judge Hungary, have even presented grievances Emperor. frontline confrontation parties manifested use violence. People were treated roughly due conflict, village inhabitants instigated Magistrate hold back when capturing soldier. This way, there human casualties. When person origin committed an atrocity, no matter how significant he carefully judgement very slow. shown study through case Menyhért Ebeczky, Deputy-Lord-Lieutenant Novohrad Noble 1678.