ten o'clock
The door leading to it appeared strong and firmly fastened . He now retraced his steps . Then some light ladders were brought up and placed in position on the two roofs , and all was ready for a party to pass over onto the terrace . At ten o'clock , then , accompanied by Mynheer van Duyk and the two troopers , he went to the spot where the force was assembled , and told them off to the duties he had assigned to them . Eight were to enter the next house with Hugh and Joe Sedley , were to pass , by means of the ladders , over the roof on to the terrace . They were to carry heavy axes and crowbars , and to beat down the door and rush downstairs the instant the signal was given . Sixteen were to raise eight ladders at the back of the house , and place them close to the windows .