midnight
`` Of that we shall soon have proof -- at present , we have to decide whether it be advisable to employ him to discover more , or at once seize upon the parties he has denounced . But that had better be canvassed in the council-chamber . Come , my lords , they be waiting for us . '' The affair was of too great importance not to absorb all other business , and it was decided that the house of Mynheer Krause , and of the Jesuit , and the widow Vandersloosh should be entered by the peace-officers , at midnight , and that they and any of the conspirators who might be found should be thrown into prison . That the cutter should be dispatched immediately to England , with orders to seize all the other parties informed against by Vanslyperken , and that a force should be sent to attack the cave , and secure those who might be found there , with directions to the admiral , that Mr Vanslyperken should be employed both as a guide , and to give the assistance of the cutter and his crew . These arrangements having been made , the council broke up , King William had a conference with his two favourites , and Vanslyperken was sent for . `` Lieutenant Vanslyperken , we feel much indebted to you for your important communications , and we shall not forget , in due time , to reward your zeal and loyalty as it deserves .