about nine o'clock
We must pass over the remainder of this eventful day . Wilhelmina had procured the dress of a boy , in which disguise she proposed to elope with Ramsay , and all her preparations were made long before the time . Mynheer Krause was also occupied in getting his specie ready for embarkation , and Ramsay in writing letters . The despatches from the Hague came down about nine o'clock , and Vanslyperken received them on board . About ten he weighed and made sail , and hove-to about a mile outside , with a light shown as agreed . About the time arranged , a large boat appeared pulling up to the cutter , `` Boat , a-hoy ! '' `` King 's messenger with despatches , '' was the reply .