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Then he called on several of the leading burgesses , some of whom were known to him personally , and had long and earnest talk with them upon the situation . Late in the afternoon he sent a letter to Philip Van Artevelde , saying that he had just arrived from England , and would be glad to have a private parley with him . An answer was received from Van Artevelde saying that he would call that evening upon him , as it would be more easy to have quiet speech together there than if he visited him at his official residence . At eight o'clock Van Artevelde arrived . He was wrapped in a cloak , and gave no name , simply saying to the retainer who opened the door that he was there by appointment with his master . Van Voorden received him alone . They had met on two or three occasions previously , and saluted each other cordially .