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That the cutter should be despatched 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 . At present , it is necessary that you sail for England as soon as our despatches are ready , which will be before midnight ; you will then receive your orders from the admiral , at Portsmouth , and I have no doubt you will take the opportunity of affording us fresh proofs of your fidelity and attachment . '' Mr Vanslyperken bowed humbly and retired , delighted with the successful result of his manoeuvre , and , with a gay heart he leaped into his calash , and drove off . `` Yes , yes , '' thought he , `` Madam Vandersloosh , you would betray me . We shall see .