twelve o'clock at night precisely
The duke read the letter and examined the enclosures . `` Shall we see the king to-night ? '' `` No , he is retired , and it is of no use , they are in prison by this time ; we will wait the report to-morrow morning -- ascertain how many have been secured -- and then lay these documents before his Majesty . '' Leaving the two noble lords to go to bed , we shall now return to Amsterdam at twelve o'clock at night precisely ; as the bell tolled , a loud knock was heard at the syndic 's house . Koop , who had been ordered by his master to remain up , immediately opened the door , and a _ posse comitatus _ of civil power filled the yard . `` Where is Mynheer Krause ? '' inquired the chief in authority .