About noon
The men were summoned , and the affair explained to them , and the consequence was , that there was a scene of mirth and laughter , which ended with every man being fitted with woman 's attire . The only one who remained in the dress of a man was a woman , Wilhelmina Krause , but she was to remain in the cave with the other women , and take no part in the coming fray . In which the officers , non-commissioned officers , and rank and file , are all sent to the right about . About noon the _ Yungfrau _ hove-to off the cave , and the troops were told off into the boats . About half-past twelve the troops were in the boats all ready . About one Mr Vanslyperken had hoisted out his own boats , and they were manned . Mr Vanslyperken , with his pistols in his belt , and his sword drawn , told Major Lincoln that he was all ready .