Peter took little notice of Henrica; he was talking with Van Hout about the letters from the Glippers asking a surrender, three of which had already been brought into the city, of the uncertain disposition of some members of the council and the execution of the captured spy.
Wilhelm, who had scarcely vouchsafed his neighbor an answer, was now following the conversation of the older men and remarked, that he had known the traitor.

He was a tavern-keeper, in whose inn he had once met Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma.
"There we have it," said Van Hout.

"A note was found in Quatgelat's pouch, and the writing bore a mysterious resemblance to the baron's hand.

Quatgelat was to enquire about the quantity of provisions in Leyden." "All alike!" exclaimed the burgomaster.

"Unhappily he could have brought tidings only too welcome to Valdez.