This strange situation lasted for several days, and much parleying and several angry discussions took place.

Matters were further complicated by the news that the dissentient towns of Holland were also sending a deputation.

This news had a considerable effect upon Colonel Ogle, the commander of the _Waardgelders_ in Utrecht, and his officers.
They were already wavering; they now saw that resistance to the orders of the States-General would be useless.

The Prince, who had been collecting a body of troops, now determined on action.

His force entered the city on the evening of the 31st, and on the following morning he commanded the local levies to lay down their arms.