No sooner had he left the gates, however, than he turned his horse's head in the opposite direction, and rode off post haste to Antwerp.

There he had a conference with William of Orange, and painted in lively colors the alarming position of affairs.

"And what do you mean to do in the matter ?" asked the Prince, rather drily.

Ryhove was somewhat disconcerted.

He had expected a violent explosion; well as he knew the tranquil personage whom he was addressing.