West could do little more than confirm the testimony of Keiling with regard to the assassination plot; but Rumsey, besides giving additional confirmation of the same design, was at last, though with much difficulty, led to reveal the meetings at Shephard's.

Shephard was immediately apprehended, and had not courage to maintain fidelity to his confederates.

Upon his information, orders were issued for arresting the great men engaged in the conspiracy.

Monmouth absconded: Russel was sent to the Tower: Grey was arrested, but escaped from the messenger: Howard was taken, while he concealed himself in a chimney; and being a man of profligate morals, as well as indigent circumstances, he scrupled not, in hopes of a pardon and a reward, to reveal the whole conspiracy.

Essex, Sidney, and Hambden were immediately apprehended upon his evidence.