The little man had picked up his book again, and turned a deaf ear.
Tristram stepped out into the street. As he did so a hand was laid on his arm, and a voice said in good English:
"I arrest you in the name of King William!"
CHAPTER X.
THE TRIBULATIONS OF TRISTRAM.
"I think there must be some mistake," said Tristram, as he turned in surprise and saw a tall man of soldierly presence, with three stalwart comrades immediately behind him.
"No mistake at all," said the tall man, with conviction. "My orders are to arrest and convey you back to The Hague."
"But I am about to leave Holland, and this will cause me considerable delay."
"Undoubtedly."