Capture
After so many failed attempts, Cromwell's spymaster John Thurloe had noticed the would-be-assassins. He had already heard about the plot from his spies on the continent.
Sindercombe's next idea was to burn down Whitehall Palace and the Lord Protector with it. Boyes made an explosive device out of gunpowder, tar and pitch and the group planted it in the palace chapel on 8 January 1657. However, Toope, who had had a change of heart, had revealed the plan to authorities. When the plotters left, guards disarmed the bomb.
Thurloe gave an order to arrest the plotters. Cecil was easily captured but Boyes escaped. Sindercombe fought the guards until one guard cut off part of his nose. Cecil and Sindercombe were sent to the Tower.
Cecil decided to tell all. With Toope's aid, Thurloe was able to reveal also Sexby's part in the plot and present his findings to the Parliament.
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