The rest, in small parties, will then go round the prison, and, entering each room, show the slaves that their plot has been discovered.

This we must do to save the lives of the guards who may be faithful to their trust.

As to the higher officials engaged in the affair, we must obtain their names from the overseers or slaves.

It is not likely that the two traitors will quit their houses, as they will leave the matter in the hands of the overseers, who, as you say, intend to first open the doors, and then to accompany the slaves in their escape.

Do not warn the knights until it is nearly time to start, Sir John.