The arrest of the guards is to be carried out at once, as all those not concerned in the plot would be killed when the hour comes for the rising.

Therefore this part of the business must be carried out immediately.

I should not, however, lead the guards away to a cell, for the less tramping of feet the better.

Therefore I shall place two knights in each room, and beg them to remain inside in charge until the traitors outside are secured." The knights outside were now marched up.

The grand master ordered half those of Auvergne to go round to the main gate, which would be opened for them by the governor; they were to enter quietly, and remain in a body close to it until they received further orders.