Jack's quick ears, consequently, gathered the purport of the brief order.
"I have found the spy," he said triumphantly, when he joined his comrade outside.

"Come for a stroll, Dick.

I don't want to be seen talking here." When well away from the house, Jack repeated the words he had overheard, and they determined that they would be present at the interview between the governor and his spy.

They had a long discussion whether it would be better to invite the count himself to be present; but they agreed at last that it would be better not to do so, as he might break in upon the interview, and possibly only bring matters to a climax at once, which they agreed had better be avoided, as even if the men fought then and there, the fact of the governor being killed by the count would only precipitate the danger which already threatened.

Still they agreed that it was absolutely necessary that the conversation should be thoroughly understood, and the few words which they would glean here and there might be insufficient to put them in possession of the full details of the plot.
They therefore resolved to take the coachman into their confidence.
They knew that he was warmly attached to the count, and that he could be relied upon in an emergency.