The crew of each galley will embark upon it, and man the oars; the rest will divide themselves among the galleys.

Before starting, we shall seize and set fire to all other galleys and ships in the port.

The gangs in four of the rooms have been told off specially for this duty.
Before firing them, they are to take out such provisions as they may find, and transport them to the galleys.

We who take the forts are provided with hammers and long nails, to drive down the vent holes of the cannon; when we have done this, we are to wait until one of the galleys fetches us off.

Ten minutes should be ample time for all there is to be done, and even if the alarm is given at once, we shall be away long before the knights can be aroused from sleep, buckle on their armour, and get down to the port." Exclamations of delight and approbation burst from his hearers.
"Then it is only we of this prison who are in the plot ?" one said.
"Yes.