They await the word.

That's all I can say," growled Peter.
"The death of the Prince is the signal for the overthrow of the present government and the establishment of the new order of equal humanity." "After all," mused Julius, Master-at-arms in the Castle, "it is more humane to slay the Prince while he is young.

It saves him from a long life of trouble and fear and the constant dread of the very thing that is to happen to him now.

Yes, it is best that it should come soon." Down in his heart, Julius loved the little Prince.
For an hour longer the Committee discussed plans for the eventful day.
Certain details were left for future deliberations; each person had his part to play and each one was settled in his or her determination that nothing should go amiss.
The man they feared was Dangloss.

They did not fear God! When they dispersed for the night, it was to meet again three days hence for the final word from Marlanx, who, it seems, was not so far away that communication with him was likely to be delayed.