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The council will meet at eight o'clock ; at half past seven it will be my duty to see that the rooms are in order , and to make sure that there are no spies or intruders on the premises , and to so report in person to the Prince , and deliver him the key of the outer door . I shall cover your dress with the garments of one of the household servants , and take you with me to help make that last examination ; and , watching an opportunity , you will slip into the hiding-place ; having first taken off the disguise I have lent you , which we will hide among the plants . You must be armed and prepared for every emergency . I will meet you in the garden at half past six ; before we part I will furnish you with a key to an outer gate , by which you can enter . As soon as the council has broken up , I will return to the room and again disguise you in the servant 's dress . The Prince always entertains his guests with a lunch and champagne before they separate . `` In the meantime I will bring Estella to my room ; you can then pass out together and boldly advance to your carriage .