The note on the table.
Stay Ready is a written note found in Dishonored 2.
Transcript[]
I want you in place, just after the Duke and our new Empress make their appearance. Things will happen fast.
Do your part, and there's a share of the spoils for you and the others. Turn on me now, and I'll ask the Duke to send his assassin after your dear old parents.
Trust me, the so-called Crown Killer is the last dinner guest you want in your home.
Location[]
It can be found on the desk of the guard box to the right of the main entrance to Dunwall Tower during the mission A Long Day in Dunwall.