Act 1

In order to answer this question, we have to define the terms.  They are "conspirators" - they are working together to conspire against the leader.  They are also "traitors" in that they are working against the present government in power.  "Patriots" are those people who have the best interests of the countrty at heart and want only what is best for the country and the citizens of the country. The "conspirators/traitors" think of themselves as "patriots."  The reality of what they are will be seen as the play goes on.