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`` But , by God , it 's not too late ! We 've got them yet . The very fact that Lacy is working a night shift is evidence he has n't uncovered the vein . We 'll tear open that tunnel the first thing in the morning , José , and I 'll make proof of discovery before noon . Then we 'll put a bunch of good men in here , and fight it out , if those lads get ugly . Come on , let 's take a look in there to-night . '' He picked up the lamp , and turned .