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`` I simply replied that I thanked General Echague for the time given me , and that I would do my utmost to complete my preparations by the hour named , '' answered Don Hermoso . `` That is all right ! '' commented Carlos grimly . `` I think we can complete our preparations by noon to-morrow . What say you , Jack ? '' `` I say , '' answered Jack , `` that we can not only complete our preparations in the time given us , but have plenty of time for play afterwards . As a matter of fact , our preparations are practically complete already .