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`` No harm hath been done , no harm whatever ! And well paid are we to be . The lad will simply be detained until too late to join his comrades , a matter of two days or so . '' `` I half fear me the sharp wits of the lad will find him a way of escape , '' said the first speaker , `` and he is but six hours ' ride from Pamunkey turnpike , where the others will ride at noon to-morrow . '' `` Aha ! '' said the third man , `` but Farmer Hinds will watch him well . His reward will sharpen his eyes , no doubt . ''