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I shall be seeing the governor presently to make my report to him ; and as I have myself seen the dead body can vouch that no ruse is intended . But assuredly no pass will be given for any man to accompany you ; and the Scot , who is a head and shoulders taller than any of you , would scarcely slip out in a woman 's garment . When will the cart be here ? '' `` At noon , '' the woman replied . `` Very well ; an hour before that time a soldier will bring out the pass . Now , sergeant , have you searched the rest of the house ? '' `` Yes , sir ; thoroughly , and nothing suspicious has been found . ''