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It is very unlikely that any one will come along . '' `` It is unlikely , but it is quite possible , '' Vincent replied , `` and were I caught here by Mullens , the consequence would be very serious to you as well as to myself . No , I could not think of doing that . I will go out , and come back at eight o'clock . I shall not be far away ; but if any one should come and inquire , you can honestly say that you do not know where I am . '' `` I have two revolvers here , sir ; in fact I have three . I always keep one loaded , for there is never any saying whether it may not be wanted ; the other two I picked up last spring .