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`` No , I do n't , '' he said . `` They are in for a drinking bout now , and God knows what they 'll do before it 's ended . Darling , for your own sake -- for the sake of the others , for my sake , even -- you must risk it and get away if you can . We ought to have help before midnight . '' `` Bessie , '' said Mrs. Warner , `` come and help me to put the two little ones to bed . Mr. -- I beg his pardon -- Captain Mopoke says he does n't mind . '' `` None of your larks now , missis , '' said the Mopoke ; `` you jest mind what yer about , or I ` ll let daylight into yer gallant defender there . ''