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The Rangers were about to disperse , when one of them suddenly inquired , `` Will not folks mistrust that something is in the wind , if they see us all starting up the road at that time of night ? '' `` That 's a fact , '' said William Gage . `` Would n't it be a better plan for us to meet in the woods , at the back of Mrs. Nelson 's lot ? Let us all be there at eight o'clock ; and , if no two of us go in company , no one will be the wiser for it . '' `` That is the best plan , '' said Charles . `` Now , remember , do n't say any thing about it . '' `` All right ! ''