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`` I have done what I have done , '' said Chillingworth , `` because I believed it was my duty to do so . '' `` Mr. Chillingworth has undoubtedly acted most friendly and efficiently in this affair , '' said Marchdale ; `` and he does not relinquish the part for the purpose of escaping a friendly deed , but to perform one in which he may act in a capacity that no one else can . '' `` That is true , '' said the admiral . `` And now , '' said Chillingworth , `` you are to meet to-morrow morning in the meadow at the bottom of the valley , half way between here and Sir Francis Varney 's house , at seven o'clock in the morning . '' More conversation passed among them , and it was agreed that they should meet early the next morning , and that , of course , the affair should be kept a secret . Marchdale for that night should remain in the house , and the admiral should appear as if little or nothing was the matter ; and he and Jack Pringle retired , to talk over in private all the arrangements . Henry Bannerworth and Marchdale also retired , and Mr. Chillingworth , after a time , retired , promising to be with them in time for the meeting next morning .