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He might , however , meditate some act of treachery , by which he would benefit his former comrades and gain a rich reward . At any rate , it would be worth while watching . He returned to the room where his band were quartered . `` Andre , '' he said , `` I want you and two others to keep watch with me until midnight , then Pierre and two of his party will relieve you . At that hour you will send one of your party , to guide Pierre to the place where I shall be . You will bring your pistols and knives with you , and if I come down and tell you to move forward , you will do so as noiselessly as possible . '' `` Shall we come at once , captain ? ''