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At nightfall the fighting came to an end , and all became quiet around the plantation . It had been more or less of a drawn battle , and it was expected that the contest would be renewed at daybreak . `` Are you going to bed , Jack ? '' asked Mrs. Ruthven , a little after ten o'clock . `` No , mother ; I think it best that I remain on guard , '' he answered . `` Some of those guerrillas may come back , you know . '' `` But you must be tired out . ''