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`` Yes . '' `` Then take these '' -- he took two five pound notes from his pocket-book and placed them in Barry 's hand . `` This is Saturday , and the shops keep open till late . But I rely on you to be here on this wharf not later than midnight . My mate , whose place you will take , is very ill , my crew are a troublesome lot -- six of them have deserted , and the rest of them would clear out to-night if they could . I shall look out for you , and send a boat when you hail . '' `` I shall be here sooner , if you wish it , '' replied Barry , `` but I do not want all this , '' and he gave back one of the bank notes .