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le Marquis , seeing it is out of the question that we can come to you , will you come to us ? ' cried Roland . The marquis gesticulated ` With alacrity ' in every limb . ` We will bring you back on to-morrow midnight 's tide , safe , we promise you . ' The marquis advanced a foot , and withdrew it . Could he have heard correctly ? They were to be out a whole night at sea !