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`` No , sir ; but I would take them for a couple of German spies , sir . '' `` H-m-m , '' muttered Lord Hastings . He stroked his chin a moment and then asked : `` And what do you intend to do with them ? '' `` Turn them over to Colonel Masterson , sir , who will return about midnight . He is stopping here , sir . '' Lord Hastings seemed to consider the matter a few moments , and then , with a gesture , he turned on his heel , remarking : `` Well , I ca n't see that it is any of my business . '' `` Very good , sir , '' said the boys ' captor .