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replied Wilhelm eagerly ; `` he has a fine ear and the best voice in the choir . '' `` The matter must be duly considered , '' replied the captain , `` and you , if anybody , are the person to tell us what he can accomplish in your art . If you have time this evening , Herr Wilhelm , come to me at the watch house , I should like to speak to you . To be sure , you 'll hardly find me before ten o'clock . I have a stricture in my throat again , and on such days -- Roland , my fore man ! '' The captain cleared his throat loudly and vehemently . `` I am at your service , '' said Wilhelm , `` for the night is long , but I wo n't let you go now until I know what you mean by your fore man Roland . ''