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This horse of mine is one of the best ever bred in the valley . He could carry me a hundred miles by noon to-morrow . '' `` Mine 's not exactly a plough horse , '' said Harry , as he stroked the mane of his own splendid bay , one especially detailed for him on this errand . `` If yours can go a hundred miles by noon to-morrow so can mine . '' `` Suppose , then , we go a little faster . '' `` Suits me . '' The riders spoke a word or two .