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`` Yes , we 'll wait another , '' replied the Major . The hour slipped away , and again Glenarvan begged for longer grace . To hear his imploring tones , one might have thought him a criminal begging a respite . So the day passed on till it was almost noon . McNabbs hesitated now no longer , but , acting on the advice of the rest , told his cousin that start they must , for all their lives depended on prompt action . `` Yes , yes ! '' replied Glenarvan .