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`` We 'll risk that , '' said another , `` for we 've got thirteen boats to your three . '' `` I say , Frank , '' said Charles Sheldon , `` do n't you think we can catch you ? '' `` Oh , yes , '' answered Frank , `` easily enough , if you only try . Now , boys , '' he continued , `` remember that we want all the refreshments left at Mr. Butler 's boat-house , by six o'clock to-morrow evening . '' They all promised to be on hand , and the meeting broke up . But the coast-guards gathered in little knots in front of the house , or walked slowly toward home , talking the matter over , and congratulating themselves on the easy manner in which the capture of the `` contrabands '' was to be effected . The smugglers remained together , and , as soon as the others were out of hearing , George inquired , `` Do you think we can give them the slip ? ''