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`` I presume that you will wish to consult with Mr. Price . I have made known my terms to you , and I have nothing more to say . Either you will accept the terms , or I shall drop everything else , and prepare to fight you at every step . I expect to receive the stock by this evening 's mail , and I am obliged to ask you to favour me with a decision by to-morrow noon , so that we can close the matter up without delay . '' And with that he bowed formally and took his departure . The next morning 's mail brought him a letter from William E. Davenant . `` My dear Mr. Montague , '' it read .