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-- well said , Captain ! '' replied Glossin ironically . `` But , Captain , bullying wo n't do -- you 'll hardly get out of this country without accounting for a little accident that happened at Warroch Point a few years ago . '' Hatteraick 's looks grew black as midnight . `` For my part , '' continued Glossin , `` I have no particular wish to be hard upon an old acquaintance -- but I must do my duty -- I shall send you off to Edinburgh in a post-chaise and four this very day . '' `` Poz donner ! you would not do that ? ''