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`` It 's now about 8:30 o'clock ; at half past ten I 'll ask you for it again . '' He went back to the two lads and helped them to put out the fire . Garay set up a cry for food , and then began to threaten them with the vengeance of the Indians , but they paid no attention to him . At half past ten as indicated by the sun , Willet returned to him . `` The letter ? '' he said . `` How many times am I to tell you that I have no letter ? ''