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When will you pay it back without fail ? '' `` Within ten days , Captain . I give you my word on it . '' `` Very well , come to my office at noon , and you shall have it . '' `` Accept my most grateful thanks , Herr Captain ! '' `` Do n't mention it ; but I trust it wo n't occur again . '' They shook hands , and the captain mounted and trotted off in a lively tempo toward the parade grounds .