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`` That will I , '' replied Jose ; and giving his horse 's sides a sharp punch with his knees , set off at full gallop westward . `` I have sent Jose with a message to Temecula , '' said Alessandro , walking up to Fernando . `` He will be back here tomorrow noon , and join you at the Ortega 's the next morning . '' `` Back here by noon to-morrow ! '' exclaimed Fernando . `` Not unless he kills his horse ! '' `` That was what he said , '' replied Alessandro , nonchalantly .