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`` And are those which you have named all that the Government has at its disposal ? '' persisted Jack . `` Yes , Senor , '' answered Carnero . `` There are , of course , trading steamers sailing out of Havana , which the Government might requisition , in case of need ; but -- now , let me consider -- yes , it happens that on the day after to-morrow not a single steamer will be in port ; and the first that may be expected is due to arrive at midnight of that day . '' `` Good ! '' exclaimed Jack . `` Then I think I can see my way .