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Chebron did not decide , but I suppose when he has finished his letter we shall hear what he intends to do . '' After Chebron had finished his letter , which was a long one , he called Rabah and asked him to dispatch it at once by the fleetest-footed of the slaves . `` He will get there , '' he said , `` before my father retires to rest . If he does not reply at once , he will probably answer in the morning , and at any rate the man ought to be back before midday . '' At dinner Amuba asked Chebron whether he had decided what they should do the next day . `` We might go and look at the men with the clap nets , '' Chebron answered . `` They have several sorts in use , and take numbers of pigeons and other birds .