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asked Herebald as they rode along . `` Why , this , Herebald , '' was the answer . `` We have much to do ere we go to rest . We must find the ship that is loaded and ready to weigh anchor to-morrow toward noon when the wind and tide will serve . And we must bespeak the help of the captain to get these knaves aboard . '' `` True , Bernulf , '' responded Herebald . `` Thou hast a wit that would match with the canon 's . ''