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But I should prefer it that way . '' `` Will you leave this with me ? '' asked Ulick , nodding his head wisely , and Constans wondered and submitted . They went out into the breathless noon of an August day . Two or three men were loitering about , and Ulick frowned as he saw them . `` I shall have to take you to my grandsire , '' he whispered . `` These are Quinton Edge 's men , and they are doubtless under orders to watch us .