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The two had much to say to each other . George had to tell how he had escaped from his cruel master , and how he had followed Eliza all the way and at last found her . Then there were plans to make for going on towards Canada . It was arranged that they should start that night at ten o'clock . ` The pursuers are hard after thee , we must not delay , ' said Simeon . Rachel was happy and busy , packing up food and clothes for them to take on the journey . Late in the afternoon another Quaker , called Phineas , came with the dreadful news that the wicked men , whom Haley had sent to catch Eliza , were only a few miles away .