one
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Nearly twelve hours have passed since you sounded that note of ominous warning . I have yet to feel the thrill , just before I die , of that dagger sliding between my ribs . '' She accepted this with a nod almost indifferent . `` Simply because I have persuaded them to extend your parole to one o'clock . If you linger in China , you have -- and need I say that the same applies to me -- six more hours in which to jest , to laugh , to love -- to live ! '' `` For which I am , as always in the face of favors , duly grateful , '' said Peter in high humor . `` None the less I have this day , since we parted this morning , indulged in one pistol duel between sampans , with one of your admirable confrères -- '' `` Yes , I heard of that .