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268 "You have your dagger?"

"Yes."

"And I have mine; and they are better than firearms, for they raise no alarm."

"The American may have some money on his person."

"If so, we can divide it between us. Come, before he gets out of our sight."

A moment later the two Celestials left the hotel, and, like two shadows, slunk after Gilbert in the fast-gathering darkness.