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Suddenly, a sharp metallic noise struck upon their ears. It sounded like a horse champing his bit, and it came from close near, behind a small hummock of sand.
They both turned curiously to see what it was, and a moment later a horseman appeared over the rise. He was a big, tall man, and he was leisurely walking his mount.