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As the sun rose higher in the heavens, the heat upon the bare hillside became almost unbearable. Rimarez, although he had taken off his coat and was riding only in his shirt and trousers, announced every moment his intention of going no further. He was in evil condition for any physical strain. The perspiration rolled from his forehead like water, and there were dark marks under his eyes. At midday he turned upon Dene with an oath.
"You want to kill me," he said savagely. "Did you not say that up here there was always a breeze? I never felt heat like it. My throat is as dry as a lime-kiln. Sagasta or no Sagasta, let us find some shade where we can rest."