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We wakened, stiff and sore, a full two hours after noon. Yoritomo, who was first to rouse up, ran to the door to look out. He turned about, with an urgent cry that cut short my yawnings in the midst: "Up! up, brother! We've slept past midday. We must lose no time if we expect to reach the heart of Yedo by nightfall."
"Do you remember the two biscuits I wrapped in my bundle? " I demanded. "I'm famished. A drink and a biscuit for me before I take to any road race."