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THROUGH ASIA 
about it a moment. We resolved to measure out the last 
precious portions drop by drop. It must be made to last 
three days : that could be done, if we confined ourselves 
to two cups a day to each man. For three days the 
camels had not tasted a drop, nor did they get a drop 
more. Yolldash and the sheep got a bowlful each once 
a day, and on that they managed very well. Then we 
two also sought rest, leaving the patient, docile camels 
standing in a circle round the mocking well, waiting in 
vain for what they could not get. 
