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strain. The next morning, before sunrise, we were up 
again. I gave Miguel and his friend their full salaries 
up to date and sent them back. I handed him his rifle 
and cartridges, which were his own possessions, but I kept 
the knife as a memento. 
Even when treating men generously in Brazil you 
had always to beware of treachery. I told Miguel and his 
friend to walk straight ahead and not turn round. I 
warned Miguel not to unsling his rifle from his shoulders 
until he had walked half a league. If he did while still 
in sight of me, I would put a bullet through him. I said 
it and I meant it. 
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