HOW THE MONEY WAS CARRIED 
encircled my waist. The larger bank-notes, letters of 
credit, etc., were divided into my various coat, shirt, and 
trousers pockets. The gold was so heavy that it caused 
with its friction a large sore on my right hip — a sore 
which remained there more or less for an entire year. 
“ You cannot start under such conditions,” said the 
Presidente appealingly. “ I cannot furnish other men. 
No one will go, notwithstanding the high pay you give 
them.” 
I thanked the Presidente for his exquisite kindness, 
and for the very generous and thoughtful hospitality he 
and his delightful family had offered me in Goyaz, and 
which left in my mind the only pleasant moments spent 
in that dull city. 
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