midday
Then he took up his curved sword ; but this he secured to the broad sabretache over his shoulder . `` Is n't that a picture in itself ? '' went on Campian . `` Why , adequately reproduced it would bring back the whole scene -- the roaring of the camels , the midday glow , the burning heat of this arid hole . I wonder who they are by the way '' -- for others who had similarly accoutred their camels were jerking the animals up , and preparing for the start . Vivien turned to Bhallu Khan who was just behind , and translated his answer . `` He says they are Brahuis from the Bolan side , going further in . ''