noon
It was hot -- very hot -- but Tom noticed that about a mile farther on , the trail led into a thick jungle of trees , where it would be shady , and make the going more comfortable . `` We 'll be all right when we get there , '' he said to the others . It was not with very good grace that the Mexicans got their ox teams ready . They had not objected very much when , on the day before Tom had insisted on starting off right after the mid-day meal , but now when it seemed that it was going to be a settled policy to omit the siesta , or noon sleep , there was some grumbling . `` They may make trouble for us , Tom , '' said in a low voice . `` Maybe you 'd better give in to them . '' `` Not much ! ''