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One who ventured a protest , however , stopped in awkward embarrassment when Adam gave him a look , and the others soon admitted that few captains knew more about derricks and slings . Nevertheless , Kit was anxious as he watched his uncle . He knew Adam would pay for this and wondered how long he could keep it up . At noon , the peons refused another load and when Adam addressed them in virulent Castilian , coolly pulled the boats away from the ship . When they had rowed a short distance they stopped and one got up . `` More is not possible , señor , '' he said . `` To work in this sun is not for flesh and blood .