midday
Yet , oddly enough , none of them mentioned the uneasiness they must all share . They had a dry climb , finding no mountain stream to renew their water supply . All being experienced in wilderness travel , they made a mouthful of liquid go a long way . When the party halted slightly before midday , canteens were still half full . '' _ Haugh ! _ '' They jerked up , hands on weapons . A rock ape , its hideous body clearly seen here , capered , coughed , spat .