he struggled out of the rifle sling while he knelt on the edge of the rock face before allowing himself to flop down and roll over onto his back to catch his breath and let his shakes settle down . they often use the lizards with them to help them do this . black dust came off on her fingers . but i really need to be on my way . '' their bait trail was in place . for once her eyes didnt drift below the equator and stayed glued to his face . 