Ned was not revengeful, but he noted the man's face.

Had he been armed then he would have struck back at any cost.

But he took care not to stagger again, although it required a supreme effort.
They halted about an hour at noon, and Ned ate some rough food and drank water with the Tlascalans.

He was deeply grateful for the short rest, and, as he sat trying to keep himself from collapse, Almonte came up and held out a flask.
"It is wine," he said.

"It will strengthen you.