by the flames.” He cleared his throat and spread his arms, like a fairground huckster. “Haven’t we all burnt for another drink, burnt up with the fever, with the sweat and panic, our throats on fire, our hearts burning in our chests?” The crowd made an agreeing murmur. “Then you have it.” He made a satisfied ahhhhh sound. “That glorious drink you have wanted so badly, and it burns
