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## The Twenty-Seventh Chapter
Even though the sun was at its zenith, it still scorched the earth intensely. Indeed, even the middle ground of those with intense heat is scorching. (10)
The queens, their faces like lotuses, were adorned with a network of sweat droplets, like pearls. (101)
The beauty of the queens' faces, like lotus blossoms, was enhanced by the flow of sweat, like a stream of nectar. (102)
The faces of the queens, dripping with sweat, shone like lotuses covered in dew. (103)
The lotus-like faces of the queens were adorned with sweat droplets, like melted pearls decorating their hair. (104)
The charioteers, driving their chariots, had foamy mouths, their horses' hooves slipping on the hot ground, even though the sun was at its zenith. (105)
The horses, with their short, round hooves, smooth fur, tall stature, and broad backs, moved swiftly like the wind. (106)
The horses, with their great speed, their chests heaving, their nostrils flaring, and their manes flowing, moved swiftly. (107)
The horses, with their high foreheads, pure swirls, and swiftness like the mind, moved quickly on the narrow path. (108)
The horses, filled with strength, speed, and grace, moved swiftly, as if disdaining to touch the earth. (109)
Even faster than the horses and chariots, the birds flew, their feet like steps, leaping over thorns and stones. (110)