The arabs burst into a loud shout of “ god! ” and with my glasses i could just pick out the tiny patch of green dancing in the hot air. in a short time we were on the fringe of one of the most delicious spots i have ever seen. what is the importance of the above portion of text from "the oasis"?

it shows how religious the men are.

it connects the ideas that the group was glad that the journey was about to be over and that they wouldn’t have to listen to any more of the sheikh’s ridiculous war jokes.

it creates a connection between the exhastion they felt earlier and their current relief as they approach the oasis.

it connects the ideas that the group was excited to be so close to the oasis casino (in las vegas), and they wouldn’t have to go to the bellagio where the sheikh almost lost his shirt the year before.