You, Dagaeoga, can see where his weight has pressed them down.

Why, here is the outline of a human body almost as clear and distinct as if it were drawn with black ink upon white paper! And the Great Bear slept well, too.

The bushes are not broken or shoved aside except in the space merely wide enough to contain his frame.
Perhaps the goose was so very tender and his nerves and tissues had craved it so much that they were supremely happy when he gave it to them.

That is why they rested so well.
"In the morning the Great Bear resumed his journey toward the east.

He had no breakfast and doubtless he wished for another goose, but he was refreshed and he was very strong.