But little of the snow reached them where they lay, wrapped well in their blankets, and all care disappeared from Robert's mind.

Inured to the wilderness he ignored what would have been discomfort to others.

The trails they had left in the snow when they hunted wood would soon be covered up by the continued fall, and for the night, at least, there would be no danger from the warriors.

He felt an immense comfort and security, and by-and-by fell asleep again.

Tayoga soon followed him to slumberland, and Willet once more watched alone.
Tayoga relieved Willet about two o'clock in the morning, but they did not awaken Robert at all in the course of the night.