Good night--sleep tight--and be sure to wake up early in the morning." The boys, exhausted by the adventures of the day, were soon in profound slumber.

And though midnight came, and hour after hour passed between then and dawn, the faithful Mukoki did not awaken them.

Never for a moment neglecting his caution the old Indian watched tirelessly over the camp.

With the first appearance of day he urged the fire into a roaring blaze, raked out a great mass of glowing coals, and proceeded to get breakfast.

Wabi discovered him at this task when he awoke from his slumber.
"I didn't think you would play this trick on me, Muky," he said, a flush of embarrassment gathering in his brown face.