When they had gathered around the large goods-box that served as a dining-table, one of the preachers thanked God for the food and asked his blessings upon it.

When the evening meal was finished, the three men sat in front of Jake's cabin until a late hour.
The preachers expounded the Scriptures to poor, ignorant Jake and told him of the wonders of God's grace.

Finally, when the big silvery moon stood in mid-heaven and the sound of cow-bells on the hill had died away, Jake suggested that they retire for the night.

By the light of the moon one of the ministers read his Bible.

It so happened that he opened it at the 12th chapter of Hebrews.