From here we scouted up and down the stream for a few miles, and at last turned up one of Penrose's old camps.
It was now late in the afternoon.

If the camp was to come up the next day it was necessary for us to return immediately with our information.
We built a fire in a sheltered spot, broiled some venison we had shot during the day, and after a substantial meal I started back alone, leaving the others behind.
It was eleven o'clock when I got back into camp.

A light was still burning in General Carr's tent.

He was sitting up to await my return.
He was overjoyed at the news I brought him.

He had been extremely anxious concerning the safety of Penrose.