They had eaten nothing since their early breakfast, but Seth and Micah, anxiously watching and hoping, had a hot supper of fried venison and bread and tea ready, and as soon as they had finished their meal, Doctor Joe directed that they go to bed and rest.
Long before daybreak Doctor Joe was stirring.

He lighted the fire, and when the kettle boiled roused David.

Breakfast was ready when Andy awoke.
"Is you startin' so early ?" he asked, rubbing his eyes.

"'Tis wonderful early.

We can't see to travel till light with snow fallin'." "Clear and fine outside!" said Doctor Joe, "I'm not satisfied that Jamie didn't cross the marsh.