A great fire was built near the shore, two or three of the rangers caught plenty of fish for all, and they were broiled over the coals.

Game had become so plentiful, owing to the ravages of the war, that a fat deer was shot near the water, and, when they added coffee and samp from their own stores, they had a feast.
Robert ate with a tremendous appetite, and then, wrapping himself in his blanket, lay down under a tree.

But he did not go to sleep for a long time.

He was full of excitement.

All the omens and signs told him that he was coming into the thick of events once more, and he felt also that he would soon see Willet and Tayoga again.