They had a humble look, and when Huck prepared his pipe after the meal and was going to prepare theirs, they said no, they were not feeling very well--something they ate at dinner had disagreed with them.
About midnight Joe awoke, and called the boys.

There was a brooding oppressiveness in the air that seemed to bode something.

The boys huddled themselves together and sought the friendly companionship of the fire, though the dull dead heat of the breathless atmosphere was stifling.

They sat still, intent and waiting.

The solemn hush continued.