Sun going down.

Too late." This was undoubtedly true, and so, without more ado, but none the less reluctantly, the three travellers retraced their steps to their camp upon the hillside.

Hayle was certainly not in a good temper.

The monotony of the long journey from civilization had proved too much for him, and he was ready to take offence at anything.

Fortunately, however, Kitwater was not of the same way of thinking, otherwise there would probably have been trouble between them.
Next morning they were up and had breakfasted before the sun was in the sky.