One of the men had been struck by an arrow and wounded.
It was late in the afternoon when these heroic men were all re-assembled around the camp-fires, to recount the adventures of the day.

With the sleeplessness of the preceding night, and the toil and peril which the rising sun had ushered in, they were all exceedingly exhausted.

Still the consciousness that they were surrounded by a vigilant and powerful foe, rendered it necessary for them to adopt every precaution for their safety.
They tethered their horses with very great care, near their camp.

They prepared hasty ramparts which guarded every approach; and having established a very careful guard, sought that repose which all so greatly needed.

The night passed without alarm.
At the distance of four days' march, there was another encampment of trappers, under Mr.Gaunt.They decided as speedily as possible to join them.