The night was dark, just suited to their purpose, and clouds floated up to dim the skies.

No stars came out, and the moon was hidden.

By and bye the wind rose, and dashes of rain were whipped into their faces.
But the three did not mind.

Such things as these had become trifles to them long since.

Henry led with sure step, Shif'less Sol came next, and Paul brought up the rear.