They camped in a dip and did not light any fire, lying as Ned had done the night before on their horse blankets and wrapping themselves in their own.

The three horses seemed to be contented with one another and made no noise.
They deemed it wise now to keep a watch, as they might be near Urrea's band or Lipans might pass, and the Panther, who said he was not sleepy at all, became sentinel.

Ned, although he had not risen until noon, was sleepy again from the long ride, and his eyes closed soon.

The last object that he saw was the Panther standing on the crest of the swell just beyond them, rifle on shoulder, watching the moonlit plains.

Obed White was asleep already.
The Panther walked back and forth a few times and then looked down at his comrades in the dip.