The rest was easy, and soon they had a roaring fire.

They fastened the door with the wooden bar which stood in its place and let the windows remain shut.

Although there was a lack of air, they did not yet feel it, and gave themselves up to the luxury of the glowing heat.
They took off their clothes and held them before the fire.

When they were dry and warm they put them on again and felt like new beings.
Strips of the antelope were fried on the ends of ramrods, and they ate plentifully.

All the chill was driven from their bodies, and in its place came a deep pervading sense of comfort.