We got a long ways to go before we git to the place where ye folks are goin' to hang out for a spell.

I reckon we'd better make camp just before daylight." No one offered objection to her proposal.

All were weary and cold, as well as hungry and sleepy.

Emma was swaying in her saddle, frequently catching herself napping and straightening up just in time to prevent falling from her horse, while the others, noses and lips blue, shivered and made no effort to control the chattering of their teeth.
"Oh, why was I ever induced to leave my happy home ?" wailed Anne.

"This is the worst of all." Nothing more was heard from any of them until Joe Shafto finally announced that they had reached the end of their night's journey.
"Rustle something for the makin's, and we'll have heat and a hot drink right smart," she called.
While Hippy tied the ponies and fetched water for them, Tom gathered firewood and started the fire for breakfast.