They then retired to the root fortress which was unhurt, and Sam said he thought they ought to hold prayers before going to sleep.

Sam prayed rather awkwardly perhaps, but he prayed because he felt like thanking the Father who had watched over them all in so many dangers, and the awkwardness of such a prayer is a matter of no consequence.

They all laid down, after prayers, and one after another fell asleep.
The next morning a fire was started after the plan Sam had adopted in the swamp, and some game which he had killed made a savory breakfast for all of them.

Judie thought salt, which she now tasted for the first time in many weeks, was altogether better than sugar,--an opinion which it seems she never before held.

After breakfast explanations were in order.