On starting from the higher ground, they expected to reach it in a few hours, or at the latest by sunset of that same day.

But it was twilight of the third day, when, with exhausted strength and wearied limbs, their clothing torn and mud-stained, they stood upon its nearest shore! They did not stand there long, but dropping down upon the earth, forgetful of everything--even the necessity of keeping watch--they surrendered themselves over to sleep..