Further reflection has by this time satisfied them that the Indians are not upon the upper plain.

It is not likely, after the pains they had taken to smoke them in the cave and afterwards shut them up.

Besides, the distribution of the spoils would be an attraction sure to draw them back to the waggons, and speedily.
Becoming satisfied that there is no longer a likelihood of their being pursued across the plain, Wilder proposes that they again make stop; this time to obtain sleep, which in their anxiety during their previous spell of rest they did not attempt.

He makes the proposal out of consideration for his comrade, who for some time, as he can see, has evidently been hard pressed to keep up with him.
"We kin lie by till sun-up," says Walt; "an' then, if we see any sign o' pursoot, kin stay hyar till the sun goes down agin.

These shin oaks will gie us kiver enuf.