about noon
Roy , who was fatigued with his day 's exertions , agreed , and in less than half an hour the three were sound asleep . Next morning they arose with the sun , much refreshed ; and while Wapaw and Nelly collected together and packed on their new sledge the few things that they possessed , Roy went for the last time to cast his line in Silver Lake . He was more fortunate than usual , and returned in an hour with four fine fish of about six pounds ' weight each . With this acceptable , though small , addition to their slender stock of provisions , they left the hut about noon , and commenced their journey , making a considerable _ detour _ in order to avoid meeting with any of the Indians who might chance to have continued the pursuit of Wapaw . That same evening , towards sunset , a party of hunters marched out of the woods , and stood upon the shores of Silver Lake , the tracks about which they began to examine with particular interest . There were six of the party , five of them being white hunters , and one an Indian . We need scarcely add that they were our friend Robin and his companions .