noon
Thus we passed the greater part of the morning seated before our fire , except when we were cooking and eating some bear 's flesh to satisfy our hunger . We had formed also two lookout holes at the back of our hut , through which we could watch should any deer or other animals come near , which we thought it possible they might do for the sake of the shelter it afforded . Robin was continually jumping up to take a look out ; but in that respect we were disappointed . Soon after noon the wind began to fall , as we knew by the decrease of its sound among the trees and the lessened agitation of the boughs overhead . `` Come , boys , we may make a few miles good this evening , '' exclaimed Alick , jumping up . `` If we find the river still too rough , we can but put back and spend the night here ; but I suspect that in a short time the wind will drop altogether , and we shall be able to paddle on till dark . We are sure to find some place or other where we can land to camp for the night . ''