one o'clock
Flintyheart was now the most prominent of the party , though Prairiefire , and another warrior , were also connected with the orders given to the rest . I observed that Eaglesflight had no part in these arrangements , which were peculiarly military , though he appeared armed and ready , and went forth on the sudden call , like the rest . In five minutes , the Indians were all off , principally in pairs , leaving the interpreter and myself still standing together , in front of the deserted house . It was , by this time , past one o'clock , and I thought it probable my enemies would soon appear , if they came that night . Accompanied by the interpreter , I took the way toward the Nest House , it occurring to me that arms might be wanted , in the course of the morning . On quitting my room , the rifle and pistol provided by John had been left there , and I thought of stealing into the house again , obtaining those weapons , extinguish my light , and rejoin my present companion , without giving alarm to any of the sleepers . This plan was successfully executed , so far as ascending to my room and descending to the door were concerned , but there it met with an interruption .