midnight
The dead wolverine was dragged in by the men , and it was decided , as dry wood was abundant , for some of them to make a fire , while others went for kettles , food , and blankets , and there spent the rest of the night . They had two objects in view . One was to be on hand to skin the animals early in the morning , and the other was to have the opportunity of inspecting the beaver dam , and seeing the size of some of the stumps where those wonderful animals , with their teeth alone , had cut down some great trees . A tired , sleepy trio of boys were they even ere their midnight meal was eaten , and so very quickly after they were rolled up in their blankets and stretched out on the smooth rock fast asleep . As there are many wild animals in this part of the country , the Indians , ere they lay down to sleep , took the precaution of rolling some of the logs cut down by the beavers on the fire . These would keep up a blaze until at least sunrise , after which there would be no danger . Refreshing and invigorating is the sleep which comes to those who have the courage and enterprise to visit these lands , and in this way live out a great deal in the open air .