three
o'clock in the morning
It was certain that he ought to get back to the cabin and dry clothing as soon as possible , and he thought he would be able now to travel . It was less than two miles . It proved a painful two miles , but he reached the cabin at last , where his companions put him to bed in one of the bunks , covered him warmly , and dosed him with boiling tea . It was then growing close to three o'clock in the morning . Naturally they did not get up as early as usual for breakfast . Macgregor 's feet were sore and somewhat swollen , but there was no longer any danger of serious trouble . He had to remain in the cabin that day and was unable to put on his moccasins , but he was much elated at his luck in getting off so lightly .