noon
The muscular arm of the trapper rendered this a comparatively easy task , and it was accomplished in a few hours . The mast was stepped , the sail bent on , and the rigging adjusted under the direction of Fanny , who was more familiar with such matters than either of her companions . Such provisions as remained were stowed on board , cooked ready for use . At noon , with a fresh breeze from the westward , the party embarked , and , with Fanny at the helm , sailed for the outlet at the north-east corner of the lake . The party were very much fatigued after the hard work required in making preparations for their departure , and independently of the exciting circumstances of leaving the island home , and the prospect of soon being in a place of entire safety , they enjoyed the rest afforded by the voyage . `` What we go 'n to do when we get to Mankato , Fanny ? '' asked Ethan .