about ten at night
Taking a circuit in a southerly direction , where the surface seemed more broken , they found they were on higher ground , and as they rode on , the thick undergrowth all the while growing more dense , encouraged them to proceed ; for which they were rewarded by striking a small brooklet of pure water , whose banks were lined with rich grasses , sheltered by tall trees that grew on either side . Here he resolved the camp should be pitched , and lighting a fire to mark the place , they galloped back to the Sand Hills . To remove the heavy wagons was no easy task , as the oxen were only able to walk without a burthen . There were two pairs of mules and one of horses , and these being hitched to one of the wagons , were taken to the place designated by the stream , and then brought back for another until all the wagons were on the ground , which the last reached about ten at night . In the meantime , Mrs. Duncan had walked thither with the children , Mr. Duncan , with the other boys , driving the oxen a little way at a time , and at last reached the camp ground as the last wagon came up . Preparing a Supper . Heavy Storm .