noon
It seemed that Henry was right in his prediction . As long hours passed , the sun rose higher and higher , and it grew very close in the little cabin . Paul thought the warriors must have gone away , disgusted with their losses , but Henry cautioned him against savage patience . Toward noon they ate a little more of their pigeon and dried venison , and Paul looked with some dismay at the small portions that were left . `` Henry , '' he exclaimed , `` there is enough for supper , and no more . '' `` Just so , '' said Henry , `` and our enemies remain on guard . They 'll wait for us . ''