midnight
They now thought themselves provisioned for the trip to the Falls of the Ohio , and they carried , in addition , fishing tackle which they could use at any time . They pulled clear of the bushes about 8 o'clock in the evening and rowed down the river . But as the stream was bank full and running fast , they did not have to make any great effort . Toward midnight when they reached some of the wider parts of the river they set the sail and went ahead at a swifter pace . Henry calculated that they could reach the Ohio slightly after dawn , but as the night was uncommonly clear , with the promise of a very brilliant day to follow , they furled their sails at least two hours before sunrise , and , finding another shallow cove , drew their boat into it among the bushes . `` Now for a sleep , '' said Henry . `` Tom and I will keep watch until noon and then Sol and Paul will take our places .