Noon
He was sure that he could steer a right course . I was doubtful about that , but as my thirst increased , I was ready to run every risk for the sake of finding water . On and on we went . Noon had long passed before we reached a small water-hole in a bottom fringed with reeds . We eagerly quenched our thirst , in spite of the nauseous taste of the water . Then Tim , thinking the pool too small to contain alligators , plunged in and began catching frogs . `` Get a fire lighted , Mr. Maurice ; we 'll soon have some of these cooked , '' he shouted out to me while thus employed .