about midnight
The old miner offered to care for our horse ; so we gathered up our supplies , and entered the little log house that contained so much of interest for us . We found Peters asleep . Making ourselves as comfortable as circumstances would permit , we awaited developments . At about midnight Peters awoke . He asked for a drink of water , which was given to him . His voice was feeble , and I saw that Bainbridge felt doubtful as to the length of time that Peters might remain alive and be able to talk intelligently . But after we had given him a little diluted port , and followed it with a cup of prepared beef extract , his actions betokened less weakness , his voice in particular gaining in strength .