midnight
For a long time after its first fierce outbreak the rain continued to fall in a gentle shower . Muskwa liked this , and under the sheltering rock , snuggled against Thor , he felt very comfortable and easily fell asleep . Through long hours Thor kept his vigil alone , drowsing now and then , but kept from sound slumber by the restlessness that was in him . It stopped raining soon after midnight , but it was very dark , the stream was flooding over its bars , and Thor remained under the rock . Muskwa had a splendid sleep . Day had come when Thor 's stirring roused Muskwa . He followed the grizzly out into the open , feeling tremendously better than last night , though his feet were still sore and his body was stiff .