about midnight
A cave of no mean dimensions was fortunately discovered , after a short search among the rocks , into which all now gathered ; and striking a light , they made a small fire near the entrance ; around which they assembled and partook of the refreshments brought with them -- Boone declaring he had not tasted a morsel of food since leaving Boonsborough early in the morning . The meal over , the young men disposed themselves about the cave in the best manner possible for their own comfort : and being greatly fatigued by their journey , and the revels of the night previous , they very soon gave evidence of being in a sleep too deep for dreams . Boone sat by the fire , apparently in deep contemplation , until a few embers only remained ; then pointing Cæsar to his place near the entrance , he threw himself at length upon the ground , and was soon imitating the example of his young comrades . Early in the evening it came on to blow very hard from the east ; and about midnight set in to rain , as Boone had predicted ; which it continued to do the rest of the night ; nor were there any signs of its abatement , when the party arose to resume their journey on the following morning . `` What ca n't be cured must be endured , '' said Boone , quoting an old proverb , as he gazed forth upon the storm . `` We must take sech as comes , lads , without grumbling ; though I do ` nt know 's thar 's any sin in wishing it war a little more to our liking . Howsomever , '' he added , `` prehaps it wo n't be so much agin us arter all ; for the red varmints mayhap 'll think as how all traces of 'em have been washed away , and , feeling safe from pursuit , be less cautious about their proceedings ; and by keeping on the same course , we may chance upon 'em unawares .