midnight
Signs of Basil 's camp were discovered , and his bivouac searched . Morgan 's helmet was found ; the pursuers were on the track . A hunt in the near woods revealed nothing of note . Re-embarking they reached an Indian village by midnight , and learned that the foe was encamped at a larger place up the stream . Here was a chance of a night assault . But neither bribes nor threats could prevail with any native to accept the position as guide . The chief finally gave directions which were either wilfully incorrect or misunderstood .