In a short time the water filtered through, and though
not rendered fresh, it was, nevertheless, much improved.
"We may light a fire to-night, d'ye think?" inquired
Dick; "we've not seed Injuns for some days."
"P'r'aps 'twould be better not," said Joe; "but I daresay
we're safe enough."
A fire was therefore lighted in as sheltered a spot as
could be found, and the three friends bivouacked as
usual. Towards dawn they were aroused by an angry
growl from Crusoe.