noon
said Jasper . `` I had n't thought of his being there . '' `` Then , '' said old Mr. Crow , `` I 'd go over there at once , if I were you . And I 'd stay right there until noon . You wo n't have to wait more than three or four hours . And unless I 'm much mistaken you 'll find your search at an end ... '' `` I hope -- '' he added -- `` I hope you wo n't get hurt when you fight the stranger . '' Now , it struck Jasper Jay that old Mr. Crow knew more about the strange bird with the loud voice than he was willing to tell .