noon
One potent factor in the rapid recovery of the Shawanoe must not be overlooked ; that was his own superb health and condition . You need not be reminded that when anything goes amiss with us physically , nature sets to work at once to right it , and the most that medical skill can do is to sit by and watch for contingencies and give assistance as opportunity offers , which is less frequent than many think . A system that has not been weakened by dissipation or the violation of the laws of health will do wonders in the way of repairing disease or injury . It was not yet noon when Deerfoot became so hopeful and curious that he suddenly slipped from the back of his horse without checking his walk . Whirlwind must have been startled , for he instantly stopped and turned his head to learn what it meant . `` Do n't worry , '' said his master with his familiar chuckle . `` Deerfoot is almost well and will soon be himself again . ''