about
two in the afternoon
In the Indian village an immense activity was going on , both on Dick 's side of the river and the other . A multitude of warriors plunged into the undergrowth on the far bank of the stream , where they lay hidden , while another multitude was gathering on this side in front of the lodges . The gullies and ravines were lined with hordes . The time was about two in the afternoon . A chief appeared on the slope not far from Dick . It was Bright Sun in all the glory of battle array , and he glanced at the tethered youth . Dick 's glance met his , and he saw the shadow of a faint , superior smile on the face of the chief .