About noon
They camped for two nights in the foot-hills , Elam working his way in and out of the gullies , never once stopping and never once getting into a pocket . On the last morning they ate every bit of the corn bread and bacon . `` They aint far off now , '' said Elam . `` About noon we 'll be among friends . You will find two boys there just about your size who will give you more insight into this life than I ever could . You see they know what you want to talk about . '' After proceeding about a mile of their journey Elam stopped , placed his hand to his mouth , and gave a perfect imitation of a coyote 's yell .