about noon
Oh yes , there 's one thing more . Old man Dunn -- '' `` I know . '' `` How did you learn it ? '' `` A reporter came boiling over the ridge about noon to-day , wanting me to give him the names which Dunn had given me . I was strongly tempted to do as he asked me to -- you know these newspaper men are sometimes the best kind of detectives for running down criminals ; but on second thought I concluded to wait until I had discussed the matter with you . I have n't much faith in the county authorities . '' `` Ordinarily I would have my doubts myself , '' replied Redfield , `` but the whole country is roused , and we 're going to round up these men this time , sure .