about noon
And where is he heading for ? I 'm in something of a hurry to get to Fort Norman , but I 've got a hunch I 'm due for a little side trip . He ai n't going to be far ahead of me tomorrow . If he holes up today and tonight I 'll catch up with him along about noon -- and if he do n't hole up -- the white death will save me quite a bit of trouble . '' `` Ah , that René ! '' exclaimed the woman , her face darkling with passion , `` he is Victor 's brother , and he is no good . He drinks and gambles and makes the big noise with his mouth .