noon
It is impossible . I know as truly that the living Dagaeoga stood on this hill six hours ago as I know that you stand before me now . '' `` Then lead on , Tayoga , and we 'll follow the trail of the rangers . We ought to overtake 'em by noon or soon after . '' The broad path , left by the rangers , was like the trail of an army to Tayoga , and they followed it at great speed , keeping a wary eye for a possible ambush on either side . The traces grew fresher and fresher , and Tayoga read them with an eager eye . `` The Mountain Wolf , Dagaeoga and the rangers are walking rapidly , '' he said .