noon
The next morning found them in the saddle , bound for Dent 's hotel and store near the San Miguel Canyon . When they arrived at their destination and Johnny found there was some hours to wait for Red , his restlessness sent him roaming about the country , not so much `` seeking what he might devour '' as hoping something might seek to devour him . He was so sore over his recent kidnapping that he longed to find a salve . He faithfully promised Hopalong that he would return at noon . Dick Martin slowly turned , leaned his back against the bar , and languidly regarded a group of Mexicans at the other end of the room . Singly , or in combinations of two or more , each was imparting all he knew , or thought he knew about the ghost of San Miguel Canyon . Their fellow-countryman , new to the locality , seemed properly impressed .