noon
The boys were astonished at what they saw . No wonder the other tribes hesitated to attack them . The two warriors captured by Muro were brought before John , after he had made a survey of the place , and by the aid of Uraso one of them was instructed to carry information as to their intention to the Illyas . This was to the effect that in the event no reply was received before noon no other effort would be made to open communications . It was distinctly impressed on the warrior that the Illyas must give up all the captives , and that an agreement must be entered into by them not to leave their own boundaries in the future , and John also offered protection and a safe return of any messenger who might be sent back with the answer . The captive was released , and , bounding forward , was soon within the line of earthworks which surrounded the village . The message gave a full two hours for them to decide .