about four o'clock
They may smell goats and come over here to eat a kid or two , '' and Stubby looked straight at the kids , his face very sober , trying to frighten them so they would keep close to their mother and not run away again . By this time men were running all over the Park with loaded pistols and guns in their hands , while others carried pitchforks and ropes to try to lasso the panther for they really wished to capture him alive if they could . Mothers with children hurried out of the Park , and soon few people could be seen except the Park guards and the men who were hunting the loose beast . It was about four o'clock when the escape was made and at dusk they had not found him yet . The animals quieted down when they were given their supper , forgetting that one of their number had gained the much-desired freedom . All but the panther 's mate . She refused to be comforted , but snarled and showed her teeth when any one went near her cage .