noon
Freckles was on the trail early the next morning . Besides a crowd of people anxious to witness Jack 's capture , he found four stalwart guards , one at each turn . In his heart he was compelled to admit that he was glad to have them there . Close noon , McLean placed his men in charge of Duncan , and taking Freckles , drove to town to see how the Angel fared . McLean visited a greenhouse and bought an armload of its finest products ; but Freckles would have none of them . He would carry his message in a glowing mass of the Limberlost 's first goldenrod . The Bird Woman received them , and in answer to their eager inquiries , said that the Angel was in no way seriously injured , only so bruised and shaken that their doctor had ordered her to lie quietly for the day .