midday
They had no fear , whatever , of pursuit ; and the only danger that they could incur was from meeting with a band , similar to that which had carried Harry off . When they rigged up the hammock , they had cut wood for torches , to protect themselves from tigers . These were thrown away , as soon as daylight broke . At midday they halted again , for another hour ; and then , continuing their journey , arrived at the village before nightfall . They were received with great joy , the villagers setting up a shout of welcome -- the friends of the men and boys being especially exuberant in their joy , for they had become extremely anxious at their long absence . The two troopers were still there ; and these saluted Stanley , with less than the usual stiff formality of the Mohammedan soldier . He himself laughed .