noon before
Silas brought the news of `` Poker '' John 's absence -- also his niece 's . Immediately was a `` hue and cry '' taken up . Foss River bustled in search . It was noon before the rancher was found . Doctor Abbot and Silas had set out in search together . The fifty-acre pasture was Silas 's suggestion . Dr. Abbot did not remember the implement shed .