noon
Promptly on the heels of his decision Sam Bolton had a long talk with May-may-gwán , then departed carrying a little pack . It was useless to think now of the canoe , and in any case the time of year favoured cross-country travel . The distances , thus measured , were not excessive , and from the Indian 's descriptions , Sam 's slow-brooding memory had etched into his mind an accurate map of the country . At noon the girl brought Dick his meal . After he had eaten she removed the few utensils . Then she returned . `` The Little Father commanded that I care for your hurt , '' she said , simply .