noon
For two miles Dick Sand thus followed the course of the rivulet which must end in a more important river . He was in haste to confide his companions to the rapid current of one of the coast rivers . He felt sure that the dangers and the fatigue would be much less than on the shore . Towards noon three miles had been cleared without any bad incident or meeting . There was no trace of either Harris or Negoro . Dingo had not reappeared . It was necessary to halt to take rest and nourishment .