midnight
We must move at once ! '' Accompanied by Ulna , Collins went to Si Brill and others of his friends , and after warning them to say nothing to Mr. Willett , he told them of his fears for Sam and urged the necessity of getting out a rescuing party at once , which he was ready to lead `` if no one else did n't offer . '' At this time there were not many horses in camp , and unfortunately nearly all were owned by the men who had been so bitter against Mr. Willett . It was after midnight when Collins succeeded in getting three horses and a mule ; they belonged to Mr. Willett and this limited the rescuing party to four , one of whom was Ulna , who went along as a guide , though all knew he could be depended on if there were serious work on hand . About two hours before day they came face to face with the landlord and his companion . `` Where have you fellers been ? '' demanded Tom Collins .