noon
The trail was up now , for they had entered the region of the foothills . Beyond them lay the beginning of the Golden Glow mountain range . `` That 's where my father is , '' Jack thought `` I hope I can soon find him . '' It was almost noon when they reached a spot that Jim decided would be a good place to camp . It was under a sort of overhanging ledge , and well screened by trees . `` We 'll leave our stuff here , '' he said , `` and , after dinner , the real hunting will begin . '' Little time was lost over the meal , and , having seen to their rifles and knives , the four hunters started along the trail , making their way through low brush and over big boulders .