noon
The whole village joined to welcome the ship , for when Uraso told the Chief that their own ship was coming , he could not resist the temptation to witness the arrival . Was it possible that Muro reached the landing place before the ship left ? John thought so , but the boys doubted it . Muro left before noon , and it was now past five in the evening . As the vessel neared the shore the people lined up and the boys crowded close to the shore . They were the first to recognize Muro , to their great delight . He waved his hand to them , and Stut was by his side .