noon
They still needed but one thing , or rather two things , guns for the boys . Terror was such a sharp and faithful sentinel they would have felt almost safe with these additional fire-arms . Howard and Elwood were quite confident that they could shoot with remarkable precision , although , neither had ever aimed or discharged a gun ; but in this respect they were not so very different from other boys . At noon they made a hearty meal upon a portion of what still remained of the mountain sheep , and then stretched themselves out for an hour 's rest . Tim O'Rooney was plentifully supplied with tobacco , and perhaps could not have felt more comfortable or satisfied with his situation . He lolled on the grass , and wondered whether Mr. Lawrence was anxious for him to get home or not , finally reaching the conclusion that he was rather indifferent upon the subject himself . The greatest distress of Howard and Elwood was the pain that their parents would feel regarding them ; but they hoped to reach home without great delay , when they would quickly turn their weeping into joy .