noon
I saw the ranchman , and he swore to send a horse to Val to-night . He will keep his word . He knows Val . That was at noon to-day , and I am here , you see , and you know all . The danger ? Ah , my friend , -- the Police Barracks at Archangel 's Rise ! If word is sent down there from Fort Desire before Val passes , they will have out a big patrol , and his chances , -- well , you know them , the Riders of the Plains .