noon
On went the boys , over the rough rocks and across patches of freshly turned up dirt . All were utterly worn out , yet not one of them complained . `` There they are ! '' cried Dave , some time after noon , as they made a turn around some rocks ; and in a few minutes the friends were together once more . `` All safe ? '' asked Abe Blower , anxiously , and then , when assured that no harm had come to the boys , he added : `` Mighty glad to know it ! '' `` So am I glad ! ''