about noon
The old woman 'll know . Come on , boys ! '' And who shall say that the angel of the Lord did not stand within the crossing of the ways and turn aside the evil men ? Elizabeth did not stop her fierce ride until about noon . The frenzy of her fear of pursuit had come upon her with renewed force . Now that she was alone and desolate she dared not look behind her . She had been strong enough as she smiled her farewell ; but , when the train had dwindled into a mere speck in the distance , her eyes were dropping tears thick and fast upon the horse 's mane .