noon
They say that Shields with a large part of McDowell 's army is approaching the valley through Manassas Gap . It 's a long ride from here , Harry , but I think we 'd better make for it . This horse of mine is one of the best ever bred in the valley . He could carry me a hundred miles by noon to-morrow . '' `` Mine 's not exactly a plough horse , '' said Harry , as he stroked the mane of his own splendid bay , one especially detailed for him on this errand . `` If yours can go a hundred miles by noon to-morrow so can mine . '' `` Suppose , then , we go a little faster . ''