noon
`` That 's the advice I gave when we first discovered them to-day . I wish now we had all followed it . '' `` If we are not going to do anything , '' declared Adrian , `` the quicker we get out of here the better . '' `` I consider that more good advice , '' laughed Billie , `` especially as I am just reminded that I have n't had a bite to eat since noon . But I have no horse . '' `` That 's easily remedied , '' replied Strong . He went into the old ruin and in a few minutes returned with a very good animal , all saddled and bridled .