noon
I only felt happy when I did what was my duty , in peace and quiet . Were I empress , fear would never leave me for a moment . Oh . I know enough of the hideous terror which this awful being creates around him ; and before I would consent to let it torture me to death by day and by night-morning , noon , and evening -- far rather would I die this very day . Therefore , I have no choice . I must flee from Caesar 's sight -- away hence -- far , far , away ! '' Tears nearly choked her voice , but she struggled bravely against them .