noon
Marmaduke turned his bold face to the maid , and pointed to the salt-cellar , as he answered in the same tone , `` Does the brave man betray his host ? '' There was a moment 's silence . Marmaduke rose . `` I fear , '' said he , `` that I must now leave you ; and while it is yet broad noon , I must indeed be blind if I again miss my way . '' This speech suddenly recalled Adam from his meditations ; for whenever his kindly and simple benevolence was touched , even his mathematics and his model were forgotten . `` No , young sir , '' said he , `` you must not quit us yet ; your danger is not over . Exercise may bring fever .