noon
Yet she was obliged to force herself to smile , in order not to betray what was passing in her mind . Besides , she could not shake off the Duke of Saxony like the poor , handsome recruiting officer , Pyramus Kogel . Fortunately , some of the most prominent Ratisbon citizens now crowded around Maurice to thank him for the honour which he had done the city . She availed herself of the favourable opportunity to beg Granvelle , in a low tone , to keep the duke away from her the next morning until his departure at noon , and , if possible , now . `` One service for another , '' replied the statesman . `` I will rid you of the most desirable admirer in Germany . But , on the day after to-morrow , you will adorn my modest banquet with the singing of the most gifted artist in the world . ''