an hour before noon
`` Oh ! I have borne enough , '' exclaimed Userti rising . `` Hearken to the command of Pharaoh , Prince Seti . It is that you wait upon him to-morrow in full council , at an hour before noon , there to talk with him of this question of the Israelitish slaves and the officer whom it has pleased you to kill . I came to speak other words to you also , but as they were for your private ear , these can bide a more fitting opportunity . Farewell , my Brother . '' `` What , are you going so soon , Sister ?