noon
What , some little trifle you have taken from the world 's wardrobe ? Ah , you sly rogue ! '' `` Just as you say , Father Micou ; but you do n't deal in such things . Do n't keep me waiting for the iron goods , for I must be back at the island before noon . '' `` I 'll be ready . It is only eight , and , if you are not going far , come back in an hour , and you shall find everything prepared , -- money and goods . Wo n't you take a drain ? ''