one hour before noon
Contarini 's hands relaxed altogether , now , and he bent his ear to Zorzi 's lips . `` Whisper your message , '' he said quickly . Zorzi obeyed . `` Angelo Beroviero bids you wait by the second pillar on the left in Saint Mark 's church , next Sunday morning , at one hour before noon , till you shall see him , and in a week from that time you shall have an answer ; and be silent , if you would succeed . '' `` Very well , '' answered Contarini . `` Friends , '' he said , standing erect , `` it is a message I have expected . The name of the man who sends it is ` Angelo ' -- you understand .