noon
He shall long remember this journey . But enough of him for the present . Let us make the most of this delightful morning hour . It will be hot enough by noon . I am now in the traveler 's happiest mood , enjoying at once the feeling of adventure with the sense of security , which , you must admit , is a rare and difficult combination of emotions . '' L'Isle was quite as well pleased as Lady Mabel with the prospect before him . He had , at Lord Strathern 's request , assented to join a party , which he alone had gotten up , solely that he might put himself in the relation of companion and protector to Lady Mabel .