noon
`` I know what I heard them say , Lord King . They said that Edric Jarl had marched on to St. Alban 's to lie there over-night . Leofwinesson stopped at Avalcomb because he wished to vent his spite upon my father . It was their intention to meet at the city gate at noon and come on to join you . They will be here before the sun is set . '' Canute released her arm to reach for his goblet . `` I wish I could know it for certain , '' he muttered .