noon
But thy decision ! Time is short . Say quickly what thou wilt do . '' `` Prove to me that I have heard that which is untrue , and I give you my answer at the hour you demanded it -- at noon . '' `` If thou remain here , the proof shall be shown thee , '' she replied , dark with passion . Not yet had she quite seen through the cunning of Pascherette . And a growing tumult beyond the trees warned her of greater stress at hand , she had no more time to spare in argument with Pearse .