noon
She has a high mind , and is proud of her tribe . While we were in the cell , Master Fleetword took a deal of pains with her , and expoundiated most wonderfully for hours together ; but I fear me the seed fell upon stony ground : for , though she sat still enough , I know she did not listen . '' `` Where is your father ? '' Barbara started at the abruptness of the question , and colouring , she knew not why , said , `` Please you , my lady , though his Highness at first commanded him hence , he has graciously suffered him to remain until to-morrow 's noon . Ah , madam ! '' she continued , sinking on the ground at Lady Frances 's feet , `` if you would only , only remember the promise you made when you gave me this , '' -- she held the clasp of the golden chain towards Lady Frances , -- `` and intercede with him , to whom is given the power of life and death , to pardon to the uttermost , and suffer Hugh Dalton to tarry on this island , I would -- I would -- alas ! my lady , I am but a poor girl , and have nothing to give save blessings , and they shower so upon the heads of greatness that they must weary and not gladden ; but my blessing would come from the heart , and it is not always , I hear , that the heart beats when the lips speak .