noon
Without doubt there are few cards better than her royal consort , or , still more , the imperial ace . Nevertheless , I must confess , I am perfectly satisfied whenever I remember that I have the Queen on my side . ' Proserpine bowed . ` I have a good mind to do it , Tiresias , ' said Queen Proserpine , as that worthy sage paid his compliments to her at her toilet , at an hour which should have been noon . ` It would be a great compliment , ' said Tiresias . ` And it is not much out of our way ? ' ` By no means , ' replied the seer .