noon
He whistled , loud . `` You are pretty fortunate , '' he said . `` Many a man -- '' `` I have no time for compliments , '' said I. `` You must come with me to my cousin at once . We must ride at noon ; and it is close upon eleven . '' `` You want me to plead for you , eh ? '' `` Not at all , '' said I. `` There will be no pleading . It is to certify only that this is the King 's writing , and that he means what he says . ''