one hour before noon
before the end found them I have known men go mad , and , like wolves , tear with their teeth at the wooden bars . `` You will not . Then , Metem , do you plead for your friend . Bid the Baaltis look forth at one hour before noon and see the sight of yonder wretch 's death , remembering that to-morrow this fate shall be her lover 's unless she foregoes her purpose of self-murder and gives herself to me . Nay , no words ! an escort shall lead you through the lower city to the gateway of the tomb and there listen to your speech . See that it does not fail you , merchant , unless you also seek to hang in yonder cage .