about noon
Corte went up to the Chief . They spoke briefly together , making use of notes and tracings on paper . The Chief then said `` Adieu '' to the signorina . It was explained to the rest by Corte that he had a meeting to attend near Pella about noon , and must be in Fobello before midnight . Thence his way would be to Genoa . `` So , you are resolved to give another trial to our crowned ex-Carbonaro , '' said Agostino . `` Without leaving him an initiative this time ! ''