noon
`` Make it a liar , Brandon , '' said I , laughingly , for I was sure of my place in his heart and knew that he meant no offense . I never doubt a friend ; one would better be trustful of ninety-nine friends who are false than doubtful of one who is true . Suspicion and super-sensitiveness are at once the badge and the bane of a little soul . I did not leave the Tower until noon , and Brandon 's pardon had been delivered to him before I left . He was glad that the first news of it had come from Mary . He naturally expected his liberty at once , and when told that he was to be honorably detained for a short time , turned to me and said : `` I suppose they are afraid to let me out until she is off for France . King Henry flatters me . ''