noon
In the distance Mrs. Armine saw the great temple of Medinat-Habu , but it was not their destination . They were leaving it on their right . And now Ibrahim struck his donkey again , and they went on rapidly towards the Libyan mountains . The heat increased as the day wore on towards noon , but she did not mind it -- indeed , she had the desire that it might increase . She saw the drops of perspiration standing on the face of the living bronze who ran beside her . Ibrahim ceased from singing . Had the approach of the golden noontide laid a spell upon his lips ?