noon
He said next to nothing , and sat up an hour longer with his book . In the night she was taken ill . Her husband called Alice , and ran himself to fetch the doctor . For some hours she seemed in danger , but by noon was much better . Only the greatest care was necessary . As soon as she could speak , she told Augustus of Alice 's warning , and he sent for her to the library . She stood before him with flushed cheeks and flashing eyes .