noon
And of him there is something to be told . Shortly after the arrival of the Israelites in Memphis , Anubis disappeared for days . `` He is gone to visit the murket , '' Masanath explained . One noon Rachel , resting on the housetop with her hostess , saw him leisurely returning , by starts of interest and recollection . Behind him , walking cautiously , was a man . `` Anubis returneth , '' Rachel said , sitting up . Masanath raised herself and looked .