noon
She came forward eagerly as the woman entered . `` Mother , '' she cried , `` those men must be detained here , but how ? Canst thou help me ? '' `` Child , I could make them sleep until the sun was high noon , but they are about the queen 's business , and I durst not . '' `` Good mother , tell me how , and let me do it , '' coaxed Francis . `` I must get to my father . O , if you have ever had a loved one , for the sake of that one , give me the aid I ask .