noon
His love was so great that when he was with her he did not dare talk to her about anything concerning love . And the day for his departure was drawing near , for they were waiting only for the horses to recover from the hardships they had endured at sea . The discreet princess knew about Tirant 's love . She sent a page to ask Tirant to be at the palace at noon because that was the time when all the others would be resting . When Tirant received his lady 's command , he was the happiest man in the world . He immediately sent for Diafebus , to give him the news , and to tell him that she wanted only the two of them to go . Diafebus said : `` Captain , I am very pleased at this beginning , even though I do n't know what the end will bring . ''