noon
He climbed clumsily into his own . They moved off to return to Don Loris ' stronghold . Hoddan suffered . * * * * * They reached the castle before noon , and the sight of the Lady Fani riding beside a worn-out Hoddan was productive of enthusiasm and loud cheers . The loot displayed by the returned wayfarers increased the rejoicing . There was envy among the men who had stayed behind . There were respectfully admiring looks cast upon Hoddan .