noon
Harz clenched his hands : `` I will answer no more questions . '' `` In that event , we reach the ultimatum , '' said Herr Paul . `` Listen , Herr Outlaw ! If you have not left the country by noon to-morrow , you shall be introduced to the police ! '' Christian uttered a cry . For a minute in the gloom the only sound heard was the short , hard breathing of the two men . Suddenly Harz cried : `` You coward , I defy you ! ''