noon
Ho ! spears ! see that these knee-pans here kneel till set of sun . '' High noon was now passed ; and removing his crown , and placing it on the dais for the kneelers to look at during their devotions , King Media departed from that place , and once more played the agreeable host . An Incognito For the rest of that day , and several that followed , we were continually receiving visits from the neighboring islands ; whose inhabitants in fleets and flotillas flocked round Odo to behold the guests of its lord . Among them came many messengers from the neighboring kings with soft speeches and gifts . But it were needless to detail our various interviews , or relate in what manifold ways , the royal strangers gave token of their interest concerning us .