Two hours after noon
However , it will be some time before the Prince can recover his losses ; though I tell you , as long as any life remains in the land , he is the man who must take the lead . Now , then , listen to my plan . You have marked the house well , you say . Two hours after noon to-morrow , when the lieges of this city are kneeling before the statue of their tyrant , do you come to the door and knock thrice . I will be within ; and if the young lady has not in the meantime been removed , I will find the means of bringing her down and delivering her into your hands . The rest must depend upon your courage and resolution . The risk is great , and so must be my reward . ''