noon
It was a mild and bright morning , but down in the woods the marshes and bushes were covered with a thick white steam which entirely obscured the distance . That was just a desirable condition for Zbyszko , because the Germans coming from the castle would not be able to see them in time to retreat . The young knight was exceedingly glad of it , and said to Macko : `` Let us get to our position instead of contemplating the mist yonder . God grant that it is not dissipated before noon . '' Then he hurried to the front to give orders to the _ setniks _ , -LSB- 116 -RSB- and immediately returned and said : `` We shall soon meet them upon the road coming from the ferry of the island toward the interior . There we shall hide ourselves in the thicket and watch for them . '' `` How do you know about that road ? ''