two hours after noon
Unless the unbelievers over there give him shelter we are certain to have him . '' `` Then we know who is the criminal ! '' cried Orion , with a sigh as deep as though some great burden were lifted from his soul . Then he went on in a commanding tone -- and his voice rang so fiercely that the color which had mounted to his cheeks could hardly be due to satisfaction at this last good news ... `` As it is not yet two hours after noon , send all your men out to search for him and deliver him up . My father will give you a warrant , and the Arabs on the other shore will assist you . Perhaps the thief may fall into our hands even sooner and with him the emerald , unless the rogue has succeeded in hiding it or selling it . '' Then his voice sank , and he added in a tone of regret .