two hours after midday
asked Owen of Nodwengo , who came to visit him . `` They say so , Messenger , and I think it by the feel of the air . If so , it will be a very great storm , for the heaven is full of fire . Already Hokosa and the doctors are at their rites upon the plain yonder , but there will be no need to join them till two hours after midday . '' `` Is the cross ready ? '' asked Owen . `` Yes , and set up .