noon
Ildico reached out her hand as an answer , `` Very well , to-night . A single needle-prick will deprive the world of its ruler ! '' * * * * * Edeko and Orestes had thoroughly rested from their journey in the guest-house . At noon , when they wished to go out , they found the door bolted . `` Are we prisoners ? Have we fallen into a trap ? '' asked the Roman .