noon
You have your orders . Son Edward , fare you well , also . Meet me again with honour , or never more . '' It was not yet noon when King Edward spoke these words , and long hours were to go by before the battle joined . Indeed , most thought that no blow would be struck that day , since it was known that Philip had slept at Abbeville , whence for a great army the march was somewhat long . Still , when all was made ready , the English sat them down in their ranks , bows and helmets at side , ate their mid-day meal with appetite , and waited whatever fate might send them . In obedience to the King 's command Hugh and Grey Dick had been attached to the immediate person of the Prince of Wales , who had about him , besides his own knights , a small band of chosen archers and another band of men-at-arms picked for their strength and courage .