noon
`` Yes . I will do that , '' I replied , as deliberately as she had asked the question ; and I watched her closely as I did so , holding myself well in hand , the while , in order that I might not instantly fall again under the spell of her fascinations . `` And come to me then ? I will expect you at noon . '' `` Yes , princess . '' `` I thank you , sir . And now , if you will give me your arm , we will return to the drawing room . ''