noon
If ever we leave these walls together and taste freedom again , it will have been dearly bought . A maid 's truth tarnished , and the brave heart of a most loyal gentleman robbed of its faith ! Dear God , what a price to pay ! 'T was noon when Doña Orosia came herself to fetch me . `` There is some deviltry afoot , '' she said . `` I can not fathom it as yet ; but , as you hope for freedom for yourself and your Englishman , do n't fail to play your part to the end . Come quickly !