noon
He knew what their verdict would be . He knew that if he were to save the throne for Leopold he must hold it at any cost until Leopold should be found . Troopers were scouring the country about Lustadt as far as Blentz in search of Maenck and Coblich . Could they locate these two and arrest them `` with all found in their company , '' as his order read , he felt sure that he would be able to deliver the missing king to his subjects in time for the coronation at noon . Barney looked straight into the eyes of old Von der Tann . `` You have given us the opinion of others , Prince Ludwig , '' he said . `` Now you may tell us your own views of the matter . ''