midday
Each man had brought rations for two days with him , and there was no lack . Then , after carefully setting sentinels in each direction , they slept under the shade of the trees . The moss was a delicious couch , the day was warm , and the murmur of the little stream , united to the hum of the insects , lulled them to sleep . It was not till after midday that Wilfred awoke . He found Leofric already on foot , stretching himself after his nap . `` I am going to look at the old place , '' said he ; `` it stimulates my feeling of hatred to the Normans . Will you come with me and see their work ? ''