noon
Ned was not revengeful , but he noted the man 's face . Had he been armed then he would have struck back at any cost . But he took care not to stagger again , although it required a supreme effort . They halted about an hour at noon , and Ned ate some rough food and drank water with the Tlascalans . He was deeply grateful for the short rest , and , as he sat trying to keep himself from collapse , Almonte came up and held out a flask . `` It is wine , '' he said . `` It will strengthen you .