midday
Come , throw aside your fears ; I make no secret of my friendship for Gaspard de Coligny , and it is easy to guess you have fought under his banner before now . But here is Jacques with the broth ! Drink this , and afterwards we will talk . '' I raised him up while he drank , and presently he said , `` Monsieur , if I rested till midday I should be strong enough . '' `` A week at the least , '' my father replied , `` and even then a score of miles would overtax your strength . '' After lying quietly for a few minutes , he whispered , `` Monsieur , make the door fast . Now , hand me my doublet .