noon
quoth I. `` Nay , Martin , I am well enough and able to go on as soon as you will . But for the present , rest awhile , lest the fever take you again , this cloak ` neath your head -- so ! '' `` What o'clock is it ? '' `` Scarce noon and the sun very hot . '' `` How came I here in the shade ? '' `` I dragged you , Martin . Now sleep , lad , and I 'll to my cooking . ''