about noon
Two days previously they had re-installed themselves in the little pavilion on the verge of the woods near Janville which they rented from the Seguins . So impatient , indeed , were they to find themselves once more among the fields that in spite of the doctor 's advice Marianne had made the journey but fifteen days after giving birth to her little boy . However , a precocious springtide brought with it that March such balmy warmth and sunshine that the only ill-effect she experienced was a little fatigue . And so , on the day after their arrival -- Sunday -- Mathieu , glad at being able to remain with her , insisted that she should rest in bed , and only rise about noon , in time for dejeuner . `` Why , '' he repeated , `` I can very well attend to the child while you rest . You have him in your arms from morning till night . And , besides , if you only knew how pleased I am to be here again with you and the dear little fellow . ''