noon
`` Calm on the bosom of thy God , Fair spirit , rest thee now ! E'en while with us thy footsteps trod , His seal was on thy brow . '' -- MRS. HEMANS . They did not awake till noon . Montagu opened his eyes , and at first could not collect his thoughts , as he saw the carpeted little room , the bright fire , and the housekeeper seated in her arm-chair before it . But turning his head , he caught a glimpse of Eric , who was still asleep , and he then remembered all . He sprang out of bed , refreshed and perfectly well , and the sound of his voice woke Eric ; but Eric was still languid and weak , and did not get up that day , nor was he able to go to work again for some days ; but he was young and strong , and his vigorous constitution soon threw off the effects of his fast and exposure .