midday
`` I was just lying here and wondering how I was going to get the cows moved . I can scarcely move at all , much less get up . '' It was a week before Lasse was on his feet again , and during that time the field-cattle remained in the enclosure , and Pelle stayed at home and did his father 's work . He had his meals with the others , and slept his midday sleep in the barn as they did . One day , in the middle of the day , the Sow came into the yard , drunk . She took her stand in the upper yard , where she was forbidden to go , and stood there calling for Kongstrup . The farmer was at home , but did not show himself , and not a soul was to be seen behind the high windows .