the midday sun
Tell me when hunger overcomes you . I should think we had better make our halt at Burmoor Tarn . ' That , indeed , proved to be the convenient resting-place . A wild spot , a hollow amid the rolling expanse of moorland , its little lake of black water glistening under the midday sun . And here stood a shepherd 's cottage , the only habitation they had seen since leaving Boot . Somewhat uncertain about the course to be henceforth followed , they made inquiry at this cottage , and a woman who appeared to be quite alone gave them the needful direction . Thus at ease in mind they crossed the bridge at the foot of the tarn , and just beyond it found a spot suitable for repose .