midday
So the whole body moved on Bourne , and there they found out the news for themselves . Hereward had gone home as soon as they had departed , and sat down to eat and drink . His manner was sad and strange . He drank much at the midday meal , and then lay down to sleep , setting guards as usual . After a while he leapt up with a shriek and a shudder . They ran to him , asking whether he was ill . `` Ill ?