nearly noon
`` He has made an infusion of pimientillo leaves , a drink of which the natives of Yucatan are very fond . '' Teddy was pleased rather than otherwise with the flavor , which was as of tea mixed with cloves , and drank so much that Poyor was forced to brew another canteen full in order to satisfy his own desires . The fish were pronounced delicious , and although Cummings thought he had caught considerably more than could be consumed in one meal , there was very little left when the hunger of all had been appeased . It was now nearly noon , when every native of the country believes a siesta is necessary , however important business he may have on hand , and Poyor stretched himself once more out on the sand , Cummings advising the boys and Jake to do the same thing . `` I slept so long that I could n't close my eyes now if I tried , so you had better take advantage of the opportunity . '' The boys followed Cummings ' advice ; but owing to the fact that they had taken no exercise the slumber was neither prolonged nor refreshing . When they awakened Poyor and Jake were yet asleep , and they went softly to where Cummings was keeping most vigilant watch .