noon
Cuffy came to the barn about nine o'clock in the forenoon to attend to the horses . He led them all out to water , and then gave them another feed in tubs . His guests had complained of fatigue , and he allowed them to sleep as long as they desired . It was noon when Fronklyn awoke , and he had slept his full eight hours . Deck put in another hour ; for he was younger than his companion , and needed more sleep . The sergeant had worn his overcoat all the day and night , though he had several times been tempted to throw it away , especially when they were climbing down the steep bank of the river . He was glad he had not done so when he went to bed on the straw .