midday
Larralde gave a little nod of self-confidence and satisfaction , as one who , having conceived and built up a great scheme , is pleased to see each component part of it act independently , and slip into its place . The General 's first thought was for Estella 's comfort , and he utilised the long hill which they had to ascend on leaving the town to make such arrangements as space would allow for their common ease . ` You must sleep , my child , ' he said . ` We can not hope to reach Ciudad Real before midday to-morrow , and it is as likely as not that we shall have but a few hours ' rest there . ' And Estella , who had travelled vast distances over vile roads so long as her memory went back , who had never known what it is to live in a country that is at peace , leant back in her corner and closed her eyes . Had she really been disposed to sleep , however , she could scarcely have done it , for the General 's solicitude manifested itself by a hundred little devices for her greater repose . For her comfort he made Concha move .