noon
On the other hand , mademoiselle seemed flurried , and kept her face averted . I could not but think they knew each other ; but it was no time to ask questions , so I said nothing , but quietly set about arranging for our comforts . Mademoiselle retired to her room at once , the landlady fussing after her , and after having assisted Pierrebon to see to the horses I myself went to rest . I must have slept for a good four hours , and on awakening found it was high noon . Down I came , and entering the public room of the inn found it empty . I went on towards the stables , where Pierrebon was still asleep near the horses . There was no sign of mademoiselle , and thinking she was still resting I let Pierrebon alone , and returning into the inn sat near a window , awaiting my charge 's appearance .