midday
Behind the infantry rode the cavalry , and very last of all rode Ranjoor Singh , since that was for the present the post of chiefest danger . As for me , I tumbled into a cart and fell asleep at once , scarcely hearing the order shouted to the Turk to go forward . The men who had been on guard with me all did the same , falling asleep like I almost before their bodies touched the corn . When I awoke it was already midday . We had halted near some trees and food was being served out . I got under the cart to keep the sun off me , and lay there musing until a trooper had brought my meal . The meal was good , and my thoughts were good -- excellent !