noon
He slept like a child , as if there was no evil , nor conflict , nor danger , nor questions , more than how best to rest when you are weary , in all the world . And straightway all was silent in the place . Those who had been conducting this great cause departed to other courts and tribunals , having done all that was permitted them to do . And the man slept , and when it was noon woke and remembered no more . The Sage led the little Pilgrim forth in a great confusion , so that she could not speak for wonder . But he said , ` This sleep also was from the Father ; for the mind of the man was weary , and not able to form a judgment . It is adjourned until a better day . '