noon
His energy and vitality inspired the other men , and no one could believe it was time for _ mi-matin _ when ten o'clock chimed out from the church behind the cliffs . But when the spell of work was broken , the men found they were very hungry , and fell upon the bread and butter , cheese and strong coffee , with tremendous appetites . These good things were brought down in large baskets from Orvillière ; and the men scattered in little groups as they ate and drank , discussed farming , or looked out over the wide sea just beyond the field , and wondered if fishing would pay this year . Suddenly Le Mierre gave the call for a return to work , and again the glorious ploughing went forward till noon . Then the cattle were unharnessed and allowed to feed , two men being left in charge of them . The rest of the workers climbed the hill to Orvillière , where a substantial dinner was provided . There was cabbage soup , a _ pâlette _ or big boiled ham , a piece of pork , a round of beef and other things loved of Guernseymen , not forgetting copious draughts of island cider .