Fatigued, harassed, and exhausted by his provoking dreams, He was not disposed to quit his Bed.

He excused himself from appearing at Matins: It was the first morning in his life that He had ever missed them.

He rose late.

During the whole of the day He had no opportunity of speaking to Matilda without witnesses.

His Cell was thronged by the Monks, anxious to express their concern at his illness; And He was still occupied in receiving their compliments on his recovery, when the Bell summoned them to the Refectory.
After dinner the Monks separated, and dispersed themselves in various parts of the Garden, where the shade of trees or retirement of some Grotto presented the most agreeable means of enjoying the Siesta.