The Count of Monte Cristo

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appetite, is my day of appetite, for I have not eaten since yesterday
morning."

"What," cried all the guests, "you have not eaten for four and twenty
hours?"

"No," replied the count; "I was forced to go out of my road to obtain
some information near Nimes, so that I was somewhat late, and therefore
I did not choose to stop."

"And you ate in your carriage?" asked Morcerf.

"No, I slept, as I generally do when I am weary without having the
courage to amuse myself, or when I am hungry without feeling inclined to
eat."

"But you can sleep when you please, monsieur?" said Morrel.