Crossword puzzle clue "bit of rest"

Take a __ (rest for a bit)

"I'll catch up after I rest a bit," to an author?

Tiny bit (NOTE: The hidden generals in last week's puzzle were: (North) Grant, Sher-idan, Meade, Cus-ter, Burns-ide, Sherman, and Hook-er; and (South) For-rest, Early, Pic-kett, Stu-art, Longs-treet,

Bit of rest

Took a bit of a rest, in a way

Rest a bit