She had forgotten Osborn was shooting in Redmire wood and she and Kit must pass its edge.

For all that, she could not turn back.

Kit would guess why she did so; it would be an awkward admission that she was afraid of being seen with him by Osborn or his friends.

She was afraid, but she was proud, and went on, hoping that Kit had not noted her hesitation.

He had not, but was puzzled by her resolute and half-defiant look.
The guns were silent when they came to the wood, which rolled down the hillside below the road.