CHAPTER VII.
Meanwhile, in a point of so much moment, I was not hasty to determine.
My delay seemed to be, by no means, unacceptable to Ludloe, who applauded my discretion, and warned me to be circumspect.

My attention was chiefly absorbed by considerations connected with this subject, and little regard was paid to any foreign occupation or amusement.
One evening, after a day spent in my closet, I sought recreation by walking forth.

My mind was chiefly occupied by the review of incidents which happened in Spain.

I turned my face towards the fields, and recovered not from my reverie, till I had proceeded some miles on the road to Meath.

The night had considerably advanced, and the darkness was rendered intense, by the setting of the moon.