He and Isaacs made some appointment for the morning; they seemed to be very sympathetic to each other.

Kildare mounted and rode homeward with us, though he had much farther to go than we.

If he felt any annoyance at the small successes Isaacs had achieved during the evening, he was far too courteous a gentleman to show it; and so, as we groped our way through the trees by the starlight, chiefly occupied in keeping our horses on their legs, the snatches of conversation that were possible were pleasant, if not animated, and there was a cordial "Good-night" on both sides, as we left Kildare to pursue his way alone.
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