Walter had so far recovered that he was able to stroll through the grounds, or drive with Claire.

The troopers enjoyed their rest and abundance of rations.

Captain Davenant's mind had been set at ease by the receipt of a letter, which Mrs.Davenant had sent him by one of the men of the village.

It told him that she had seen Mr.Conyers, who had obtained a stay of all proceedings against the property, and that she was well, and in as good spirits as she could be in his absence.
A month after they had moved across the river, their quiet life was interrupted by a trooper riding up, just as the party was sitting down to dinner, with an order from General Sarsfield for the troops to be in readiness to march, at daybreak, to form part of a force which was about to undertake an enterprise against the English stationed at Birr.

There was silence at the table, after Captain Davenant had read the order.
"Then you must leave us ?" Mrs.Conyers said at last.
"I am afraid so, Mrs.Conyers.Yes, sorry as I am that our pleasant time here must come to an end, there is no questioning the order.