I put the bundles into the cart, and then led Traveller and the cart up the winding path, to the mouth of the dingle, near which was Mr.Petulengro's encampment.

Belle followed.

At the top, I delivered the reins into her hands; we looked at each other steadfastly for some time.

Belle then departed and I returned to the dingle, where, seating myself on my stone, I remained for upwards of an hour in thought..