They rode side by side in silence. Ere either spoke again they were on the other side of Rushedge. Briarfield lights starred the purple skirt of the moor. Robert, being the youngest, and having less of the past to absorb him than his comrade, recommenced first.

They rode side by side in silence. Before either spoke again they were on the other side of Rushedge. Briarfield's lights starred the purple skirt of the moor. Robert recommenced first.
