As he left her, she too wheeled about, as if to follow him.

She strove to command her voice that she might recall him; but at that same moment Trenchard, hearing his returning hoofs, thrust out into the road with Vallancey following at his heels.

The old player's harsh voice reached her where she stood, and it was querulous with impatience.
"What a plague do you mean, dallying here at such a time, Anthony ?" he cried, to which Vallancey added: "In God's name, let us push on." At that she checked her impulse--it may even be that she mistrusted it.
She paused, lingering undecided for an instant; then, turning her horse once more, she ambled up the slope to rejoin Diana..