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Leonard Holt , who was among the crowd of spectators , started at the mention of this name , and he trembled as the earl leaned forward in answer to the king 's question . The eyes of the rivals met at this moment , for both were within a few yards of each other , and Rochester , whose cheek was flushed with anger , solicited the king 's permission to alight , but Charles , affirming it was getting late , would not permit him , and as the horses were harnessed , and the drivers mounted , he ordered them to proceed without delay . Inexpressibly relieved by his rival 's departure , Leonard returned to the house , and acquainted Amabel with what had occurred . Quitting Henley betimes on the following morning , they arrived in about three hours at Wallingford , where they halted for some time , and , then pursuing their journey , reached Wantage at four o'clock , where they tarried for an hour . Up to this hour , Leonard had doubted the possibility of reaching their destination that night ; but Amabel assuring him she felt no fatigue , he determined to push on . Accordingly , having refreshed their steeds , they set forward , and soon began to mount the beautiful downs lying on the west of this ancient town . Crossing these heights , whence they obtained the most magnificent and extensive views of the surrounding country , they reached in about three-quarters of an hour the pretty little hamlet of Kingston Lisle .