But the circumstances here had changed also, since the battle.

In the three days since the battle, it seemed to him, he had done nothing but run and hide.

Since the battle, he had never been far away, nor left it long between visits.

Then, for the first time since the battle began, Kirk took his seat.

Not since the battle at this same river five days ago.

It had been two days since the battle and Gray hadn't found the strength to leave her.

It was the first time she had been outside the city since the battle.

Pony had seen the woman only once since the last battle.

Last night they made love, the first time since the big battle.

Three days had passed since the battle at the motel.