The second day, when the old wlodyka was sitting on a log in front of the house, delighted with the bright autumn day, Jagienka came, riding a black horse; she dismounted and approached Macko, out of breath on account of fast riding, and rosy as an apple; she said:
“May you be blessed! Tatulo sent me to inquire about your health.”
“I am no worse,” answered Macko; “and at least I have slept in my own house.”
“But you cannot be comfortable at all, and a sick person needs some care.”
“We are hardened people. It is true that at first there was no comfort; but we were not hungry. We ordered an ox and two sheep killed, so there is plenty of meat. The women brought some flour and eggs; the worst is that we have no dishes.”
“Well, I ordered my servants to load two wagons. On one there are two
