CHAPTER VI.When Jagienka realized the import of Macko’s message, that she was to remain at Spychow, she was almost stunned. Grief and anger rendered her speechless for a while, and with wide opened eyes she stared at the Bohemian, which told him how unwelcome was the information he brought her. He therefore said:
“I should also like to inform you, what we heard at Szczytno. There is much and important news.”
“Is it from Zbyszko?”
“No, from Szczytno. You know….”
“Let the servant unsaddle the horses, and you come with me.”
The order was executed and they went into her room.
“Why does Macko leave us here? Why must we remain at Spychow, and why did you return here?” she asked in one breath.
“I returned,” replied Hlawa, “because the knight Macko ordered me. I wished to go to the war, but
