“True! It is true!” exclaimed Jagienka, alarmed. “If that is the reason of his hurried departure, then he is right.”
But after a moment she turned to Hlawa and said:
“Nevertheless he made a mistake in sending you here. There is no need to guard us here. Old Tolima can do it as well. You, being strong and intrepid, could be of much help to Zbyszko there.”
“But who would guard you in case you were to go to Zgorzelice?”
“In such a case they would have to convey the news by somebody; they will do it through you. You will precede them and take us home.”
The Bohemian kissed her hand, and asked, with emotion:
“But during the time of your sojourn here?”
“God watches over orphans! I shall remain here.”
“Will you not find it tedious? What will you do here?”
“I shall ask the Lord Jesus to re
