“Is the knight of Spychow expected?”
“Yes.”
“With the young lady?”
“And the fire is really gone,” answered Zbyszko.
And indeed the fire was extinguished, but, instead, several horsemen appeared immediately in front of the horses and sleighs.
“Why dost thou follow?” cried the watchful Bohemian, grasping his crossbow; “Who are you?”
“The prince’s people, sent to assist the travelers.”
“Jesus Christ be praised!”
“Forever and ever.”
“Lead us to town,” said Zbyszko.
“Is there nobody left behind?”
“Nobody.”
“Whence do you come?”
“From Przasnysz.”
“Did you not meet other travelers on the road?”
“We met nobody, but they may be on other roads.”
“People are searching on all roads, come with us, you lost your route! To the right.”
They turned the horses, and for some time nothing was
