CHAPTER III.The Kurtsevichi were not sleeping yet. They were supping in that anteroom, filled with weapons, which extended the whole width of the house, from the garden to the square on the other side. At the sight of Bogun and Zagloba, they sprang to their feet. On the face of the princess was reflected not only astonishment, but displeasure and fright as well. Only two of the young men were present,--Simeon and Nikolai.
“Oh, Bogun!“ exclaimed the princess. “But what are you here for?“
“I came to do you homage, mother. Are you not glad to see me?“
“I am glad to see yon,--glad; but I wonder that you came, for I heard that you were on guard in Chigirin. But whom has God sent to us with you?“
“This is Pan Zagloba,--a noble, my friend.“
“We are glad to see you, sir,“ said the princess.
