“But he is a great warrior.“
“Not so great, since a half John [4] was enough for him. Tfu! it is impossible to talk with you. You might learn from me how to capture banners from the enemy.“
Further conversation was interrupted by the youthful Pan Aksak, who approached the fire at that moment.
“I bring you news, gentlemen,“ said he, with a clear half-childish voice.
“The nurse hasn't washed his bib, the cat has drunk his milk, and his cup is broken,“ muttered Zagloba.
But Pan Aksak paid no attention to this fling at his youth, and said: “They are burning Pulyan.“
“The dogs will have toast,“ said Zagloba.
“And he is making a confession. The negotiations are broken. Kisel is nearly wild. Hmel [5] (=“hops”) is coming with all his forces to help Krívonos.“
“Hops? What hops? Who is makin
