“They are standing still!” said Sophie; “call once again!”
The Kammerjunker shouted as before, and Sophie imitated the lowing of the cows. At this noise the young cattle arose.
Louise now became aware of them. “O heavens!” exclaimed she; “there, down in the corner of the inclosure, are all the cows!”
“Let us run!” cried Eva, and took to flight.
“For God’s sake, do not run!” cried Otto; “walk slowly and quietly, otherwise they may come!”
“Come away, away!” resounded from the wood.
“O Lord!” shrieked Eva, when she saw the creatures raise their tails in the air as soon as they perceived the fugitives.
“Now they are coming!” cried the lady who accompanied them, and sent forth a loud scream.
Eva fled first, as if borne by the wind; the lady followed her, and Louise ran on after them.
Otto now really saw all the cattle, which, upon the ladies flight, had instinctively followed, chasing over the field after them in the same direction.