“But the Lord God has not left him.”
Kmita rose suddenly from the bed, but his face was clear and calm; he went straight to the door, and opening it said to the soldier,—
“Have the horses ready! it is time for the road!”
CHAPTER XXX.
A movement rose quickly among the soldiers, who were glad to go out of the forest to the distant world, all the more since they feared pursuit on the part of Boguslav Radzivill; and old Kyemlich went to the cabin, understanding that Kmita would need him.
“Does your grace wish to go?” asked he.
“I do. Will you guide me out of the forest? Do you know all the roads?”
“I know all the roads in these parts. But whither does your grace wish to go?”
“To our gracious king.”
The old man started back in astonishment. “O Wise Lady!” cried he. “To what king.”