Here she gave Kmita her hand, which he kissed with the greatest reverence, and she said in parting,—
“Be watchful, Cavalier, be watchful, and do not place safety in this, that the country is free of the enemy.”
These last words arrested Kmita; but he had no time to think over them, for Zamoyski soon caught him.
“Gracious Knight,” said he, gayly, “you are taking the greatest ornament of Zamost away from me.”
“But at your wish,” answered Kmita.
“Take good care of her. She is a toothsome dainty. Some one may be ready to take her from you.”
“Let him try! Oh, ho! I have given the word of a cavalier to the princess, and with me my word is sacred.”
“Oh, I only say this as a jest. Fear not, neither take unusual caution.”
“Still I will ask of your serene great mightiness a carriage with windows.”
“I will give you two. But you are not going at once, are you?”