But when the letter, after great toil, was written and sealed, Zbyszko again called his squire, and handed him the letter, saying:
"You will perhaps return with my uncle, which would delight me very much."
But the Bohemian seemed to be embarrassed; he tarried, shifted from one foot to another, and did not depart, until the young knight remarked:
"Have you anything to say yet, then do so."
"I should like, your honor …" replied the Bohemian, "I should like to inquire yet, what to tell the people?"
"Which people?"
"Not those in Bogdaniec, but in the neighborhood…. Because they will surely like to find out!"
At that Zbyszko, who determined not to conceal anything, looked at him sharply and said:
"You do not care for the people, but for Jagienka of Zgorzelice."
And the Bohemian flushed, and then turned somewhat pale and replied: