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But at that moment Macko of Bogdaniec, who being seated on a high stallion, could see further than those who were in the carriage, reined in his horse, and said: "O, as God is dear to me, what is it?" "What?" "Some giant of the forest is coming!" "And the word became flesh!" exclaimed the princess. "Don't say that!"
Therefore Macko said: "Bah! you will do as the abbot commands." She immediately retorted: "The abbot will do what I wish." "Gracious Lord!" thought Macko, "and that stupid Zbyszko left such a girl!" Zbyszko had left Bogdaniec with a sad heart indeed.
So they began to talk, and he again related in general terms all that had happened to Zbyszko, Jurand, Danusia and himself. Macko prepared for his journey, and Jagienka did not show herself at Bogdaniec for two days after her consultation with the Bohemian. It was only on the third day that the old knight met her on his way to church.
Macko appeared not to notice the question and continued: "This is the very reason why I must go, and why I also ask you, as worthy and upright neighbors, to take care of Bogdaniec when I go, and see to it that nobody damages my property. Have your eye especially upon Cztan and protect me against him."
Meanwhile at the first baiting place, old Macko became worse, and it was necessary to remain until he became better. The good princess, Anna Danuta, left him all the medicine she had with her; but she was obliged to continue her journey; therefore both wlodykas of Bogdaniec bid those belonging to the Mazovian court farewell.
"We are approaching Olkusk. You know, where they dig silver." "If one could get that which is in the earth, then one could rebuild Bogdaniec!" "I see you are better," answered Zbyszko laughing. "Hej! it would be enough even for a stone castle! We will go to the fara, because there the priests will offer us hospitality and you will be able to make your confession.
He had never ceased to love Danusia; but while in Bogdaniec and Zgorzelice, chatting almost every day with Jagienka and admiring her beauty, he had not thought about Danusia often. Now she was constantly in his thoughts, day and night. Even in his sleep, he saw her standing before him, with a lute in her hands and a garland on her head. She stretched her hands toward him, and Jurand drew her away.
Scabby sheep-skin coats but nothing else! How rich then I shall return to Bogdaniec! Then they will call me comes!" Macko was silent because there was a great deal of truth in Zbyszko's words; but after a while he said: "But Prince Witold will reward you." "Bah, you know; to one he gives too much, to another nothing." "Then tell me, where will you go?" "To Jurand of Spychow."
"Perhaps; he is a chivalrous abbot who knows how to wear a helmet; but he is pious and he sings the mass beautifully. Don't you remember? When he shouts at mass, the swallows nested under the ceiling, fall from their nests. In that way God's glory increases." "Certainly I remember! At ten steps he could blow the candles at the altar out. Has he been in Bogdaniec?" "Yes, he was there.
They stood for a while silently, looking distrustfully; but finally one of them having recognized that they were knights, answered: "To the ksiondz, the abbot of Tulcza." "Our relative," said Macko, "the same who holds Bogdaniec in pledge. These must be his forests; but he must have purchased them a short time ago." "He did not buy them," answered Zych.
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