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Updated: June 15, 2025
The windows were open, and beetles from the linden in the courtyard, were seen crawling upon the floor. In front of the fireplace, where there were yet glimmering a few embers, sat the servant sipping a mixture of hot mead, wine and spices. The rybalt, or beadle, and servant of Father Kaleb, was about to begin another song, entitled "The Happy Encounter."
Moreover, Zbyszko, who wanted above all things that the conversation might be concluded as soon as possible, and felt sure that Jurand would repeat it to him, said: "If it must be so, then remain alone." And he left, together with the priest Kaleb; but he scarcely found himself in the main hall, in which were hanging targets and weapons, captured by Jurand, when Glowacz approached him.
"Do you hear and understand me?" asked Father Kaleb. Jurand moved his head affirmatively. Then he stretched his hand toward the silver crucifix on the wall which he had once taken from the neck of a powerful German knight, pressed it to his lips and heart and then gave it to Father Kaleb. "I understand you, brother!" said the priest. "He remained with you.
Jurand then summoned Father Kaleb and dictated a letter to the prince, stating that Danusia had not been carried off by the Knights of the Order, but that he had succeeded in discovering her refuge, and hoped to recover her in a few days. He repeated the same to Zbyszko, who had been wild with astonishment, dread and perplexity since the night before.
"To avoid the death, which sudden joy might cause, but he fell with the cross in his hands and prayed." "I am sure that he will be in such a condition till morning, as he is accustomed to lie prostrate in prayer whole nights," said Father Kaleb.
"We must go after him," she said, peremptorily. After a while Father Kaleb entered. Thinking that Macko wanted him for information concerning Jurand, he anticipated his question by saying: "He is still asleep." "I heard that Zbyszko was here?" said Macko. "He was, but he left two days ago." "Where to?"
Presently, however, the door opened and Zbyszko appeared, followed by the priest Kaleb. "Who are the messengers? What do they want?" inquired the young knight, approaching Jurand. Jurand quivered, but at first answered nothing; he only began to blink like a man awakened from a sound sleep.
"If He only wanted to do so He could," replied Macko. "Nevertheless you asked for an impossible thing." Father Kaleb did not reply; possibly because he did not hear it; his eyes were still closed, as if absent-minded, and in reality it was obvious that he was meditating on his prayer. Then he covered his eyes with his hands and remained so for a while in silence.
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