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Then they began to bind Sanderus, according to Macko's order, but he, although he well knew that it was so arranged beforehand, began to bellow as terribly as a yearling calf whose throat is being cut by the butcher's knife.
"Jagienka ordered me to tell you," he said, whilst kissing Macko's hand, "that she has reconsidered the matter and she prefers to stay at home." "For God's sake! What do you say? How? What has happened to her?" But the boy looked at him with his beautiful blue eyes and smiled. "What are you prating about?" But at this moment, the Bohemian and the other boy also burst out laughing.
Zbyszko and Macko's hearts were throbing at the sight of such a noble gift, especially as it was difficult to get men in those days and the possession of them constituted true wealth. In the meanwhile, Zawisza himself accompanied by Powala and Paszko Zlodzie; of Biskupice arrived.
The bearded German, who was with Sanderus, sprang toward the sword, but he did not use it. Wit, Macko's servant, struck him with the back of his axe, and stretched him upon the ground.
But Zbyszko contracted his brow and in his face was depicted that determination so characteristic of the looks of the men of Bogdaniec, for at that moment he looked as if he were Macko's own son. "What I should also like," he said, in low tones, "is to have that bloody dog Zygfried crushed under Jurand's feet! May God grant it!" "Grant it, God! grant it!" immediately repeated Macko.
Having heard this, Zbyszko, although he expected such words, became somewhat pale; but he soon shook his long hair, made the sign of the cross, and said: "God's will! I cannot help it!" Then he turned to Macko and looked expressively at Lichtenstein, as if to recommend him to Macko's memory; his uncle nodded in return that he understood and would remember.
I see that you too are opposing me; if it were only simple opposition I should not mind it, but not when it is in earnest." Indeed Macko's opposition was not in earnest; on the contrary he preferred that Jagienka should accompany him, than return, so when he heard her words, he smiled and said: "She has got rid of her petticoats, and now she wants reason too."
At this Macko's face grew long, but he recovered himself and said: "Ej, why should you think about death! May the Lord Jesus grant you a hundred years or more of life, and an important bishopric soon." "Certainly! Am I worse than others?" said the abbot. "Not worse, but better!" These words appeased the abbot, for his anger never lasted long.
So much the more so if they are numerous. It would be better for him not to have been born, than to have one of those swords over his head. I shall not only try to forget the challenge, but I have resolved to endeavor to go with him." "Why?" Macko's face assumed a cunning expression like that of a fox.
She related how Zygfried avenged himself for Rotgier's death; how the old comthur intended to destroy Danusia for Rotgier to drink her innocent blood; and how the executioner defended her. She even told them of Macko's hopes to find Danusia, with Zbyszko's assistance, rescue her, bring her to Spychow; and for that very reason he had gone to Zbyszko and ordered her to remain here.
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