"As is customary before advent, the knights were marrying as soon as they could, because the people are expecting that there will be a war between the Polish king and the Prussian lords about the province of Dobrzyn. Therefore some of them say: 'God knows whether I shall return.'" Zbyszko was very anxious to hear about the war, but still more anxious to hear about the weddings, of which Sanderus was talking; therefore he asked: "Which girls were married there?" "The princess' ladies-in-waiting. I do not know whether even one remained, because I heard the princess say that she would be obliged to look for other attendants." Having heard this, Zbyszko was silent for awhile; then he asked in an altered voice: "Was _Panna_ Danuta Jurandówna, whose name is on the board, married also?" Sanderus hesitated before he answered. He did not know anything correctly himself; then he thought that if he kept the knight anxious and perplexed, he would have more influence over him. He wanted to retain his power over this knight who had a goodly retinue, and was well provided with everything. Zbyszko's youth led him to suppose that he would be a generous lord, without forethought and careless of money. He had noticed already the costly armor made in Milan, and the enormous stallions, which everybody could not possess; then he assured himself that if he traveled with such a knight, he would receive hospitality in noblemen's houses, and a good opportunity to sell his indulgences; he would be safe during the journey, and have abundance of food and drink, about which he cared greatly. Therefore having heard Zbyszko's question, he frowned, lifted his eyes as if he were trying to recollect, and answered: "_Panna_ Danuta Jurandowna? Where is she from?" "Jurandowna Danuta of Spychow." "I saw all of them, but I cannot remember their names." "She is very young; she plays the lute, and amuses the princess with her singing." "Aha--young--plays the lute--there were some young ones married also. Is she dark like an agate?" Zbyszko breathed more freely. "No, that was not she! Danusia is as white as snow, but has pink cheeks." To this Sanderus replied: "One of them, dark as an agate, remained with the princess; the others were almost all married." "You say 'almost all,' therefore not all. For God's sake, if you wish to get anything from me, then try to recollect." "In two or three days I could recollect; the best way will be to give me a horse, on which I can carry my holy wares." "You will get it if you only tell me the truth." At that moment the Czech, who was listening to the conversation, smiled and said: "The truth will be known at the Mazowiecki court." Sanderus looked at him for a while; then he said: "Do you think that I am afraid of the Mazowiecki court?"