Midwinter Town: A Novella
“But if she sees a handsome officer, something may happen; therefore I chose to bring her with me rather than leave her, especially as it is dangerous for a girl at home alone. But if I go without her to Rashroff, then let her grace give command to tie her with a cord, or she will play pranks.”
“I was no better myself,” said Basira.
“They gave her a distaff to spin,” said Zastar; “but she danced with it, since she had no one better to dance with. But you are a jovial man. Basira, I should like to have an encounter with Sir Novoveski, for I also am fond of amusement at times.”
Meanwhile, before supper was served, the door opened, and Mellehov entered. Sir Novoveski did not notice him at once, for he was talking with Zastar; but Eva saw him, and a flame struck her face; then she grew pale suddenly.