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The soldier pointed to the eastern part of the forest, which was overgrown with dense underwood.
"There!"
At that moment was heard the tramp of horses not yet visible.
"Be on your guard!" cried Kmita.
But from out the thicket appeared Soroka, hurrying as fast as his horse could gallop, and after him the other soldier. They rushed up to the cabin, sprang from the horses, and from behind them, as from behind breastworks, took aim at the thicket.
"What is there?" asked Kmita.
"A party is coming," answered Soroka.
