Already the horses, divining the approach of dawn, had ceased eating and lain down upon the grass; the topmost leaves of the willows began to rustle softly, and little by little the rippling rustle descended to their bases.

She sat there until daylight, unwearied, and wishing in her heart that the night might prolong itself indefinitely.

From the steppes came the ringing neigh of the horses, and red streaks shone brightly in the sky.

Bulba suddenly awoke, and sprang to his feet.

He remembered quite well what he had ordered the night before.