"Here it is very dangerous.

Stay as long as you can, but never let yourselves be caught in the house by any Germans.
Do not let the villagers see you.

Take to the tunnel without hesitation if there is an attack upon the house, or a search.

I think you will be safe as long as you are watchful, but you cannot be off your guard for even a moment.

The Germans will think that you went back with the Cossacks but they will try to make sure." "We will be careful," said Boris.