Stand with your back turned to this place and count one hundred.

Then, and only then, you may return.

Your gun will be here, and you may then go in peace.

This ground is sacred to me.

On your life, when you have regained your gun, go! Do not look back! Do not hesitate! And, above all, tell no one what you have seen! I have spoken!" The soldier was trembling now in every limb.