He cast a regretful glance at the magnificent animal lying on the ground, loth to leave it to the birds of prey, and then proceeded once more to harness his team.
Michael acquainted him with the travelers' situation, and his intention of loaning one of the horses.
"As you please," replied the iemschik.

"Only, you know, two carriages instead of one." "All right, my friend," said Alcide, who understood the insinuation, "we will pay double." "Then gee up, my turtle-doves!" cried the iemschik.
Nadia again took her place in the tarantass.

Michael and his companions followed on foot.

It was three o'clock.

The storm still swept with terrific violence across the defile.