A RIVER IN TRAVAIL My presence in the Sifkova country was not for long but I used it in full measure.

First, I sent a man in whom I had confidence and whom I considered trustworthy to my friends in the town that I had left and received from them linen, boots, money and a small case of first aid materials and essential medicines, and, what was most important, a passport in another name, since I was dead for the Bolsheviki.

Secondly, in these more or less favorable conditions I reflected upon the plan for my future actions.

Soon in Sifkova the people heard that the Bolshevik commissar would come for the requisition of cattle for the Red Army.

It was dangerous to remain longer.