So he went and gave the message to old Palko, who communicated it to his master forthwith.

The bridegroom understood it in a moment, and lost no time in getting into his carriage and setting out.

Boltay and Teresa sat beside him in the carriage.

Nobody saw them through the closed windows, and five fiery steeds carried them along the king's high-road at a gallop, taking but a couple of hours to accomplish the journey, whereas Master Boltay at his more leisurely pace would have taken four at least.
Fanny herself received her distinguished guest with a face even paler than usual; but this pallor rather became her.

Squire John was beside himself for rapture.