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FOR the space of a few seconds we three stood motionless. The awful stillness of the shadow of death was upon our souls. Then, approaching from the distance came again to our ears the sound of hoofs, the stumbling trot of a tired horse; and the quick wits of János were awakened to action.
"Into the carriage, my lady," said he, "and you, my lord! We have loosed enough shots for one day, and so it is best we should move on again and avoid these other gentlemen."