Bab 293: Chapter 5: Wolf Plague_2

The hunting dogs recognized a familiar face and ran excitedly "huffing" towards Vashka's horse, eager to bite into the dead rabbit hanging from the saddle.

"Good morning, Sergei Novich!" Gerard plunged his saber into the ground, and from a distance shouted at Vashka, "How is your father doing? Are you here looking for Pierre?"

"He's doing well! He even went horseback riding this morning!" Vashka tied up his horse and, holding the rabbit, said with a smile, "I came to bring this to you! My dad asked me to give you this rabbit!"

"Such a fat rabbit! Thank your father for me! Wait here for a moment." Gerard took the game and strode quickly back to the house.

Outside the house, only Vashka and the unfamiliar military officer were left.

The strange officer smiled kindly at Vashka, and it was only then that Vashka had the chance to take a good look at the man.