At the edge of the marsh and the road, peasant boys and men, who had been herding for the night, were lying, and in the dawn all were asleep under their coats.

Not far from them were three hobbled horses.

One of them clanked a chain.

Laska walked beside her master, pressing a little forward and looking round.

Passing the sleeping peasants and reaching the first reeds, Levin examined his pistols and let his dog off.