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 is taken from the collection entitled “Tvrdé Hlavy” (Stubborn Heads), which has enjoyed much popularity.

Other collections of stories ranging from tragedy and pathos to gentlest humor are: “Mezi Víry a Skalisky” (Among Whirlpools and Cliffs); “Hrdinové Malých Románů” (Heroes of Small Romances); “Vojáci v Miru” (Warriors of Peace); “Na Bojišti” (On the Battle Field), the last two of which went through several editions.