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24 asked him whether he had seen Knight Gol. Churila pointed to his companion. Eruslan Lazarevich bowed to Gol. He, too, was greatly surprised at the appearance of the self-made knight!

"Go on my right side," said Gol to him.

At that moment another knight approached; it was Prince Bova, who, having read the inscription, was anxious to find Gol, the famous conqueror of the infidels. He, also, was much astonished at the sight of a moujik on a wretched beast, and two valiant knights riding by his side, and conversing with him. Gol was saying to them,—

"You are welcome, companions in arms!"

Prince Bova bowed to Gol, and asked his name.

"Gol Voyansky," answered the moujik. "And your name?"

"I am Prince Bova," replied the knight.

"Come and join us in our adventures," said Gol; "you are neither too soon nor too late. Ride by the side of Eruslan."

The knights followed Gol, and soon reached some forbidden meadows belonging to a heroine princess.

"We must not enter here," said Eruslan.

"Nonsense!" cried Gol. "Let the horses go on into the field."