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THE PROMISED CHILD

On the first day of Sukkos the weather was exceptionally
beautiful and Reb Mendel took Shloimele for a stroll along the
riverbank. Their walk took them past the overbearing stone
church at the edge of Pulichev. Reb Mendel looked up and was
startled to see the gaunt figure of the priest watching them from
the belfry window. Their eyes locked for a brief electric instant
before the priest spun on his heel and disappeared into the
shadow interior of the church.

 

 

Journey to Krakow " 2

WITHIN A FEW DAYS after Sukkos the final preparations
for the journey to Krakow were complete. One of
the richer merchants of Pulichev put his personal coach at their
disposal for the long journey. A local peasant named Vladislav was
hired to be the driver and porter. Vladislav often did minor
repairs on Reb Mendel's house, as well as the houses of the many
other Jewish families in Pulichev. Mendel knew Vladislav well
and trusted him.

Vladislav was kept busy outfitting the comfortable coach
with the furnishings and provisions that a family of three,
including a child, would need for such a long journey. He also
secured some weapons to protect them from the bandits that
infested the roads; the elegant coach would make them an invit-
ing target. To save the bother of unloading all the luggage every
night it was arranged that Vladislav would sleep on top of the
coach.

The day before they were to set out on their journey
Zbigniew Mzlateslavski paid them a visit.

"I hear you are going to Krakow," he said. "I wish you a
pleasant and speedy journey."

"Thank you," said Reb Mendel.

"Krakow is a beautiful city," said the priest. "I have been
there many times. It is particularly beautiful in the autumn. You
will enjoy it."

"I am sure we will," said Reb Mendel. "We too, have been
there before."

 

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