Chapter 34 Starting Point (6K)_3

"The Priest has been martyred; the company commander went to look for the battalion commander." The Master Sergeant was almost sober by this time, "We didn't violate public discipline, we bought our drinks, and when the locals wanted to give it to us for free, we insisted on paying."

Popov: "It's commendable that you paid, but parading drunk in the streets in broad daylight, what would the locals think? The war isn't over yet, aren't you celebrating too early?"

Master Sergeant: "But, the Prosens are already so weak! When we took Ronied, we didn't even fire a shot! I think the enemy is already—how do you say it, the Priest used to say it often before his martyrdom."

Vasily: "The end of the strong bow's reach?"

"Oh right, Major Davarish is right! The end of the strong bow's reach! There's also something about a rabbit's tail not growing long! The Priest also said that Marshal Rocossov said that the war would end before Christmas next year!"