10th century, Kievan Rus..

The three heroes return to Kiev, surrounded by stone walls. All three are on horseback.

A large fair is taking place within the walls of the city, but everyone is happy to see Ilya, Dobrynya and Alyosha. Even the prince himself came out to meet them, because it was he and the horse Julius who sent the heroes to that battle.

"Heroes!" He spreads his hands in greeting, shifting the gaze from one to the other. Julius smiles with all his teeth, waving one time with his mane "I knew you could handle it!" He began to speak in his happy and somewhat self-satisfied manner.

Dobrynya and Ilya gave a knowing look to each other when the younger Alyosha just smiled happily. All three bowed.

Most people looked at them all with the same smiles, even though the fair went on. However, when Dobrynya began to talk about the fight, and Alyosha happily agreed, sometimes interrupting, Ilya's attention was caught.. His heart began to beat faster.

You, in a beautiful sundress and a white linen shirt, walked through the fair from below, holding a basket with some purchases in your hands. A light, calm smile played on your beautiful pink lips.