Summary

Chapter 31: A bomb exploded at Hitler’s headquarters in the Prussian forest. When the Germans fled that area, they went through Warsaw and blew up buildings as they passed through. Jan was certain the Uprising would start soon. He was confident the Home Army could defeat the Germans within a few days.

Most of the villa’s Guests left to join the army or to go somewhere safer. Fox Man and Maurycy left, but the lawyer’s daughters decided to stay and help Antonina with the children and Jan’s elderly mother. Jan was called to a battle and went to find out more about the Uprising. He returned later to say goodbye to his family. He gave Antonina a tin with a loaded revolver in it. Antonina realized that Jan was no longer confident in the Home Army. He told her that...