46 Her mother wept..

First Nurse Anna left the carriage, seeing Zoya's parents she grasped Zoya's mother's hand then bowed to them both.

Then Recoil stepped out into the sunlight. She smiled and nodded her head in a friendly manner and stood to the side looking for Vladimir and Rurik among the riders.

Finally, Zoya alighted, straight backed and strong, there were tears in her eyes as she ran into her parents arms..

Wrapping her arms around her daughter Zoya - her mother wept.

Then her father too, stunned by the miracle of the recovery,

hugged her and stood - face beaming..

He said.. "How.., my Zoya... strong..! A miracle!!

He shouted with joy..

Zoya was still lost in the arms of her mother.. covered in tears..