The old man and the child quitted the gravel path , and strayed among the tombs ; for there the ground was soft , and easy to their tired feet . As they passed behind the church , they heard voices near at hand , and presently came on those who had spoken .
Старик и ребенок сошли с гравийной дорожки и забрели среди могил; ибо там земля была мягкой и легкой для усталых ног. Проходя за церковью, они услышали поблизости голоса и вскоре наткнулись на тех, кто говорил.