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`` Because he does not remember , '' explained the priest . Father Wyszoniek feared that even at Jurand 's next awakening , he might be stupefied and might not recover consciousness for a long time . Meanwhile he promised the princess and Zbyszko to let them know when the old knight could speak , and himself retired after they left . In fact Jurand first awoke on the second Holy Day just before noon , but fully conscious . The princess and Zbyszko were present . Therefore , sitting on the bed , he looked at and recognized her and said : `` Your Highness ... for God 's sake , am I in Ciechanow ? '' `` And you overslept the Holy Day , '' replied the lady .