Kosciuszko had not yet entered the city of Krakow with the main force when he saw a strategist leading several people dressed in thick burlap clothing coming over excitedly:
"Marshal, they are from the Tarnovsk Mountain Silver Mine. They say that the miners revolted yesterday."
Kosciuszko looked at them and bowed slightly: "Thank you for your brave actions, this has earned us valuable time."
The leading silver mine official, seeing the hero of his dreams, excitedly placed his hand over his chest in salute: "Everything is for the homeland!"
Then, as if seeking credit, he continued: "Marshal, we have completely controlled the silver mine, and almost all the steam engines and other equipment are intact, ready for extraction now."
Kosciuszko also smiled: "General Niezewaska will certainly be pleased to hear this news."
