Kathy came running towards them with astonished eyes.

She did not know at all what was going on, and that was a novelty for her.
Salo had the reins pressed into his hands before he knew it.

With a bound his new friend had jumped to the ground and called back, "If you don't move, the horses will stay quiet, too." Quickly opening the carriage, he lifted Leonore out and carried her up to the little room which had been got ready for her.

Mrs.Maxa followed at his heels.

He then turned hurriedly back to his young substitute, for he felt a little uneasy at the thought of what might happen to the horses and carriage.
The boy might want to drive about and the horses might begin to jump.
But no; stiff and immovable, the boy sat at his post, firmly holding the reins.
Even now when a party of eight feet came running towards him, Salo did not move.