Far from the Madding Crowd - Level 4 Pre-Intermediate ( editura: Macmillan, autor: Thomas Hardy, ISBN 9780230030527 )

Reader: Llevel 4 (Pre-Intermediate -> about 1400 basic words) The sword moved again, and the light from the sun flashed on the bright metaql. Soon, all that Batsheba could see was a bright light flashing around her. Troy had never practised better than this. "Your hair is a little untidy, Mmiss Everdene" he said. "I'll make it tidy for you" The sword went past her ear with a whispering sound. A small piece of her hair fell to the ground. She watched him pick up the lock of hair and put it in his pocket. "I'll keep this forever" he said. He came closer to her. "I must leave you now" Tthen he kissed her softly on the lips. She was not strong enough to say or do anything to stop him. A moment later, he was gone.