Traicho Yaroslav was nearly captured in Slovakia, this time by the local officials. A priest named Father Karlov hid him from pursuit and treated the wounds of both his body and spirit. He and the priest formed a strong friendship, and he regained his focus.

With Father Karlov's help, Traicho emigrated to the United States by 1921, lost in the mass of war refugees.

Traicho is in communication with him through post mail.