But this strong will, which has served me so well in business will, I am afraid, with you, play me some trick.

Those who have lived with me a long time know that if I am hot-headed I have a good heart.

They submit to my tyranny; but you who are a newcomer, how will you like it ?" "I shall do as the others do," said Serge, simply.

"I shall be led, and with pleasure.

Think that I have lived for years without kindred, without ties--at random; and, believe me, any chain will be light and sweet which holds me to any one or anything.