But spare me Shatov.

I speak for Shatov....

The best plan would be to fetch him here secretly, in a friendly way, to your study and question him without disguising the facts....

I have no doubt he'll throw himself at your feet and burst into tears! He is a highly strung and unfortunate fellow; his wife is carrying on with Stavrogin.

Be kind to him and he will tell you everything, but I must have six days....