Only in St.Petersburg, of all the cities of the world, could he expect to pass unnoticed--the city of tall men and plain women.

He rubbed his two hands together in a singularly professional manner which sat amiss on him.
"What do you propose doing ?" he asked.

"You know the laws of this country better than I do." Steinmetz scratched his forehead with his forefinger.
"Our theatrical friends the police," he said, "are going to enjoy this.
Suppose we prop him up sitting against that tree--no one will run away with him--and lead his horse into Tver.

I will give notice to the police, but I will not do so until you are in the Petersburg train.

I will, of course, give the ispravnik to understand that your princely mind could not be bothered by such details as this--that you have proceeded on your journey." "I do not like leaving the poor beggar alone all night," said Paul.
"There may be wolves--the crows in the early morning." "Bah! that is because you are so soft-hearted.