When he had finished he added: "Yes, I am quite ready to act as Plushkin's attorney.

When do you wish the purchase deeds to be registered, Monsieur Chichikov--now or later ?" "Now, if you please," replied Chichikov.

"Indeed, I beg that, if possible, the affair may be concluded to-day, since to-morrow I wish to leave the town.

I have brought with me both the forms of indenture and my statement of application." "Very well.

Nevertheless we cannot let you depart so soon.