Here Fred saw a man he would have known anywhere as Boris's father, and, for that matter, as some close relative of his mother.

Alexander Suvaroff, General of Division in the Russian army, looked very much like Mikail, but there was a sharp difference between them.

This Suvaroff was as kindly in aspect as the other was repellent and harsh.

His eyes twinkled affectionately when he saw Fred.
"Welcome, cousin," he said.

"Even if our chief purpose failed, I am glad we got here in time to save you.