I don't suppose he would do for us in England, because a king has no real power with us, and Peter would never put up with being thwarted in all his plans by parliament, as William is.

But for a country like Russia, he is wonderful.

Of course, our company being composed of Scotchmen and Englishmen, we have no prejudices against him.

We think him wrong for entering upon this war against Sweden, but we all consider him a wonderful fellow, just the sort of fellow one would be proud to serve under, if we did not serve under Charles of Sweden.
"Well, Doctor Kelly, when do you think the czar will be here ?" The doctor did not reply, but Michaeloff said quietly: "He arrived this afternoon." "He did!" Charlie exclaimed excitedly.
"Why did you not tell me before, Doctor Kelly?
Has he been asked about my exchange, and is the Swedish officer still here ?" "He is here, and you will be exchanged in the morning.
"I have other things to see about now, and must say goodnight; and if you should ever fall into the hands of our people again, and Doctor Kelly does not happen to be near, ask for Peter Michaeloff, and he will do all he can for you." "Then I am really to be exchanged tomorrow, doctor ?" Charlie said, as Doctor Michaeloff left the room.
"It seems like it." "But did not you know ?" "No, I had heard nothing for certain.

I knew the czar had come, but I had not heard of his decision.