It is my belief that they have come at last.

See--here he is." The Count now entered from the back shop, calm and collected, as though not expecting anything extraordinary.

The Russian Consul took off his hat and bowed with great politeness and the Count returned the salutation with equal civility.

Fischelowitz and Akulina stood in the background anxiously watching events.
The lawyer also bowed and then, turning his face to the light, held his hand out.
"You have not forgotten me, Count Skariatine ?" he said, in a tone of inquiry.
The Count stared hard at him as he took the proffered hand.

Gradually, his face underwent a change.