To leave Omsk by one of the breaches would not be difficult after nightfall.

As for purchasing a carriage to replace the tarantass, that was impossible.

There were none to be let or sold.

But what want had Michael Strogoff now for a carriage?
Was he not alone, alas?
A horse would suffice him; and, very fortunately, a horse could be had.

It was an animal of strength and mettle, and Michael Strogoff, accomplished horseman as he was, could make good use of it.
It was four o'clock in the afternoon.