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CHAPTER IV FROM MOSCOW TO NIJNI-NOVGOROD
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A loud clapping of hands was suddenly raised, which subsided by degrees, and finally was succeeded by absolute silence.

The head of police arrived in the middle of the central square, and it was seen by all that he held in his hand a dispatch.
Then, in a loud voice, he read the following announcements: "By order of the Governor of Nijni-Novgorod.
"1st.

All Russian subjects are forbidden to quit the province upon any pretext whatsoever.
"2nd.

All strangers of Asiatic origin are commanded to leave the province within twenty-four hours.".


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