A vehicle carrying the mail usually runs across the Ural Mountains, but this, of course, was discontinued.

Even if it had not been so, he would not have taken it, as he wished to travel as fast as possible, without depending on anyone.

He wisely preferred to buy a carriage, and journey by stages, stimulating the zeal of the postillions by well-applied "na vodkou," or tips.
Unfortunately, in consequence of the measures taken against foreigners of Asiatic origin, a large number of travelers had already left Perm, and therefore conveyances were extremely rare.

Michael was obliged to content himself with what had been rejected by others.

As to horses, as long as the Czar's courier was not in Siberia, he could exhibit his podorojna, and the postmasters would give him the preference.