The governor, having done his duty, tells her that she shall have her horses and sledge as before; he will assume the responsibility.

She proceeds.

Here the poem ends.

But the second poem, entitled "Princess Volkonsky," and dated 1826-1827 carries the story further for both women.

It takes the form of a tale told to her grandchildren, to whom says the Princess Volkonsky, she will bequeath flowers from her sister Muravieff's grave (in Siberia), a collection of butterflies, the flora of Tchita, views of that savage country, and an iron bracelet forged by their grandfather from his chains.