"Thanks, your Excellency. And may I take a servant along with me, for I am not able to travel so far alone."
"Yes; but on arriving at St. Petersburg, report the fact and the servant's number to the Prefect of Police."
"I shall obey you, sir."
"When do you propose to set out?"
"By the next convoy."
"Very well, but let me see you again before you start, for I have several private commissions which I wish you to undertake for me."
"With the greatest pleasure, Excellency."
"And I trust you will return in better health, and well rested."
"I hope so, sir," replied Kanoffsky, bowing himself from the room.
He was indeed a changed man, and the governor did not fail to notice it, as did others who noticed him.