[4] A Polish term of abuse; literally, blood (or race) of a dog.

[5] Yegór means George in Russian.

[6] About twelve shillings.

[7] Oukraïnïen whisky.

[8] Nalívka—sweet pleasant Oukraïnïen liquor made of whisky and fruit.

[9] The Vagaï is one of the largest tributaries of Irtýsh, a mighty stream, which flows into one of the most gigantic rivers of Siberia, the Obi.

[10] A rather large brown bird, with white spots, belonging to the crow family. Its Latin name is Nucifraga Caryocatœ.

[11] Virgin forest in Siberia.

[12] A police-officer, acting as chief of the district.