Redemption and two other plays

by graf Leo Tolstoy

Gregory. I've only just come, sir.

Vasíly Leoníditch. Hot water, and a cup of tea.

Gregory. Yes, sir; Simon will bring them directly.

Vasíly Leoníditch. And who is this? Ah, from Bourdier?

Porter. Yes, sir.

[Exeunt VASÍLY LEONÍDITCH and GREGORY. Bell rings. TÁNYA runs in at the sound of the bell and opens the front door.

Tánya (to PORTER). Please wait a little. Porter. I am waiting.

[SAHÁTOF enters at front door.

Tánya. I beg your pardon, but the footman has just gone away. This way, sir. Allow me, please.

[Takes his fur cloak.