YOUNG LAWYER. It is hard to say. In any case they won't be found guilty of premeditation; but still … [A gentleman comes out, and Prince Abrézkov moves towards the door] You wish to go in?
PRINCE ABRÉZKOV. I should like to.
YOUNG LAWYER. You are Prince Abrézkov?
PRINCE ABRÉZKOV. I am.
YOUNG LAWYER [to Usher] Let this gentleman pass. There is an empty chair just to the left.
Usher lets Prince Abrézkov pass. As the door opens, Counsel is seen speaking.
IVÁN PETRÓVICH. Aristocrats! I am an aristocrat of the soul, and that is higher!
YOUNG LAWYER. Well, excuse me … [Exit].
Petushkóv enters hurriedly, and approaches Iván Petróvich.
PETUSHKÓV. Ah, how are you, Iván Petróvich? How are things going?