“A gendarme from the Governor. The Governor asks you to go to see him, at once, if possible, if not to-morrow morning. The business is pressing.”
“Very well. I will go.”
“Please, as quickly as possible. Then he has also come.”
“Who?”
“The man they would like to horsewhip. He has made himself at home in the hall, and is waiting for you. The Mistress and Marfa Vassilievna have not yet returned from the town.”
“Didn’t you ask his name?”
“He gave his name, but I have forgotten. He is the man who stayed the night with you when you were drinking. Please, Boris Pavlovich, be quick. Pashutka and I have locked ourselves in.”
“Why?”
“Because we were afraid. I climbed out of the window into the yard to come and tell you. If only he does not nose anything out.”
Raisky went with her, laughing. He sent a message by the gendarme that he would be with the Governor in an hour. Then he sought out Mark and led him into his room.