"Did they do it on account of the war?"
"I don't know."
"For what else? If it was the people. But maybe it was simply some mistake. Eh? What did they ask for, do you know?"
"A constitution," replied Maklakov.
The sullen spy shook his head.
"I don't believe it."
"As you please."
Then Melnikov turned heavily, like a bear, and walked away grumbling:
"No one understands anything. They stir about, make a big noise—"
Yevsey went up to Maklakov, who was looking at him.