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[ To reproduce this story with a raciness worthy of the Russian original is practically impossible. The translator has not attempted the task.]

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[ One of the mistresses of Louis XIV. of France. In 1680 she wrote a book called Reflexions sur la Misericorde de Dieu, par une Dame Penitente.]

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[ Four-wheeled open carriage.]

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[ Silver five kopeck piece.]

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[ A silver quarter rouble.]