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"Indeed," said the other, "and by what right, monsieur?"

"Oh, that is a question I should not discuss here!"

"Nor I," replied the general, speaking low and bending down toward him. In the same moment I saw the old fellow flick the count on the right cheek with his glove. Five minutes later his carriage was taking him back to Novgorod.