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 Yes, yes. He has a guest just now. You tell them to wait.

. Where shall they wait?

. Let them wait in the courtyard. I will send for them. (Porter exit.)

. To the right. This way, this way!

. I have ordered you not to let them in.

. There you have it, hussy!

. It will not harm, Fédor Iványch! They will stand at the very edge.

. They will bring in dirt.

. They have cleaned their shoes, and I will clean up. (To the peasants.) You stand here!

(to Fédor Iványch). Fédor Iványch! They say that Pironet's half-shoes are the latest fashion, but this fellow has better ones! (Pointing to the Third Peasant in bast shoes.)

. You must always make fun of people. (Grigóri exit.)

(rising and walking over to the peasants). So you are from Kursk, and have come in regard to the purchase of the land?