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. Well, hump yourselves and get some more!

. We have collected this with difficulty. There is not enough powder for these considerations, sir.

. When there is none, you can't get it with your teeth.

. We should like to, but, we will say, we have swept this up with a broom, as it is.

. I told you I would try. I will do my level best. Ah, what?

. You must know that if you do not get it, the devil knows what a nasty affair it will be!

. I told you I would try, and I will. Ah, what?

. Nothing. I only say I want you to be sure and get it. I will wait. (Goes away, closing the door.)

(waving his hand). The devil knows what it is!

(looking at the messenger. To Fédor Iványch). Why don't you let off this man from Bourdier? He has come to stay here. Look there, he is asleep. Ah, what?

. He brought a note— He was told to wait until Anna Pávlovna would come out.

(looking at the peasants and gazing at the money). What is this,—money? For whom?