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The dru I went out on the square Pougatcheff's troops were there, falling into rank, around the gibbet, to which still hung the victims of yesterday The Cossacks were un, were accoutred ready for thethe usurper Before the steps of the Conificent white horse My eyes sought the body of our good Basilia It had been dragged aside and covered with an old bark atcheff came out on the steps, and saluted the crowd All heads were bared One of the chiefs handed hi the people Perceiving ned to , and say from me, to the Governor and all the Generals, that I shall be there in a week Counsel them to receive me with submission and filial love, otherwise they shall not escape the direst torture A pleasant journey to you" The principal followers of Pougatcheff surrounded hist others The usurper turned to the people, and pointing to Alexis, said: "Behold your new Co; he is responsible for you and for the fortress"

The words atcheff descended the steps and vaulted quickly into his saddle without the aid of his attendant Cossacks At that moment Saveliitch came out of the crowd, approached the usurper, and presented hiatcheff, with dignity

"Read, you will deign to see," replied the serf

Pougatcheff exaibly; where isto the brigand "Read aloud," said he I was curious to know for what purpose the old an to spell out in a loud voice what follows: "Two dressing-gowns, one in percale, the other in striped silk, six roubles"

"What does this

"Command him to read on," replied Saveliitch, with perfect calreen cloth, seven roubles; one pair of white cloth pantaloons, five roubles; twelve shirts of Holland linen, with cuffs, ten roubles; one case containing a tea-service, two roubles"

"What nonsense is this?" said Pougatcheff

"What have I to do with tea-sets and Holland cuffs?"

Saveliitch coughed to clear his voice, and began to explain: "That, oods carried off by the thieves"