Boris Godunov: a drama in verse by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin
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TSAR. Well?
SEMYON G. In the first place Pushkin's man deposed That yestermorn came to his house from Cracow A courier, who within an hour was sent Without a letter back. TSAR. Arrest the courier. SEMYON G. Some are already sent to overtake him. TSAR. And what of Shuisky? SEMYON G. Last night he entertained His friends; the Buturlins, both Miloslavskys, And Saltikov, with Pushkin and some others. They parted late. Pushkin alone remained Closeted with his host and talked with him A long time more. TSAR. For Shuisky send forthwith. SEMYON G. Sire, he is here already. TSAR. Call him hither. (Exit SEMYON Godunov.) Dealings with Lithuania? What means this? I like not the seditious race of Pushkins, |
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