Boris Godunov: a drama in verse by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin
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page 85 of 102 (83%)
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Well, how about the army?
PRISONER. What of them? Clothed and full-fed they are content with all. PRETENDER. But is there much of it? PRISONER. God knows. PRETENDER. All told Will there be thirty thousand? PRISONER. Yes; 'twill run Even to fifty thousand. (The Pretender reflects; those around him glance at one another.) PRETENDER. Well! Of me What say they in your camp? PRISONER. Your graciousness They speak of; say that thou, Sire, (be not wrath), Art a thief, but a fine fellow. PRETENDER. (Laughing.) Even so I'll prove myself to them in deed. My friends, We will not wait for Shuisky; I wish you joy; Tomorrow, battle. |
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