Then raising it again he said with a smile: "I am not afraid, of course, to say that it was I who struck him.

But I am ashamed to say it.

I am ashamed to go to prison, and even to hard labor, maybe, for such a--nothing.

If some one else is accused, then I'll go and confess.

But otherwise, go all of my own accord--I cannot!" He waved his hands, rose, and repeated: "I cannot! I am ashamed!" The whistle blew.