I'm beginning to get tired of this place.' 'I hear we shall start on a raid soon.' 'I have not heard of it; but I have heard that Krinovitsin has received the Order of St.Anna for a raid.

He expected a lieutenancy,' said Beletski laughing.

'He was let in! He has set off for headquarters.' It was growing dusk and Olenin began thinking about the party.

The invitation he had received worried him.

He felt inclined to go, but what might take place there seemed strange, absurd, and even rather alarming.