When the lads who gave people a thumbs up, brandished their sabers and danced the saber dance, people began to be happy. Pineapple Xiao Tian said

Those beauties all gave Tang Zhangwei a thumbs up, after all, when dancing the saber dance, this Tang Zhangwei's knife skills were exquisite.

Tang Zhangwei made those beauties laugh to their heart's content, those beauties drank milk and ate beef, one was happier than the other, and one was happier than the other, these people simply didn't know what sorrow was.

Of course, the joy of these people will not be long, for it will not be long before the armies of the provinces of East Persia and West Persia will be joined by them; The Rus' cavalry was about to pass through that wild place and enter the Seljuk-infested cities.

Residence, yard. The garden was also cleaned; Comfortable furniture was brought to him from Lavriki and wine was brought from the city. Book. Magazine; Horses appeared in the stables; In short, Fyodor. Ivanech prepared everything he needed and began to live a life of wonder whether it was a landlord or a hermit. His life was monotonous; Although he didn't see anyone, he didn't feel lonely; He diligently and meticulously managed his property, riding horses to tour the surrounding area and read books. However, he rarely reads: he prefers to listen to old man Anton's stories. Usually Lavretsky sat in front of the window with a pipe in his mouth and a cup of cold tea in front of him; Anton stood by the door with his hands behind his back, and began to tell unhurriedly the tales of the legendary ancient times of a long time ago, when oats and rye were not sold in buckets, but in sacks of hemp, and two or three kopecks could buy a sack; At that time, it was continuous in all directions, even on the outskirts of the city. Impassable forests, unspoiled grasslands." But now," complained the eighty-year-old man, "it's all cut down and cleared, and there's nowhere to go." Anton also told a lot about his female boss Grafila. Petrovna's affairs: how sensible and frugal she is; It is said that there was a gentleman, a young neighbor, who used to try to win her favor, and used to come to see her in a carriage, and for him she even wore the purple-red belt. The hair hat that was worn only during the festival was dressed in a yellow Levantine dress; But then, because the gentleman asked an unorthodox question: "Mistress, you must have a large fortune, don't you?" She was so angry with him that she ordered him not to come back to the house, and she told her that after a hundred years, all things, even a rag, would be left to Fyodor. Ivanovich. Indeed, Lavretsky found that all of his aunt's belongings were intact, even the purple-red ribbon on the top. The hair hat and the yellow Levantine dress are no exception. As for the ancient texts and interesting documents that Lavretsky hoped to find

What a man," he thought to himself. Therefore, when she, though a little unspeakable, explained to him that she had something in her heart to say to him, but was afraid of provoking him, he was not very surprised.

"Don't be afraid, please," he whispered, and stood down in front of her.

Lisa raised her bright eyes to look at him.

"You are so kind," she began, and thought to herself, "Yes, he is kind," and continued, "Forgive me, I should not have taken the liberty of talking to you about this, but how could you have separated from your wife?"

Lavretsky shuddered, looked at Lisa, and sat down beside her.

"My child," he said, "do not touch this wound of mine; Your hands are gentle, but I still feel pain."

"I know," Lisa continued, as if not hearing him clearly, "that she is guilty before you, and I do not wish to defend her; But how can what God has joined together be separated?"

"On that point, our beliefs are so different, Lizaveta. Mikhailovna," Lavretsky said rather bluntly, "we will not understand each other."

Lisa's face turned pale; Her whole body trembled slightly, but she was not silent.

"You should forgive," she said softly, "if you want others to forgive you too."

"Forgiveness," Lavretsky continued, "you should first understand, for whom are you asking for forgiveness?" Forgive this woman, and take her into his own house, and take her, and take this frivolity. The ruthless woman is back! And who told you that she wanted to come back to me? Come on, she's completely satisfied with her situation, alas, what's there to say about that! Her name shouldn't be said by you. You're so pure, you can't even understand this kind of person."

"Why do you insult people!" Lisa barely controlled herself and said. It can already be seen that her hands are shaking." It was you who abandoned her, Fyodor. Ivanech."

"But I say to you," Lavretsky retorted involuntarily and suddenly impatiently, "you don't understand what this person is."

"Then why did you marry her?" Lisa whispered, lowering her eyes.

Lavretsky quickly got up from his chair.

"Why did I get married? I was young and inexperienced; I looked at the wrong person and I was fascinated by the beautiful appearance. I don't understand women, I don't understand anything. May God conclude a happier marriage for you! However, please be assured that there is no absolute guarantee of anything."

"I may be equally unfortunate," Lisa whispered (her voice began to staccato), "but then I should be left to fate; I can't speak; But if we don't resign ourselves to fate"

Lavretsky clenched his hands and stomped his feet.

"Please don't be angry, forgive me," Lisa said hurriedly.

It was at this time that Maria. Dmitrievna came in. Lisa stood up and wanted to get out.

"Please wait," Lavretsky shouted unexpectedly into her back. I have a sincere request to your mother, and to you: please come to my new home. You know, I bought a piano; Lem is a guest at my house; The lilacs have now bloomed; You can go and breathe in the village air, and you can come back the same day, will you promise?"

Lisa glanced at her mother, Maria. Dmitrievna pretended to be sick; However, Lavretsky did not let her open her mouth and immediately kissed her hands. Maria. Dmitrievna's cordial attitude towards others was always easily moved, and she did not expect this "stupid uncle" to be so polite, so she relented and agreed. As she was considering a day to book, Lavretsky approached Lisa, still very excited

(End of chapter)