'Well, go to the porter; 100
He knows all about it.'

"'Where is he? And what
Is his name, little sentry?'

"'Makhar Fedosseich,
He stands at the entrance.'
I walk to the entrance,
The doors are not opened.
I sit on the doorsteps
And think....

"It grows lighter, 110
A man with a ladder
Is turning the lamps down.

"'Heh, what are you doing?
And how did you enter?'

"I start in confusion,
I see in the doorway
A bald-headed man
In a bed-gown. Then quickly
I come to my senses,
And bowing before him 120
(Makhar Fedosseich),
I give him a rouble.

"'I come in great need