and Theodosia stepped to the front, and they saw the inspector,

and, behind him, standing among the warders, a little peasant,

with a very light beard and fair hair. This was Theodosia's

husband, and he was gazing with fixed eyes at his wife. During

the acathistus Maslova occupied herself in scrutinising him and

talking to Theodosia in whispers, and bowed and made the sign of

the cross only when every one else did.

Nekhludoff left home early. A peasant from the country was still