"And there hasn't been anyone in the room except the lieutenant and yourselves.

It must be here somewhere," said Lavrushka.

"Now then, you devil's puppet, look alive and hunt for it!" shouted Denisov, suddenly, turning purple and rushing at the man with a threatening gesture.

" If the purse isn't found I'll flog you, I'll flog you all.

" Rostov, his eyes avoiding Denisov, began buttoning his coat, buckled on his saber, and put on his cap.