" And the marshal disappeared through a side door.

The most solemn moment was at hand.

They were to proceed immediately to the election.

The leaders of both parties were reckoning white and black on their fingers.

The discussion upon Flerov had given the new party not only Flerov's vote, but had also gained time for them, so that they could send to fetch three noblemen who had been rendered unable to take part in the elections by the wiles of the other party.