Be off! Go!" he shouted at the officers.

"Very well, then!" shouted the little officer, undaunted and not riding away.

" If you are determined to rob, I'll..." "Go to the devil! quick ma'ch, while you're safe and sound!" and Denisov turned his horse on the officer.

"Very well, very well!" muttered the officer, threateningly, and turning his horse he trotted away, jolting in his saddle.