" "That's better, Count," said the staff captain, beginning to address Rostov by his title, as if in recognition of his confession.

" Go and apologize, your excellency.

Yes, go!" "Gentlemen, I'll do anything.

No one shall hear a word from me," said Rostov in an imploring voice, "but I can't apologize, by God I can't, do what you will! How can I go and apologize like a little boy asking forgiveness?" Denisov began to laugh.

"It'll be worse for you.