"Go!" he repeated, amazed at himself and glad to see the look of confusion and fear that showed itself on Prince Vasili's face.

"What's the matter with you? Are you ill?" "Go!" the quivering voice repeated.

And Prince Vasili had to go without receiving any explanation.

A week later, Pierre, having taken leave of his new friends, the Masons, and leaving large sums of money with them for alms, went away to his estates.

His new brethren gave him letters to the Kiev and Odessa Masons and promised to write to him and guide him in his new activity.