"Delightful!" said Bolkonski.

" But I have come to you, Prince, as a petitioner on behalf of this young man.

You see..." but before Prince Andrew could finish, an aide-de-camp came in to summon Dolgorukov to the Emperor.

"Oh, what a nuisance," said Dolgorukov, getting up hurriedly and pressing the hands of Prince Andrew and Boris.

" You know I should be very glad to do all in my power both for you and for this dear young man.