They went forward too, and heard a gentleman with a glass in his hand delivering a loud discourse to the volunteers.
"In the service of religion, humanity, and our brothers," the gentleman said, his voice growing louder and louder; "to this great cause mother Moscow dedicates you with her blessing.
_Jivio!_" he concluded, loudly and tearfully.
Everyone shouted _Jivio!_ and a fresh crowd dashed into the hall, almost carrying the princess off her legs.