" Certainly , but not always . You would not have been able to keep it up , and would have ended by forgiving me , " said the prince , after a pause for reflection , and with a pleasant smile .
«Конечно, но не всегда. Вы бы не удержались и в конце концов простили бы меня, -- сказал князь, помолчав для размышления, и с приятной улыбкой.