He had approached the prince with the intention of talking sarcastically about his happy expression of face , but very soon forgot his intention and began to talk about himself . He began complaining about everything , disconnectedly and endlessly , as was his wont .
Он подошел к князю с намерением саркастически сказать о его счастливом выражении лица, но очень скоро забыл свое намерение и стал говорить о себе. Он стал жаловаться на все, бессвязно и без конца, по своему обыкновению.