" To see the Governor by his excellency 's order , " answered Alpátych , lifting his head and proudly thrusting his hand into the bosom of his coat as he always did when he mentioned the prince ... " He has ordered me to inquire into the position of affairs , " he added .
— К губернатору, по приказу его превосходительства, — отвечал Алпатыч, подняв голову и гордо засунув руку за пазуху, как он делал всегда, когда говорил о князе... — Он приказал мне разузнать о положение дел», — добавил он.
