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“What! Not another fantastic story from you worthless dirt-
farmers! Someone is stealing those paintings in this district, but I
would bet my last ruble the thief has two legs, not four.”
The peasant shook his head violently, from fear or disagreement or
fear of disagreeing. “Then come and see for yourself, Your Honor. A
crime is being committed just down the street.”
“Oh, very well,” grumbled Fyodor, and put down his tea.
“Something has scared you sufficiently to bring you here, risking my
displeasure. It will be my great pleasure to see you whipped if this
turns out to be a waste of time.”
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