"And so you've had him educated abroad, Prince Vasili, haven't you?" said the old prince to Prince Vasili.

"I have done my best for him, and I can assure you the education there is much better than ours.

" "Yes, everything is different nowadays, everything is changed.

The lad's a fine fellow, a fine fellow! Well, come with me now.

" He took Prince Vasili's arm and led him to his study.