This was not as it should be, but with the laborers Levin seldom lost his temper.

When Vassily came up, Levin told him to lead the horse to the hedge.

"It's all right, sir, it'll spring up again," responded Vassily.

"Please don't argue," said Levin, "but do as you're told.

" "Yes, sir," answered Vassily, and he took the horse's head.