" Kuragin, you part our hands.

" "There, leave Bruin alone; here's a bet on.

" "At one draught, or he loses!" shouted a fourth.

"Jacob, bring a bottle!" shouted the host, a tall, handsome fellow who stood in the midst of the group, without a coat, and with his fine linen shirt unfastened in front.

" Wait a bit, you fellows....