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"What a dandy you are today!" said Nesvitski, looking at

Denisov's new cloak and saddlecloth.

Denisov smiled, took out of his sabretache a handkerchief that

diffused a smell of perfume, and put it to Nesvitski's nose.

"Of course. I'm going into action! I've shaved, bwushed my teeth,

and scented myself."

The imposing figure of Nesvitski followed by his Cossack, and the

determination of Denisov who flourished his sword and shouted

frantically, had such an effect that they managed to squeeze

through to the farther side of the bridge and stopped the

infantry. Beside the bridge Nesvitski found the colonel to whom

he had to deliver the order, and having done this he rode back.