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at the Doctor, but the Warders seize him. A struggle; after which he is
taken out].
ASSISTANT DOCTOR. There! Now it has begun again. He nearly got at you
that time.
HEAD DOCTOR. Alcoholic ... nothing can be done. But there is some
improvement.
Enter Adjutant.
ADJUTANT. How d'you do.
HEAD DOCTOR. Good morning!
ADJUTANT. I have brought you an interesting fellow, a certain Prince
Cheremshánov, who has been conscripted, but on religious grounds refuses
to serve. He was sent to the Gendarmes, but they say he does not come
within their jurisdiction, not being a political conspirator. The Priest
exhorted him, but also without effect.
HEAD DOCTOR [laughing] And then as usual you bring him to us, as the
highest Court of Appeal. Well, let's have him.
Exit Assistant Doctor.
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