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can say definitely, that if you take the oath at once, and enter the
service, I shall love and esteem you not less but more than before;
because not the things that take place in the external world are
valuable, but that which goes on within the soul.
BORÍS. Of course, for what happens within the soul must make a change in
the outside world.
NICHOLAS IVÁNOVICH. Well, I have said my say. Your mother is here. She
is terribly upset. If you can do what she asks, do it--that is what I
wished to say to you.
From the corridor outside hysterical weeping is heard. A Lunatic
rushes in, followed by Warders who drag him out again.
LYÚBA. How terrible! And you will be kept here? [Weeps].
BORÍS. I am not afraid of it, I'm afraid of nothing now! I feel so
happy, the only thing I fear is what you feel about it. Do help me; I am
sure you will!
LYÚBA. Can I be glad about it?
NICHOLAS IVÁNOVICH. Not glad, that is impossible. I myself am not glad.
I suffer on his account and would gladly take his place, but though I
suffer I yet know that it is well.
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