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ACT V
Disciplinary Battalion. A cell. Prisoners sitting and lying. Borís is
reading the Gospel and explaining it. A man who has been flogged is
brought in. "Ah, if there were but a Pugachev[41] to revenge us on such
as you." The Princess bursts in, but is turned out. Conflict with an
officer. Prisoners led to prayers. Borís sent to the Penitentiary Cell:
"He shall be flogged!"
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41] Pugachev was the leader of a formidable rebellion in Russia in
the eighteenth century.
Scene changes.
The Tsar's Cabinet. Cigarettes; jokes; caresses. The Princess is
announced. "Let her wait." Enter petitioners, flattery, then the
Princess. Her request is refused. Exit.
Scene changes.
Mary Ivánovna talks about illness with the doctor. "He has changed, has
become more gentle, but is dispirited." Enter Nicholas Ivánovich and
speaks to Doctor about the uselessness of treatment. But for his wife's
sake he agrees to it. Enter Tónya with Styópa. Lyúba with Starkóvsky.
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