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CHAPTER IV.
The Russian Passport System-Baron Verysoft-Mr. Tobias
Evergreen-His gratitude for the Baron's Politeness-The
difficulty of reading Russian-The Travellers at a Non-
plus-Russian Sign-Board-Fred and Harry lose them-
selves-Meet with Tom Pulling-How Tom and his Mess-
mates managed to find their Latitude and Longitude, and
to steer a right course to Port
CHAPTER V.
pp. 48-61
Bird's-eye View of St Petersburg from the Tower of the
Admiralty-The Isaac Church-Politeness of a Russian
Officer-The Hermitage Palace-Portraits of the Czars-
Magnificent Hall-Superb View from it-Jewels-Relics
of Peter the Great-The Winter and other Palaces-Bridge
of Boats-Exchange-Church of Peter Paul-Tombs of the
Czars
pp. 62-80
CHAPTER VI.
Remarks from Fred's Note-book about St. Petersburg, and the
Habits and Customs of the Russians
CHAPTER VII.
pp. 81-98
Journey to Moscow-Russian Railway-Passengers-Mr.
Evergreen and his Hat-box-Refreshment-rooms-Scenes
on the Road-Polite Spy-First View of Moscow-Unro-
mantic mode of entering it-Hotel Chollet-The Chinese
City-The Kremlin-The Great Bazar-Cathedral of St.
Basil-The Holy Gate-Great Bell of Moscow-Tower of
Ivan Veleki-Wonderful View from the Summit--The
Tulip City
pp. 99-123
CHAPTER VIII.
Visit to the Imperial Palace in the Kremlin-The Grano-
vitaya Palata-The Terema, or Ancient Palace of the
Czars-Cathedral of Uspensky Sabor-Rarity of good
Paintings in the Russian Churches-Public Discussions on
Religion-Traps for the Unwary-Procession of Russian
Monks-New Church of St. Saviour-Preparations for the
Coronation-Cathedral of St. Basil-Sealing up Doors of
Shops at Night-Shopmen bowing to Saints-Bazar-
Chinese City-Russian Vehicles
pp. 124-144
CHAPTER IX.
Departure of Exiles for Siberia-The Russian Howard-Vast
Exercise-House-Tartar Mosque-The Sparrow Hills-
Burning of Moscow-Magnificent View of the City-
Ennobling of Merchants-The Schoolmaster in Russia-
Decay of the old Nobility-The Donskoy Convent-Rus-
sian Monks-Their Interpreter-Palace of Petrofsky-
Encampment near Moscow-Preparations for the Coro-
nation Fête-Public Gardens-Zingari Singers
CHAPTER X.
pp. 145-170
Journey in a Tarantasse-Monotony of Scenery-Description
of Population in Russia-The Mujicks, or Peasants-Their
Habitations and Mode of Life-The Religion of Russia-
The Priests-The Landed Proprietors and their Habits and
Characteristics-Civil Officers of Government-The Army,
and its Organization-Russian Officers-A Breakdown-A
Russian Inn-The City of Vladimir-Nishni Novogorood-
Its great Fair-Addressed by a Stranger-His mysterious
Conduct
pp. 171-191
CHAPTER XI.
The Stranger Merchant commences his Story-The Molo-
kani-Origin of their Faith-Progress among the Villagers
-How the Bible was prized by them-Its distribution—
Captain Martineff-His endurance of Persecution-Sad
History-His Christian Fortitude-General Persecution of
the Sect-Flight-Transported to a new District-
Attempt to convert Captain Martineff.
CHAPTER XII.
pp. 192-210
Steffanoff Saveleff's Early History- Resolves to visit his
Parents and his Betrothed-Commences his Journey-
Meets Woodcutters-Takes shelter in the hut of old
Sidor-Attacked by Fever-Compelled to fly-Pursued
by Enemies-Concealed in a Cave pp. 211-230
CHAPTER XIII.
Fears for old Sidor's Safety-Continues Journey-Encounter
with young Horse-drovers-Superstitions of Russia-
Young Vacia-Sleeps in a Tree
CHAPTER XIV.
pp. 231-244
A Russian Village-Danger of being discovered-Provi-
dential warnings--Flight-Approach to his native village
-Horror on discovering his home deserted-Encounter
with old Soukhoroukof-Taken to his house-Account of
his parents-Aneouta carried away-His agony-Encou-
raged to rouse himself-Plans for rescuing his Parents
and Aneouta-Sets off again-Encounter with Zingari—
Old friends-A bold Exploit-They offer to assist him—
Plan arranged pp. 245-266
CHAPTER XV.
Disguised as a Zingari-Start on the Expedition-Minetta's
Fortune-telling - Communicative serfs-A tyrant land-
steward-Outbreak of Peasants-Dreadful result-Old
Scratchichna-Discovery of Aneouta-Their flight-Stra-
tagem of the Zingari Chief—Aneouta left in the Gipsy
encampment-Reaches the Volga-Voyage to Nishni-
Conclusion of History-Cousin Giles promises to assist
him pp. 267-290
CHAPTER XVI.
Cousin Giles meets an old friend-Excursion into the Interior
-Fine view on the Volga-Scenes on the Road - The
Count's estate- Welcomed with Bread and Salt-The
Count's old-fashioned Mansion-A Fishing excursion -
Winter in Russia-Russian Stoves-Modes of keeping out
cold-Mode of dressing in Winter-Result of a snowless
Winter. pp. 291-305
Sports in winter
-
CHAPTER XVII.
Bear and Wolf hunting-Story of the
Miller and the Wolves-Other tales about Wolves-Shooting
Wolves from sledges-Narrow escape from a Wolf-Break-
ing up of the ice on the Volga-Dreadful sight of a Boat's
crew carried away with the ice-Loss of an old Man on the
ice-The Russian Bath-Trial of vocal powers of two
Musicians. pp. 306-326
CHAPTER XVIII.
Preparations for a Hunt-Ride to Cover - Account of an
insurrection of Peasants-Game breaks cover - Fred and
Harry lose their way-Chase a Stag-Desperate encounter
with a She-wolf-Harry's bravery-Saved by Saveleff the
Molokani-The Count promises to assist Saveleff—Return
to Moscow pp. 327-340
CHAPTER XIX.
Letter from Fred Markham to his Mother-Entrance of the
Czar into Moscow-Saveleff presents his petition-Grand
Review of Troops-Coronation of the Emperor-Fête at
the Opera State Balls-The Illumination-The People's
Feast-The People's Ball-Fireworks-Character of Rus-
sians-Thieving Propensities-Russian's aptitude for Com-
merce-Cucumber-water-Aqueducts of Moscow-Cursing
Heretics-Blessing the Waters-Blessing Fruits-Christen-
ing ceremony-High Mass in a Greek church-Prepara-
tions for leaving Moscow-Last news of Saveleff
CHAPTER XX.
pp. 341-363
Last Letter from Fred Markham to his Mother-Return to
St. Petersburg-Ceremony at the Kzan Church-Pic-nic
into Finland-Visit to Peteroff-The Palace of the Czar
-Villas of Peter the Great and Catherine-Beautiful Foun-
tains-Russian Caricature-Leave St. Petersburg-Cron-
stadt-Voyage down the Baltic-Copenhagen-Journey
from Copenhagen to Hamburg-Conclusion. pp. 364–372