Vladimir Nabokov. Una cuestión de honor
"Yes, yes, I'm ready, let's go."
1 "We'll have to take the train," said Mityushin when they were outside. "Because if we arrive by taxi in the middle of the forest, and at this hour, it might seem suspicious, and the driver might tell the police. Anton Petrovich, please don't start losing your nerve."
"I'm not—don't be silly," replied Anton Petrovich with a helpless smile.
Gnushke, who had remained silent until this point, loudly blew his nose and said matter-of-factly: "Our adversary is bringing the doctor. We were unable to find dueling pistols. However, our colleague