"Prince Hippolyte Kuragin, M.

Krug, the charge d'affaires from Copenhagen--a profound intellect," and simply, "Mr.

Shitov--a man of great merit"--this of the man usually so described.

Thanks to Anna Mikhaylovna's efforts, his own tastes, and the peculiarities of his reserved nature, Boris had managed during his service to place himself very advantageously.