And Bogdanich was a brick: he told you you were saying what was not true.

It's not pleasant, but what's to be done, my dear fellow? You landed yourself in it.

And now, when one wants to smooth the thing over, some conceit prevents your apologizing, and you wish to make the whole affair public.

You are offended at being put on duty a bit, but why not apologize to an old and honorable officer? Whatever Bogdanich may be, anyway he is an honorable and brave old colonel! You're quick at taking offense, but you don't mind disgracing the whole regiment!" The staff captain's voice began to tremble.