" "And mine have had nothing for two weeks," said Denisov.

"It is robbery! You'll answer for it, sir!" said the infantry officer, raising his voice.

"Now, what are you pestewing me for?" cried Denisov, suddenly losing his temper.

" I shall answer for it and not you, and you'd better not buzz about here till you get hurt.

Be off! Go!" he shouted at the officers.