In the porch of the hut he was met by two officers; one of his regiment and one of another.

Vronsky's quarters were always a meeting place for all the officers.

"Where are you off to?" "I must go to Peterhof.

" "Has the mare come from Tsarskoe?" "Yes, but I've not seen her yet.

" "They say Mahotin's Gladiator's lame.