"I have done my best for him, and I can assure you the education there is much better than ours.
" "Yes, everything is different nowadays, everything is changed.
The lad's a fine fellow, a fine fellow! Well, come with me now.
" He took Prince Vasili's arm and led him to his study.
As soon as they were alone together, Prince Vasili announced his hopes and wishes to the old prince.