Chapter 54: September 30th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch

September 30th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch September 30th. My beloved Makar Alexievitch—All is over! The die is cast! What my lot may have in store I know not, but I am submissive to the will of God. Tomorrow, then, we depart. For the last time, I take my leave of you, my friend beyond price, my benefactor, my dear one! Do not grieve for me, but try to live happily. Think of me sometimes, and may the blessing of Almighty God light upon you! For myself, I shall often have you in remembr…