Chapter 15: The Album

The Album Kraterov, the titular councillor, as thin and slender as the Admiralty spire, stepped forward and, addressing Zhmyhov, said: “Your Excellency! Moved and touched to the bottom of our hearts by the way you have ruled us during long years, and by your fatherly care. …” “During the course of more than ten years …” Zakusin prompted. “During the course of more than ten years, we, your subordinates, on this so memorable for us … er … day, beg your Excellency to accept in t…