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The shades of night were falling fast as I climbed the river bank, and began my sleigh ride toward the west. The arched gateway at Irkutsk close by the ferry landing, is called the Moscow entrance, and is said to face directly toward the ancient capital. As I reached the road, I shouted "poshol" to the yemshick, and we dashed off in fine style.
My companion raised his eyes when his gun was ready and gave a start that thrilled me with horror. Ivan was immovable in his place, and holding with all his might upon the reins. "'Poshol! shouted Kanchin. "The howling grew more terrific. Whatever way we looked we could see the wolves emerging from the forest; "'With their long gallop, which can tire, The hounds' deep hate, the hunter's fire.
"Not only behind and on either side but away to the front, I could see their dark forms. We fired and loaded and fired again, every shot telling but not availing to stop the pursuit. "The driver did not need Kanchin's shout of 'poshol! and the horses exerted every nerve without being urged. But with all our speed we could not outstrip the wolves that grew every moment more numerous.
When the driver allowed them to lag, Borasdine ejaculated 'POSHOL! with a great deal of emphasis and much effect. This word is like 'faster' in English, and is learned very early in a traveler's career in Russia. I acquired it before reaching the first station on my ride, and could use it very skillfully.
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