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The letters of thanks, however, which Kikin dictated were written in an ambiguous and mysterious manner, being adroitly contrived to awaken suspicion in Peter's mind, if he were to see them, that these persons were in the secret of Alexis's plans, and really intended to assist him in his escape.
Kikin was aware of the danger, and, in order to secure for himself some chance of escape in case Alexis should make disclosures implicating him, had bribed a page, who was always in close attendance upon the Czar, to let him know immediately in case of any movement to arrest him. The name of this page was Baklanoffsky.
Kikin had taken extreme precautions to guard against having his agency in the affair found out; but Alexis, in the answers that he gave to the first series of questions that were put to him, betrayed him.
My husband is a commanding officer. I will not permit some cabman to utter such infamies almost in my presence!" "He is not a cabman, madam, but the staff-captain Kikin. . . . A gentleman born." "If he has so far forgotten his station as to express himself like a cabman, then he is even more deserving of contempt! In short, don't answer me, but kindly take steps!" "But what can I do, madam?
Petersburg, and had come so far on his way toward Copenhagen. This letter was, however, not dated at Libau, where Alexis then was, but at Konigsberg, which was some distance farther on, and it was sent forward to be transmitted from that place. When Alexis had thus arranged every thing with Kikin, he prepared to set out on his journey again.
When the letters were written Alexis delivered them to Kikin, who at some future time, in case of necessity, was to show them to Peter, and pretend that he had intercepted them. Thus he expected to avert suspicion from himself, and throw it upon innocent persons. Kikin also helped Alexis about writing a letter to his father from Libau, saying to him that he left St.
Petersburg, taking with him Afrosinia and several other attendants, and journeyed to Libau. There he met Kikin, and each congratulated the other warmly on the success which had thus far attended their operations. Alexis asked Kikin what place he had provided for him, and Kikin replied that he had made arrangements for him to go to Vienna.
Alexis resolves to escape Alexis makes arrangements for flight Secrecy Alexis deceives Afrosinia How Alexis obtained the money Alexander Kikin Alexis sets out on his journey Meets Kikin Arrangements Plans matured Kikin's cunning contrivances False letters Kikin and Alexis concert their plans Possibility of being intercepted More prevarications Arrival at Vienna The Czar sends for Alexis Interview with the envoys Threats of Alexis He returns to Naples St.
His father's manifesto on his return Interview between Alexis and his father Anger of the Czar Substantial cause for Peter's excitement Grand councils convened Scene in the hall Conditional promise of pardon Alexis humbled Secret conference Alexis disinherited The new heir Oaths administered Alexis imprisoned Investigation commenced Prisoners The torture Arrest of Kikin The page He fails to warn Kikin in time Condemnation of prisoners Executions Dishonest confessions of Alexis His excesses Result of the examinations Proofs against Alexis An admission Testimony of Afrosinia
He asked Kikin what he should do in case his father should have sent somebody to meet him at Konigsberg or Dantzic. "Why, you must join them in the first instance," said Kikin, "and pretend to be much pleased to meet them; and then you must contrive to make your escape from them in the night, either entirely alone, or only with one servant. You must abandon your baggage and every thing else.
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