tavarische

Updated: June 20, 2025

In the lining of his garments were found two secret Bolshevik codes. . . . When my officer flourished his sword over him, he exclaimed: 'Why do you kill me, Tavarische? I cannot trust anybody. . . ." He was silent and I also held my peace. "I beg your pardon!" he began anew.

Ferdinand Ossendowski - Beasts, Men and Gods