After Denisov`s departure, Rostov spent another fortnight in Moscow, without going out of the house, waiting for the money his father could not at once raise, and he spent most of his time in the girls` room.

"That`s grand, it bucks one up!" laughed the first. "Lucky you jumped aside, or it would have wiped you out!"

To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not. Merchant of Venice