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Chapter 3—Michael Strogoff Meets the Czar
Chapter 3—Michael Strogoff Meets the Czar The door of the imperial cabinet was again opened and General Kissoff was announced. “The courier?” inquired the Czar eagerly. “He is here, sire,” replied General Kissoff. “Have you found a fitting man?” “I will answer for him to your majesty.” “Has he been in the service of the Palace?” “Yes, sire.” “You know him?” “Personally, and at various times he has fulfilled difficult missions with success.” “Abroad?” “In Siberia itself.” “Where does he come from?” “From Omsk. He is a Siberian.” “Has he coolness, intelligence, courage?” “Yes, sire; he has all the qualities necessary to succeed, even where others might possibly fail.” “What is his age?” “Thirty.” “Is he strong and vigorous?” “Sire, he can bear cold, hunger, thirst, fatigue
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