human
Yes, any one who has never served in the cavalry, he went on to say,
gpt
It happens you are riding along in front of the battalion. A devil is under you, not a horse, prancing along; thus you sit on this perfect devil. The battalion commander comes along. 'Lieutenant,' says he, 'I beg of you--your service is absolutely indispensable. You must lead the battalion for the parade.' Very well, and so it goes. You look around, you give a shout, you lead the brave fellows who are under your command. Ah! the deuce take it! 'twas a glorious time!
human
Well, now, the thought came into his head,
gpt
Sashka, give Blücher something to eat,
human
You have not been able to control yourself. You have been getting drunk, _canaillya_!... Feed Blücher.
gpt
It won't kill him to fast.... You see, ... he's so plump,
human
Now, none of your impudence. Go, and feed him.
gpt
All you care for is to have your dog fat; but if a man drinks a little glass, then you pitch into him.
human
Hey! I'll strike you,
gpt
You would better ask if _Sashka_ has had any thing to eat to-day. All right, strike away, if a dog is more to you than a man,