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1 I, I | the provinces of Amoor and Irkutsk, as those also of the Trans-Balkan
2 I, I | to march immediately upon Irkutsk?”~“The orders were transmitted
3 I, I | frontier and the government of Irkutsk.”~“Ah! you are aware of
4 I, II | those of Tobolsk, Yeniseisk, Irkutsk, Omsk, and Yakutsk; contains
5 I, II | The higher one resides at Irkutsk, the far capital of Eastern
6 I, II | Krasnoiarsk, Nijni-Udinsk, Irkutsk, Verkne-Nertschink, Strelink,
7 I, II | one end to the other. From Irkutsk there is a branch to Kiatka,
8 I, II | Tobolsk, from Yakutsk, from Irkutsk! In truth, the chief of
9 I, II | governments of Yenisei, Irkutsk, Yakutsk, as well as those
10 I, II | isolated in the government of Irkutsk, and is no longer in direct
11 I, II | the governments nearest Irkutsk?”~“He knows that,” answered
12 I, II | therefore, is to go to Irkutsk, and, under an assumed name,
13 I, II | the Tartars have invested Irkutsk, he will betray the town,
14 I, II | route from Ekaterenburg to Irkutsk, the often marshy steppes
15 I, II | the Grand Duke, shut up in Irkutsk, of the danger threatening
16 I, II | versts between Moscow and Irkutsk. To pass the ranks of the
17 I, III | this journey from Moscow to Irkutsk, across a rebellious country,
18 I, III | The Grand Duke is at Irkutsk.”~“I will go to Irkutsk.”~“
19 I, III | Irkutsk.”~“I will go to Irkutsk.”~“Thou wilt have to traverse
20 I, IV | distance between Moscow and Irkutsk, about to be traversed by
21 I, IV | days to get from Moscow to Irkutsk. But this was the exception,
22 I, IV | Korpanoff, merchant, living at Irkutsk. It authorized Nicholas
23 I, IV | traveling from Moscow to Irkutsk, and, as such exposed to
24 I, IV | the Irtish, the route to Irkutsk will not be safe,” observed
25 I, IV | girl.~“You are going to Irkutsk?”~“Yes.”~“By what route?”~“
26 I, V | she must undergo. Siberia! Irkutsk! I am about to dare all
27 I, V | journey. Never can she reach Irkutsk!”~Indulging in such reflections,
28 I, VI | the motive taking her to Irkutsk, she was now forbidden to
29 I, VI | girl. As she was going to Irkutsk, she would be obliged to
30 I, VI | anxious as myself to reach Irkutsk, she will cause me no delay.”~
31 I, VI | was authorized to go to Irkutsk, but the order was peremptory—
32 I, VI | continue our journey to Irkutsk. Will you come with me?”~“
33 I, VII | said, “Are you going to Irkutsk, brother?”~“Yes, sister,”
34 I, VII | set out from Moscow for Irkutsk.”~“It is so said, Sangarre;
35 I, VIII| prolonged from Ishim to Irkutsk.~It is true that a second
36 I, VIII| month ago, and I am going to Irkutsk to rejoin my father and
37 I, VIII| exile.”~“I, too, am going to Irkutsk,” answered Michael, “and
38 I, VIII| which authorized me to go to Irkutsk, but the new order annulled
39 I, VIII| received orders to start for Irkutsk. The police who brought
40 I, VIII| authorization to join her father at Irkutsk. She wrote and told him
41 I, IX | Korpanoff, a plain merchant of Irkutsk.~Nadia had followed her
42 I, IX | I go on without rest to Irkutsk.”~“I shall not delay you,
43 I, IX | me.”~“And I am going to Irkutsk, where my father expects
44 I, XI | Korpanoff, merchant, of Irkutsk. But may I know what has
45 I, XII | swiftly over the road to Irkutsk.~As far as Tioumen, and
46 I, XII | Ichim—which passes through Irkutsk— was the only one which
47 I, XII | that long road which led to Irkutsk. What must then have been
48 I, XII | that he could arrive at Irkutsk, before them. The day after
49 I, XII | could only have struck the Irkutsk road by some less frequented
50 I, XII | be suitable for a plain Irkutsk merchant.~The traveler advanced
51 I, XIII| preceded them on the road to Irkutsk, and that the traveler,
52 I, XIII| would find the road open to Irkutsk.~Just at the place where
53 I, XIII| anxious than herself to reach Irkutsk; and how many versts were
54 I, XIV | Siberia, were to march upon Irkutsk.~Irkutsk was the real object
55 I, XIV | were to march upon Irkutsk.~Irkutsk was the real object of Ivan
56 I, XIV | single goal—far-distant Irkutsk. He must reach it! But he
57 I, XIV | beaten him on the way to Irkutsk.~And who knows how many
58 I, XIV | Korpanoff, a merchant at Irkutsk.”~And suddenly he left the
59 I, XV | halfway between Moscow and Irkutsk, where it was necessary
60 I, XV | taking the direction of Irkutsk. The dispatches which this
61 I, XV | however, lies the way to Irkutsk, and it is in the midst
62 I, XV | the interminable road to Irkutsk.~On the 30th of July, at
63 I, XV | incognito, to arrive at Irkutsk, but not to sacrifice success
64 I, XV | the pretended merchant of Irkutsk really was. Kamsk, in fact,
65 I, XV | which separated him from Irkutsk as the crow would fly it,
66 I, XV | abandon the beaten path to Irkutsk. To journey then across
67 I, XV | still separated him from Irkutsk.~
68 I, XVI | crossed the Obi, to take the Irkutsk road and avoid Tomsk.~This
69 I, XVI | could r‚sum‚ the road to Irkutsk across the province of Yeniseisk,
70 I, XVI | pursuing the high road to Irkutsk. Plunging in about forty
71 I, XVI | possible that he has left the Irkutsk road, depending on rejoining
72 I, XVI | either case he will not reach Irkutsk.”~“A rugged woman, that
73 I, XVI | inevitably overwhelmed, and the Irkutsk road would be in the entire
74 I, XVI | the Usbeck horsemen on the Irkutsk road, and put the Obi between
75 I, XVII| and not again take to the Irkutsk road until in the neighborhood
76 I, XVII| and r‚sum‚ the road to Irkutsk across the southern steppe.~
77 II, I | arrive in time to occupy it, Irkutsk, the capital of Asiatic
78 II, I | same time drawing nearer to Irkutsk. Besides, he was still in
79 II, I | give me a start of them to Irkutsk.”~The thing that Michael
80 II, I | waiting for him to advance on Irkutsk.”~“And once free, what shall
81 II, I | time before marching on Irkutsk? Such, it was to be feared,
82 II, II | the Tartar dominion, with Irkutsk, the richest countries of
83 II, II | Russian army can succor them, Irkutsk or Tobolsk will have fallen
84 II, II | to consume. It is to take Irkutsk, the capital of the eastern
85 II, II | Besides, with the capture of Irkutsk, all Eastern Siberia would
86 II, III | brought from Moscow reaches Irkutsk, if it is given to the Grand
87 II, III | recognized, if he were to reach Irkutsk, all Ivan Ogareff’s plans
88 II, IV | above the sixtieth parallel; Irkutsk, built beyond the hundredth
89 II, IV | could, to go with them to Irkutsk. All that they had seen
90 II, IV | intended to take the road to Irkutsk, and being well mounted
91 II, V | they were on the road to Irkutsk, for it was among the Russians
92 II, V | read, and go and repeat at Irkutsk what you have read. The
93 II, V | sleep. I will lead you to Irkutsk.”~
94 II, VI | the inclosure.~The road to Irkutsk was the only one which penetrated
95 II, VI | father is waiting for you at Irkutsk! You must rejoin your father!”~“
96 II, VI | mean to give up going to Irkutsk?”~“Never!” cried Michael,
97 II, VI | I will go and repeat at Irkutsk all I have seen, all I have
98 II, VI | face! But I must arrive at Irkutsk before him.”~“And yet you
99 II, VI | on the laborious road to Irkutsk. The girl bore up in a marvelous
100 II, VI | him the means of reaching Irkutsk.~Michael walked on, speaking
101 II, VI | Michael.~“We are going to Irkutsk,” he replied.~“Oh! little
102 II, VI | and versts between you and Irkutsk?”~“I know it.”~“And you
103 II, VI | never be able to get to Irkutsk!”~“Friend,” returned Michael,
104 II, VI | that they will march on to Irkutsk?”~“I fear so,” replied Michael.~“
105 II, VII | marching without delay upon Irkutsk. Something had occurred.
106 II, VII | might at once march upon Irkutsk. The battle of Tomsk was
107 II, VII | before them the town of Irkutsk, still six hundred miles
108 II, VII | would be enabled to get to Irkutsk in the shortest possible
109 II, VII | telegraphic communication with Irkutsk, he proposed to go to Oudinsk,
110 II, VII | should be so anxious to reach Irkutsk, now that the Imperial letter
111 II, VII | I have sworn to go to Irkutsk,” he replied.~But to accomplish
112 II, VII | Tartars, and to take refuge at Irkutsk. The same injunction was
113 II, VII | working between Oudinsk and Irkutsk, and there— Shall we start,
114 II, VII | boats, their march towards Irkutsk would certainly be stopped
115 II, VII | soon find out the road to Irkutsk on the other side of the
116 II, VIII| last hope that the road to Irkutsk was clear. He had distanced
117 II, VIII| between Krasnoiarsk and Irkutsk is considered the best in
118 II, VIII| their father, exiled at Irkutsk, and that they were very
119 II, VIII| receive you! If I go to Irkutsk— and that appears very probable
120 II, VIII| afternoon. The distance to Irkutsk was not now much over three
121 II, VIII| until within the walls of Irkutsk. Many Russians would have
122 II, VIII| to join the highroad to Irkutsk? With what new enemies was
123 II, VIII| junction in the neighborhood of Irkutsk.~By Ogareff’s advice, in
124 II, VIII| cross and r‚sum‚ the road to Irkutsk. Having done this, it had
125 II, VIII| take up a position before Irkutsk. Before long, they would
126 II, IX | lead you, Michael?”~“To Irkutsk!” he replied.~“By the highroad?”~“
127 II, IX | for some cruel torture at Irkutsk?~Nadia, exhausted with hunger,
128 II, IX | Tartar column, on its way to Irkutsk, had left plain traces:
129 II, IX | you so anxious to reach Irkutsk?”~Michael tightly pressed
130 II, IX | s hands draws you toward Irkutsk?”~“No, Nadia,” replied Michael,
131 II, IX | go. As to taking you to Irkutsk, is it not you, Nadia, who
132 II, IX | you for having led me to Irkutsk.”~“Poor Michael!” answered
133 II, IX | you in such haste to reach Irkutsk?”~“Because I must be there
134 II, IX | the Grand Duke to defend Irkutsk, and any time gained against
135 II, IX | leave me in some hut! Reach Irkutsk! Accomplish your mission!
136 II, IX | Dinka flowed across the Irkutsk road. The young girl wished
137 II, IX | rapidly along the road to Irkutsk.~“They shall not prevent
138 II, IX | cross the steppe and turn to Irkutsk. He had not now to trouble
139 II, X | Angara, which after passing Irkutsk throws itself into the Yenisei,
140 II, X | the mouth of the Angara to Irkutsk; in all, a hundred miles,
141 II, X | hoped to obtain a refuge at Irkutsk, but not being able to get
142 II, X | Baikal. From this point to Irkutsk, the rapid waters of the
143 II, X | not been able to get to Irkutsk before the Emir’s troops
144 II, X | were now on their way to Irkutsk, wearing the robe, the cowl,
145 II, X | obliged to fly, and, the Irkutsk road being stopped, had
146 II, X | favor their entrance into Irkutsk.~The only anxiety exhibited
147 II, X | were descending towards Irkutsk. However, their number was
148 II, X | by forced marches towards Irkutsk. They hoped to distance
149 II, X | night, and penetrate into Irkutsk. They resolved to make the
150 II, X | Tartars had actually invested Irkutsk, and that the three columns
151 II, X | massed at the approaches to Irkutsk.~All this time the pilgrims
152 II, XI | have barred the river above Irkutsk, since they knew that the
153 II, XI | barred by ice before reaching Irkutsk. He thought but of this,
154 II, XI | proportion as she drew nearer to Irkutsk, the image of her father
155 II, XI | carry conflagration into Irkutsk?~Such were the questions
156 II, XI | conflagration might spread beyond Irkutsk. On board the raft no imprudence
157 II, XI | occupied both banks beyond Irkutsk. The fugitives had by this
158 II, XI | the fugitives not reach Irkutsk, but they would be obliged
159 II, XI | the fugitives not reach Irkutsk by five o’clock in the morning,
160 II, XI | continued to drift towards Irkutsk. It was probable that had
161 II, XI | they drew near the quays of Irkutsk. Michael, his teeth tight
162 II, XI | hand were the lights of Irkutsk; on the left, the fires
163 II, XII | CHAPTER XII IRKUTSK~IRKUTSK, the capital of
164 II, XII | CHAPTER XII IRKUTSK~IRKUTSK, the capital of Eastern
165 II, XII | Siberians of the province, Irkutsk was at this time very full.
166 II, XII | collected in abundance. Irkutsk is the emporium of the innumerable
167 II, XII | the invaders and the town.~Irkutsk is the residence of the
168 II, XII | people.~The garrison of Irkutsk was at that time composed
169 II, XII | Duke was returning towards Irkutsk, from which place he intended
170 II, XII | before the wire was cut. Irkutsk was isolated from the rest
171 II, XII | Tomsk, successively reached Irkutsk. It was necessary at any
172 II, XII | therefore it was impossible for Irkutsk to escape attack, the most
173 II, XII | inhabitants of the province of Irkutsk were compelled to abandon
174 II, XII | stored up in the town, and Irkutsk, the last bulwark of the
175 II, XII | for a lengthened period.~Irkutsk, founded in 1611, is situated
176 II, XII | town, and consequently, Irkutsk ran a risk of being attacked
177 II, XII | September—appeared in sight of Irkutsk. It immediately occupied
178 II, XII | of the Angara in front of Irkutsk having been regarded by
179 II, XII | he therefore remained in Irkutsk.~The Tartars now occupied
180 II, XII | having entirely invested Irkutsk, took up their positions
181 II, XII | efforts—the surprise of Irkutsk. Things had not turned out
182 II, XII | Yakutsk were advancing towards Irkutsk. They had concentrated along
183 II, XII | before six days had passed, Irkutsk must be betrayed. Ogareff
184 II, XII | that all the population of Irkutsk may be relied on,” said
185 II, XII | that they will not enter Irkutsk in that way.”~The governor-general
186 II, XII | province, had been collected in Irkutsk, from the beginning of the
187 II, XII | profession of a medical man in Irkutsk. He was clever and charitable,
188 II, XII | and when the exiles of Irkutsk thought of forming themselves
189 II, XII | How long has he been at Irkutsk?” asked the Duke.~“For two
190 II, XII | authorization to join him at Irkutsk. Nadia must have left Riga
191 II, XII | accorded to the exiles of Irkutsk, was indeed an act of real
192 II, XII | all over. The defenders of Irkutsk had not to dread being attacked
193 II, XIII| from the Czar arrived in Irkutsk! Had these officers for
194 II, XIII| Duke nor anyone knew him in Irkutsk, and he had not even to
195 II, XIII| letter shows, I only reached Irkutsk on the 2d of October, after
196 II, XIII| troubling the defenders of Irkutsk by exaggerating the defeats,
197 II, XIII| strong, I will never give up Irkutsk!”~Ogareff’s evil eye slightly
198 II, XIII| He will try to enter Irkutsk in disguise; gain my confidence,
199 II, XIII| And how did you enter Irkutsk?”~“Under cover of a sortie,
200 II, XIII| hand, as it were. No one in Irkutsk knew him, no one could snatch
201 II, XIII| Tartars once masters of Irkutsk, it would not be easy to
202 II, XIII| fought under the walls of Irkutsk would be as fatal as the
203 II, XIII| minds of the defenders of Irkutsk. He pretended only to answer
204 II, XIII| garrison and the population of Irkutsk were too patriotic to let
205 II, XIII| naturally that on his arrival in Irkutsk, a frequent intercourse
206 II, XIII| movements, began to study Irkutsk, the state of its fortifications,
207 II, XIII| should come in sight of Irkutsk. Ogareff’s arrangements
208 II, XIII| had resolved to deliver up Irkutsk.~
209 II, XIV | and down the river, on the Irkutsk bank. The attack on these
210 II, XIV | garrison and population of Irkutsk were on the alert. The measures
211 II, XIV | The safety or the loss of Irkutsk hung only by a thread.~On
212 II, XIV | favorable to the defenders of Irkutsk, Ogareff might have regretted.
213 II, XIV | Nothing new.~The bell of the Irkutsk cathedral was about to strike
214 II, XIV | part of the defenders of Irkutsk would be summoned to the
215 II, XIV | numerous naphtha springs above Irkutsk, on the right bank, between
216 II, XIV | means to carry fire into Irkutsk. He therefore took possession
217 II, XIV | terrible. The defenders of Irkutsk found themselves between
218 II, XIV | fathoms from the first quay of Irkutsk.~Swimming beneath the water,
219 II, XIV | journey’s end! He was in Irkutsk!~“To the governor’s palace!”
220 II, XV | unalterable longing to reach Irkutsk, so as to perform his mission
221 II, XV | are no longer exiles in Irkutsk.”~Nadia, less strong in
222 II, XV | However, the defenders of Irkutsk kept on their guard, and
223 II, XV | from the heights around Irkutsk. It was the succoring army
224 II, XV | battle under the walls of Irkutsk, they immediately broke
225 II, XV | broke up the Angara camp. Irkutsk was at last relieved.~With
226 II, XV | correspondents, settled for a time in Irkutsk, busied themselves in putting
227 II, XV | steppes of Tartary.~The Irkutsk road, by way of the Ural
228 II, XV | you left Riga to come to Irkutsk, did you leave it with any
229 II, XV | marriage ceremony took place in Irkutsk cathedral.~Jolivet and Blount
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