From within and without the ring every one was crowding toward the winning-post, and a group of horse-guards, – officers and men, – with loud shouts were expressing their joy at the expected triumph of their officer and comrade.
Из середины и извне круга все теснились к столбу, и кавалергардская группа солдат и офицеров громкими возгласами выражала радость ожидаемого торжества своего офицера и товарища.