Though apparently they n^y strive to shake off
my yoke, yet there will ever be an under-hand,
directing each of their movements, as mine will
yonder boat."

During this noisy dialogue, Ivan had remain-
ed quiet, and trembling with anxiety ; but, as the
Emperor pointed to the gay and beautiful boat,
which, although small, was formed in the most
graqeful proportions, he raised his head to look,
and clasping his hands together, uttered a cry of
wild delight, as the bark met his view.
