. In the land of Tolstoi; experiences of famine and misrule in Russia . CATTLE GRAZING ON THE STEPPE. I return home, and sit down to the perusal of lists andaccounts in connection with the different branches of our reliefwork among the starving folk. The most pressing need of theday is for seedcorn. The people begin to bring their differentwants. A peasant enters, makes the usual sign of the crossand bows as he turns to the holy corner. What do you want? * To see your grace. What is your need ? Please put down my name for sowing-corn. A Day in a Famine-Stricken Village. 129 But will you not ge
. In the land of Tolstoi; experiences of famine and misrule in Russia . CATTLE GRAZING ON THE STEPPE. I return home, and sit down to the perusal of lists andaccounts in connection with the different branches of our reliefwork among the starving folk. The most pressing need of theday is for seedcorn. The people begin to bring their differentwants. A peasant enters, makes the usual sign of the crossand bows as he turns to the holy corner. What do you want? * To see your grace. What is your need ? Please put down my name for sowing-corn. A Day in a Famine-Stricken Village. 129 But will you not get it from the official committee ? *^I have no horse, little father. They gave me no rye in theautumn, and I could not sow. They frighten me by saying Ishall get nothing. What shall I do—perish ? We are eightin family. Dont forsake me, little kormiletz (one who givesfood), adds the peasant, with quivering voice. I see him sinkupon his knees. I get him up with difficulty, inquire into hiscase, write down his need, and send him away. The same moment comes another pea
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