sharply outlined, as one only finds them in very pure-bred horses. Olenin could not help admiring the horse, he had not yet met with such a beauty in the Caucasus.
‘And how it goes!’ said Lukashka, patting its neck. ‘What a step! And so clever — he simply runs after his master.
’
‘Did you have to add much to make the exchange?’ asked Olenin.
‘I did not count it,’ answered Lukashka with a smile. ‘I got him from a kunak.’
‘A wonderfully beautiful horse! What would you take for it?’ asked Olenin.
‘I have been offered a hundred and fifty rubles for it, but I’ll give it you for nothing,’