Katavasov did not like him because he was effeminate, spoilt, and delicate; he was evidently sure, especially now that he was tipsy, that he was performing an heroic deed, and he bragged most unpleasantly.
Non piacque a Katavasov perché era effeminato, viziato e debole di salute; si vedeva che era sicuro, specialmente adesso dopo aver bevuto, di compiere un atto eroico, e si vantava nella maniera più antipatica.