'Because the peasants are still just as much slaves as they used to be, and that is why you and Sergius Ivanich don't like it when anyone wishes to deliver them from their slavery,' replied Nicholas Levin, irritated by Constantine's objection.
— Ma perché anche ora i contadini sono gli stessi schiavi di prima; e appunto per questo, a te e a Sergej Ivanyc dispiace che si voglia farli uscire da questa schiavitù — disse Nikolaj Levin, irritato dall’obiezione.