Naturally, among such an official staff a man like Chichikov could not fail to attract attention and remark, since in everything-in cheerfulness of demeanour, in suavity of voice, and in complete neglect of the use of strong potions-he was the absolute antithesis of his companions.
Funtzionarioak horrelakoak izaki, nahitaezkoa zen Txitxikov haien gainetik nabarmentzea eta gailentzea, guztiz bestelakoa baitzen: aurpegi atsegina, ahots-doinu adeitsua, edari bizi ororen etsai porrokatua.