I had been enrolled as sergeant in the Séménofsky regiment by favour of the major of the Guard, Prince Banojik, our near relation. I was supposed to be away on leave till my education was finished.
Artean amak sabelean ninderamala, izena emanda nengoen sarjentu gisa Semionovski errejimenduan, B. printzeari esker, guardiako komandante eta gure ahaide handia baitzen.