Speranski

British

/ spɛˈrænskɪ /

noun

Mikhail Mikhailovich (mixɑˈil). 1772–1839, Russian statesman, chief adviser (1807–12) to Alexander I. His greatest achievement was the codification of Russian law (begun 1826)

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Speranski never makes his appearance unless something is in the wind.”

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Captain Speranski ate his meal alone, and in solemn silence.

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When the repast was fully over, Speranski, pouring out a glass of Tokay from a bottle which bore the impress of the Black Eagle of the House of Hapsburg, and which had evidently been arrested on its road to the Emperor’s table, ordered one of the pedlars to give him the papers, “which,” said he, with a smile, “that Turkish courier mislaid where he slept last night.”

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Speranski took the pipe, but, at his first experiment, he found the neck obstructed.

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“Then this rascal, this Speranski, tells the truth after all?” said the Emperor.

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