THE FRUITS OF ENLIGHTENMENT
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Fédor Iványch, valet, about sixty years old, an educated man, fond of culture. Misuses his eye-glasses and handkerchief, which he unfolds slowly. Interested in politics. An intelligent and kind man.
Grigóri, lackey, twenty-eight years old, fine-looking, dissipated, envious, and bold.
Yákov, butler, about forty, zealous, good-natured, living only for his family interests in the village.
Semén, peasant of the pantry, about twenty years old, a healthy, fresh country lad, blond, without a beard, quiet, smiling.
Coachman, thirty-five years old, a fop, wearing moustache only, coarse and determined.
Old Cook, forty-five years old, shaggy, unshaven, bloated, yellow, trembling, in a torn nankeen summer overcoat, dirty trousers, and torn boots; speaks hoarsely; the words escape from him as though over an impediment.
Woman Cook, great talker, dissatisfied, about thirty years old.
Porter, ex-soldier.
Tánya, chambermaid, about nineteen years old, energetic, strong, merry, and quickly passing from one mood to another. Squeaks in moments of strong excitement from joy.
First Peasant, about sixty years old; has been an elder, thinks that he knows how to treat gentlemen, and likes to hear himself talk.
Second Peasant, about forty-five years old, rude and truthful; does not like to say more than is necessary. Semén's father.
Third Peasant, about seventy years old, in bast shoes, nervous, restless, in haste; easily embarrassed, and covering up his embarrassment by talking.
First Footman of the countess, an old-fashioned old man, with a lackey's pride.
