Mikhail Fyodorovich

Fell asleep counting strokes in the baptismal register. Still counting them in the dream.

• Archbishop FilaretThe register belongs to the temple, sir.
  Mikhail FyodorovichCopying it is a man's work, Your Grace.
  Archbishop FilaretCalling a copy the register is a man's sin.
• YekaterinaHow many strokes are left.
  Mikhail FyodorovichOne, Your Highness.

You can only correct it before the wax sets. Most people are the same way.

• Pyotr RyabinSir, do you know what the candles for that room cost in a month?
  Mikhail FyodorovichCheaper than a single seal.
  Pyotr RyabinI set that price.
• Granny SonyaIf your hand shakes, stop, old man.
  Mikhail FyodorovichIt's not my hand shaking, old woman. It's the candle.