Mikhail Bulgakov. The white guard (№ 443089)

“Think for yourself,” the elder begins, “is it conceivable that the Germans would let this scoundrel close to the city?” Think, huh? I personally have absolutely no idea how they will get along with him even for one minute. Sheer absurdity. The Germans and Petliura. They themselves call him nothing more than a bandit. Funny.