Virginsky did not answer.

“I think that one is at liberty to neglect danger to one’s own life,” said Erkel, suddenly opening his mouth, “but if it may injure the cause, then I consider one ought not to dare to neglect danger to one’s life.⁠ ⁠…”

He broke off in confusion, blushing. Absorbed as they all were in their own ideas, they all looked at him in amazement⁠—it was such a surprise that he too could speak.

“I am for the cause,” Virginsky pronounced suddenly.

Everyone got up. It was decided to communicate once more and make final arrangements at midday on the morrow, though without meeting. The place where the printing press was hidden was announced and each was assigned his part and his duty. Liputin and Pyotr Stepanovitch promptly set off together to Kirillov.