The law is made for subordinates, not for superiors!
—— Alexander Hristoforovich Benkendorf, founding director of the Third Bureau, Imperial Office of His Majesty the Tsar
The mayor saw Arthur actively inquire about the judge's name and thought to himself: "Ha! This unlucky fellow, echoing whatever the imperial envoy said, biting whatever bait is thrown, no wonder his superior sent him from Slonin to Druiysk. Even a mule knows to run faster after being whipped, but some people still remain ineffective after being lashed."
The judge was obviously startled by Arthur's unexpected question, hesitated for quite a while, and then replied with trepidation: "Nikolai Ivanovich Ljudnikov."
"Very well, Mr. Ljudnikov." Arthur nodded slightly, picked up the teacup beside him and sipped: "Your views are almost close to those of Pushkin."
The judge turned purple at the words, but before he could defend himself, Arthur continued.
