God Sees Truth but Waits: Summary and Analysis
In the town of Vladimir, there lives a young merchant named Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov. He lives a happy life with his wife and their young children. Aksionov possesses a striking appearance, with his fair curly hair, and is fond of singing. One day, Aksionov prepares to embark on a journey to the Nizhhy Fair in order to sell his goods. However, his wife, troubled by a bad dream, pleads with him not to go. In her dream, she envisions Aksionov returning home with hair turned grey. Despite her concerns, Aksionov dismisses her worries and interprets the dream as a positive omen. As Aksionov travels halfway to his destination, he encounters a well-known merchant at an inn where the two find themselves staying in neighboring rooms. Rising before dawn, Aksionov departs with his horses, relishing in the cool morning air. After covering twenty-five miles, he halts to feed his faithful horses and takes out his guitar, strumming its strings with delight. Unexpectedly, ...