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to Moscow. Surrender your side arm."
Kalinin's aide tried to bolt from the room, but was quickly subdued. The general stood frozen for a moment. He found it difficult to breathe. Then, slowly, he unbuckled his bolstered pistol and handed it to one of the soldiers accompanying the colonel. He felt the weight of his greatcoat on his shoulders. Colonel Danius had placed it there.
"Thank you, General Kalinin," Danius said sardonically, "for your inspiring visit. The 875th Interceptor Regiment will remember this day for a very long time."
Zenobiev said brusquely, "Come. You are expected in the Kremlin at once. Do not keep the President waiting."

 
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