XXIV + 

Lenski the foeman’s apparition + 

Leaning against the dam expects, + 

Zaretski, village mechanician, + 

In the meantime the mill inspects. + 

Onegin his excuses says; + 

“But,” cried Zaretski in amaze, + 

“Your second you have left behind!” + 

A duellist of classic mind, + 

Method was dear unto his heart + 

He would not that a man ye slay + 

In a lax or informal way, + 

But followed the strict rules of art, + 

And ancient usages observed + 

(For which our praise he hath deserved). + 