22–28 October 1855

Won another 600 rubles in cash, and have 500 rubles owing to me. Yesterday and to-day wrote a little, but it was easy. I take a morning douch. Will go to see Uriisov. Logical activity, patience, and energy. . . .

Yesterday lost 500 rubles. I pledge my word never to borrow or lend money when playing, and neither to win nor lose on credit. (Three lines, containing rules for play, omitted.) Have sold my roan horse. Terrible idleness. It is essential to get out of this rut of military life, which harms me.