Shvabrin criticized the work severely and went on to make derogatory remarks about Maria until they quarreled and Peter found himself challenged to a duel for having called the man a liar.

• 希瓦卜林极力贬低这首诗,并说了许多诋毁玛利亚的话，最后二人吵了起来，由于彼得指责希瓦卜林说谎，希瓦卜林便向他提出决斗。