The author of the accusations was the captive, Shvabrin. though Peter could easily have cleared himself by summoning Maria as a witness, he decided not to drag her into the matter. He was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in exile in Siberia.

• 控告者就是当了俘虏的希瓦卜林。虽然彼得只要让玛利亚出来作证就可解脱，他还是决定不让她卷入这件事，结果被判处终身流放西伯利亚。