Admiral Kornilov, having explained part of his plan to the Priest and the Bishop, walked to the table, placed his hands on it, supported his body with his arms, and lowered his head in a contemplative posture, awaiting their response.
"Admiral, please allow us to step outside for a discussion! This matter can't be decided by one person alone!" The Bishop of Sevastopol pleaded with Kornilov.
"Of course!" Kornilov replied to the Bishop of Sevastopol: "But, it must be quick!"
"It will only take a moment!" The Bishop of Sevastopol nodded, then called all the priests out of the command post.
The bustling command post suddenly was left with only Nakhimov and Kornilov.
"Should I send someone..." Nakhimov whispered to Admiral Kornilov.
The implication was clear.
"No need!" Kornilov shook his head, declining: "I believe the Bishop is a person with a great sense of the bigger picture! The fall of Sevastopol offers him no benefit."
