Episode 39

Having become a lady-in-waiting, Varya soon notices a dismissive attitude towards herself on the part of the Empress and her entourage. Varya decides to talk to Elizabeth because Constantine deliberately ruined her reputation. Lugin, having learned from Constantine that Varya is his mistress, challenges the Grand Duke to a duel. At Kuragin's evening, Mongo-Stolypin invites Peter to the card table.