In the market-place, through which Nekhludoff had to pass, dense crowds in rags swarmed before the tents, some carrying boots under their arms, others smoothly pressed trousers and vests on their shoulders.

在聂赫留朵夫必须经过的集市上，帐篷前挤满了衣衫褴褛的人群，有的腋下夹着靴子，有的则顺手把裤子和背心搭在肩上。