…the role of the disappointed lover of a maiden or of any single woman might be ridiculous; but the role of a man who was pursuing a married woman, and who made it the purpose of his life at all cost to draw her into adultery, was one which had in it something beautiful and dignified and could never be ridiculous….

Tolstoy's relationship with his wife deteriorated as his beliefs became increasingly radical. 7 November] 1910) also known as Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer who primarily wrote novels and short stories. As the three men conversed Holmes filmed Tolstoy with his 60-mm movie camera.

S. 7 November] 1910) also known as Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer who primarily wrote novels and short stories. His literal interpretation of the ethical teachings of Jesus centering on the Sermon on the Mount caused him in later life to become a fervent Christian anarchist and anarcho-pacifist.