My decision stands. I have seen your conduct in public. I have read the reports. I am seeing you as a matter of courtesy, the same as I would for any of my ministers or like members of court. If you have come to plead...

I have come to say goodbye.
Tsar is somewhat taken aback that Rasputin wants to leave of his own volition

I don't like Saint Petersburg. It makes me drink. And when I drink, the women come on to me. I know these peasant women but in Petersburg, whew! I am homesick for Pokrovskoe. Is Matushka upset with me?

She will not so much admit you take a drink, let alone...No.

She is a saint. If you need me while I am gone, just pretend that I am there. I only sit and listen anyway.