At the very moment that Vronsky thought it time to pass Makhotin, Frou-Frou, understanding what was in his mind, without any urging, considerably increased her speed and began to draw nearer to Makhotin on the side where it was most advantageous to pass him – the side of the rope, Makhotin would not let her pass that side.
En el instante en que Vronsky pensaba que era preciso adelantar a Majotin, «Fru–Fru», espontáneamente, adivinando su pensamiento sin que él la excitase, aceleró su carrera acercándose a Majotin por el lado de las cuerdas, que era el más favorable. Pero Majotin corría demasiado cerca de las cuerdas impidiéndole pasar.