Hold it! Nikolai shouted. A man with a pistol rushed after running away, having previously shot at the ceiling. - Stand! 'he yelled. The killer jumped over the counter and found himself near the waitress. Immediately he took a knife from the tray and, grabbing the girl, put it to her throat. - Stand! "he shouted," I'll kill her if someone comes close! - he dragged the hostage to the service exit.