ABANDONED. A man pretends to be blind throughout entire journey

[Noel]

Set a few hundred years back (in Russia, I think). A man is punished with a strike across the eyes – his tears save him his sight. His adversary holds a letter before him, believed he can't see. The man reads the entire letter, and sets out on a journey to deliver this information.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

When did you read it?
About when was it published? A range of years is fine.
Author female or male?
Remember the cover?

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Noel, are you still looking for this or did you find it?

[Kris]

No response, moving to Abandoned folder.

Noel (OP) was last active on the site in March 2018.