that is all the difference between them. So, whom are you to be afraid of? Pea-pie choke them!
Scene XI. Nikíta, Mítrich, and Matréna (coming out of the yard).
Matréna (calling). Well, are you coming?
Nikíta. Oh! Yes, it is better this way! I am coming! (Goes toward the yard.)
Curtain.
Part II.
Change of scenery. The room, as in the First Act, is full of people, sitting at tables, and standing. In the fore corner, Akulína and her husband. On a table are images and bread. Among the guests are Marina, her husband, and the officer. Women sing songs; Anísya serves the liquor. The songs stop.
Driver. It is time to start,—the church is far off.
Best Man. Just let the stepfather bless them. Where is he?
Anísya. He will be here in a minute, my dear, he will. Take another glass,—don't refuse me!
Bridegroom's Mother. What keeps him away? We have been waiting so long.
Anísya. He will come,—in a minute. He will be here before a clean-shaven girl will have plaited her braids. Take another glass, my dear guests! (Serves them.) He will be here at once. Pretty girls, sing another song in the meantime!
