sir. I know nothing of girls. I swear I've never known one. Why did she name you, then? Only God knows why. The rich people fancy things that don't make sense even to a scholar. As the saying goes: When masters fall out, their men get the clout. You're not lying, are you, philosopher? God strike me dead if I'm lying. If she had lived a minute longer, I would have known everything. "Let no one say prayers for me, father, but send men at once to Kiev Seminary and tell them to bring here seminarian Khoma Brutus. And let him pray for three nights for the salvation of my soul. He knows. " And what he knows, that I hadn't time to hear. Have you been known for your chaste life? Could she hear about you from someone? Me? Chaste life? For heaven's sake, sir! I visited a baker's wife on Maundy Thursday. Nonetheless, she named you, that's all that counts. As of tonight, you will start reciting the prayers for her soul. Yes, but certainly you want to do the best thing... Of course, anyone versed in the Scriptures could do it... But the best thing would be to have a deacon, or even a sub-deacon. They are well-trained and will do what's necessary. I haven't got a suitable voice. Also, I don't have a good appearance. I'll do as my dear child had wanted it. I don't care what it may cost. You will start your vigil tonight, and recite the prayers for three nights, and I shall reward you handsomely for it. Otherwise... How could our dear mistress abandon us? Oh, dear child, tell us what made you leave us? Come back! Come back, beloved! May God the Father have mercy on her soul May God the Son have mercy on her soul. May God the Holy Ghost have mercy on her soul. Give the philosopher his dinner. Then bring him back to the church. Tell them how the witch cast a spell on the huntsman. It's a shame, brother philosopher, that you didn't know Mikitka. Even his dogs adored him. He was a fine huntsman. Only recently he had the misfortune to fall for the young mistress. - Either he fell in love with her... - Or she bewitched him... No one knows for sure. But the man was lost. One day the girl appeared in the stable and said: "Mikitka, let me put my foot on you to help me onto the horse. " The poor man was so overjoyed, he said: "I'd rather you yourself climbed onto my back. " And the fool took her onto his back, and went galloping away! It's time we take the philosopher to where the corpse is lying. We'll leave you now. - Just pray in earnest. - The best of luck to you. Forgive us, but we must lock you up in. By order of the master. That's all right. It's no more than three nights of work. And then the master will fill both of my pockets with gold. There's nothing to fear. She won't rise up out of her coffin. Even corpses fear the word of God. Am I right? Absolutely. You better stay there. Don't you know that a Cossack doesn't fear anything? There's no way for anyone to come in. And from corpses, I have prayers to protect me. As soon as I speak the holy words, no demon can possibly harm me. They'll never touch me! What am I scared of? I just had too much to drink. Ah, candles... That's good. Lots of candles... to chase away... the gloom from the church... and light it up. It's nothing, only three nights. The church should be full of light. Cheerful and bright. There's nothing to fear. She won't touch me now, will she! Ow! Oh, Satan! May God forgive me, poor sinner. Lots of light, now. Well, let's begin. Blessed are... O Lord... Blessed are they that fear the Almighty. And they that live according to Thy Word. I wish it were not prohibited to smoke in the House of God. They that honor Thy commandments, walk in the path of righteousness. They that praise Thee in the hope of eternal... What's wrong with some snuff? A good sniff, to clear the brain. Merciful Father! Thou art my strength... She's a witch! A witch come ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Дети Солнца на английском - текст Приключения Бакару Банзая в восьмом измерении на английском - текст Мы - не ангелы на английском - текст Анна Карамазофф на английском - текст Синяя птица на английском |