well. You see... When a man has been bound hand and foot, he might give in to his feelings to the point where he forgets about his obligations and the chains binding him. But then... he opens his eyes and sees the horrible truth, realizing he can't break the chains. Are you married? No. Other chains won't be an obstacle. I'll share any burden with you. I'm engaged. No! I'm bound with these chains. Why didn't you tell me? It's godless... The only thing I saw was you. I couldn't think of nothing else. Believe me, I'm telling the truth. That's enough. - Please, listen... - No! Go away! I can take care of myself. Go away... I can't help thinking about Larissa Dmitrievna. We had nothing to do with it. We're not to blame. The girl has found herself in a very difficult situation. So we, her friends, are not only allowed, we feel forced to take part in her destiny. D'you mean that's the right occasion to take her to Paris, for example? Yes, why not? Well, what's stopping you? You're stopping me, and I'm stopping you. You might not fear rivalry. Not that it bothers me either, however, it is annoying. Things usually go a lot smoother when the way is clear. Well, you can't bribe me. A bribe isn't necessary. There're other ways to settle this. What do you take, heads or tails? If I say "heads", I'll lose for sure. You're going to take heads. Tails! You win! You will go to Paris with Larissa. However, I still win. It won't cost me anything. But remember, you've given your word, you should stand by it. You're a merchant. You should know what giving one's word means. You're offending me, Moky Parmyonovich. I know what a merchant's word is! Vassya, I'm lost! Larissa, my dear, I don't see what can be done. We're like brother and sister, you know. Help me! Larissa, I'd like to help, but it's impossible. Just pity me, that's all I ask. I'm sorry, Larissa. I can't. Are you chained down as well? Worse. I'm in shackles. What kind? I gave my word. A merchant's word. Larissa Dmitrievna... Please, listen to me, and don't take offense. It is not my intention to offend you in any way. The only thing I want is your happiness. If anyone deserves that, it's surely you. Would you like to go to Paris with me? To the World Fair. I'm also offering you security for the rest of your life. There'll be nothing to be ashamed of. No one will blame you for anything. I can assure you there're boundaries that reprobation does not cross. I would see to it that your income would be so that the most spiteful gossips and moralizers would be forced to shut up. I would never hesitate to offer you my hand, but I'm already married. Think it over. If you decide to accept my proposal, then let me know. There are very few things that are beyond my reach. What you did calls for punishment. But I'm the only one who has the right to judge you. I will decide whether or not to forgive you. Why are you here? I will have my revenge on every one of them until they kill me. What is it you want? They insulted you and they are going to pay the price! The biggest insult for me is your playing the role of my protector. You think so? Knurov and Vozhevatov are flipping coins which one will get you. Heads or tails will decide. That's not an insult? They consider you as an object... I am an object! At long last we know what I am! I'm an object, not a human being... Go away! Every object should have an owner. I'm going with Knurov. - I'm your owner! - I'm too expensive for you. As long as I'm an object, I'd better be expensive. - I love you! - No! I own you! I'm taking you! Let me go! Leave me alone... You disgust me! Don't touch me! You're mine... Mine... What are you doing? Come to your senses... Come back! I forgive you everything! But I don't forgive myself! I beg you! Don't leave me! You can make me happy! I'm willing to sacrifice ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Эвоки: Битва за Эндор на английском - текст Рэмбо 2 на английском - текст Мечта на английском - текст Соломенная шляпка на английском - текст Лисы на английском |