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SALTYCHIKHA

SALTYCHIKHA

Episode 3 Love Letters

- Hello, madam! - How did it happen?

A nun came last night.

- What nun? - From the Znamensky Convent.

They locked themselves in the study and had a long conversation.

And then she went back to the convent.

And your father got very upset.

He refused to have dinner and asked to bring him tea to the bedroom.

So I come to the bedroom, and he's lying there next to the bed.

He lost the use of his legs.

That was a nice conversation.

They just won't calm down. Take us to him.

Darya Nikolayevna, it's such a tragedy.

It's like he felt it coming.

He had time to leave a last will.

Can we talk in private?

Yes, of course.

He left everything to the church.

Frankly speaking, I was surprised.

Yes.

It's strange.

Strange.

It's a crazy decision.

Didn't you see the stroke coming?

No, nothing like that. Your father was in his right mind.

How could someone in their right mind give away the entire family fortune?

With all due respect...

Such is your father's will.

Think about it.

Think carefully.

What do you get out of this?

Who's going to manage the estate?

And there'll be nothing to manage.

Will you really do something that stupid?

- And what about the witnesses? - Witnesses?

What witnesses?

Two stupid women?

Is that a problem?

I'll send them away tomorrow.

So?

What do you say?

Our friendship is beneficial for both of us.

May the Lord Jesus Christ our God pardon thee, Nikolay, all thy sins.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Is he calling his son-in-law?

Seems like he wants to tell you something.

You must not have a daughter.

If she gives birth to a daughter...

What?

He must be delusional.

He might not even have time for the communion.

Beware of your wife.

Send her away to the convent.

She's crazy...

Crazy...

Who?

Who's crazy?

Leave me alone with him.

It's your fault...

You...

It's okay.

I'll set it straight.

It's the money...

It's okay.

It's okay.

People will turn away from you.

You'll go back.

I told her, and I'll tell you the same.

There's no going back.

It's not going to work anymore.

No doubt.

You have the same look.

Wicked.

Crazy.

Help!

Help!

God rest the departed soul of your servant Nikolay.

After the funeral, the house is to be sold.

All the servants are to be sent to remote villages.

This is the will of the rightful heiress.

Why are you looking at me like this?

That's why you were locked in the convent for so long.

Not because you're so religious.

You're sick in the head?

Crazy?

That's what you're afraid of.

Don't worry.

I'll keep your secret.

I don't want to make a laughing stock of myself.

But I have one little condition.

Either you go back to the convent...

Or you sign all your money over to me.

What?

Your inheritance.

To me.

Instead of the heir.

You want money?

And that's it?

Call the attorney.

So you, Gleb Andreyevich, are now in charge of all Darya Nikolayevna's property.

Look, he has just died, and they already know.

Gleb Andreyevich!

Gleb Andreyevich!

Your uncles send their regards. They want to see you.

Of course they do.

They told me not to come back without you.

Well, I have to please my uncles.

Please excuse me, my dear wife.

I'm leaving you alone.

In your deep mourning.

Take me to him.

Understand?

Where's your master?

Master's not at home.

You may go.

I'll wait here.

As you wish.

See, what did I tell you?

Hello, uncles!

Is the rumor true? He's dead?

It is true. He died in front of my eyes. Rest assured.

There you go.

We didn't have to wait long.

How's Darya Nikolayevna?

Heart-broken?

Try to console her.

Be gentle.

Now you need to persuade her, Glebushka.

To make her sign her inheritance over to you.

Don't waste time.

Arrange everything while she's in mourning.

I don't need to persuade her.

We've already agreed on everything.

And signed the papers.

While the attorney was there.

So I can't complain about my wife.

And I have the papers with me.

That's great, Glebushka!

You're lucky to have such a wife.

Not only is she beautiful but also smart and obedient.

Now let's deal with our matters.

Put your signature on some papers and go back to your wife.

And what sort of papers, if I may ask?

You don't have to worry about it, Glebushka.

That's our business.

You're too young for it.

Let me look into it.

I'm not a fool, you know.

Glebushka, we've been taking care of you almost since you were born.

We used to have trouble, and now it's even worse.

It's hard to manage such a fortune.

It's such a weight on your shoulders.

Sign the power of attorney, and we'll take care of it.

With your best interests in mind, as it has always been between us.

You trust us, don't you?

Sure I do, uncles.

Sure. And I'm really grateful to you.

But you said it yourself that I'm a married man now.

I am to be respected.

Why do I need someone to take care of me?

I want to look into the matters myself.

Why do you need all this trouble?

Go somewhere to unwind.

To the country or abroad.

You have a new wife.

Why not travel somewhere?

Where would I go?

I have a lot to do.

And please don't call me Glebushka anymore.

What happened to our idiot?

He grew up.

Now we'll have to fuss over him.

If something happens to him...

We'll lose all of the Ivanovs' money.

Hasn't madam come home yet?

Madam decided to attend the night service for the repose of her father's soul.

God rest his soul.

Would you like to have dinner?

In my room.

As you wish.

I'll make arrangements.

That's where you are!

- Get out of here! - No! I'm not going there!

Do you have a choice? Of course you will!

- Go to the master. - No, I won't.

I said go. Go.

Go.

I said go!

Master, you're late.

Leave me.

Grab onto me, master.

- Leave me. - Wait, master.

- Hold on. - Leave it.

Get lost!

Sergey.

I thought I imagined it.

You asked for a date, but you're not waiting for me.

I needed you. My father died.

I'm sorry.

Sergey, what's the matter?

I lost everything.

Everything I have.

Everything.

I staked my house, and I lost.

Can your uncles help?

Uncles? No.

They won't.

And you know...

You know, you fool...

If you lose everything, better shoot yourself.

You'll avoid shame this way.

Don't say that.

For once in my life, I can do something right.

For once in my life, I can do something right.

But I can't.

I can't.

Because I'm a coward.

You're not a coward.

No, Sergey.

No, no. You're not a coward.

We'll think of something.

What? Will we ask Gleb?

I've never asked him.

We won't ask Gleb, no.

Why do you think that I'm not a scoundrel?

Why do you think that I'm not a sleazebag?

You don't know anything... You know nothing about me.

Nothing.

I know.

Leave.

Leave. Contempt is better than pity.

Leave.

- Take this. - No!

Take it.

Take it please.

That's not enough.

How much did you lose?

Go to the jeweler.

Take the money to an address.

Ivan will show you.

As you command, madam.

Do it, and you can ask for whatever you want.

You can't grant me what I want the most.

Your kindness will do, madam.

Go.

Shall we play?

But you lost everything, Sergey.

And you have to pay your debts.

Yeah. And your creditor is here.

Bravo.

That's a surprise.

I'm sorry, my friend, to have doubted you.

Champagne for all!

- To friendship! - My friend, in your honor!

That's what noblemen do.

Yeah, you got it!

You surprised me.

Do you want to play?

Have mercy on us, O God, according to Thy great goodness.

We pray Thee, hearken and have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

We pray for the repose of the departed soul of your servant Nikolay.

And that he may be pardoned all his sins, both voluntary and involuntary.

Lord, have mercy.

And that his soul may be placed where the righteous rest.

Dad!

Dad, don't leave me!

Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

Don't leave me!

Dad!

Dad!

Lord, have mercy.

For the mercy of God, the Kingdom of Heaven, and the remission of his sins...

We're asking Christ, our immortal King and God.

Darya Nikolayevna!

Please accept my deepest condolences.

Let us pray to the Lord.

For Thou art the resurrection, life, and repose of Thy departed servant Nikolay.

O Christ our God.

And to Thee we give glory.

To the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Thank you, brother, for honoring us.

And unto the ages of ages...

What did you tell him?

That I want to have a prayer service for my father.

Sinner!

And a nun. God, how many things you are!

Why are you so kind to me?

Because I love you.

Is it possible?

To fall in love at first sight.

Feels like I've known you my whole life.

It's scary.

Don't be scared.

Don't be scared of me.

You're brave, and I'm a coward.

You're an heiress, and I'm penniless.

I have nothing.

Your brother has all my money.

How did he make you do it?

You were right.

I underestimated him.

Master!

Master! Your uncles are here.

Well, Sergey...

Get dressed. Let's go.

Where?

You'll see. We have a surprise for you.

What surprise?

You'll know it when you see it.

Get dressed. We're waiting.

I think they found out about the jewelry.

How?

I don't know. But they always know everything.

I'll try to think of something. And you stay safe.

Okay.

Well, here we are.

Well?

Don't you like our present, or did you swallow your tongue?

But it's our general's Snowball.

How did he part with him?

The same way you parted with the family estate once.

Maybe even at the same table.

You keep your words, and we keep ours.

Your future is in front of you.

Do you know that Her Highness Ekaterina Alekseyevna loves horses?

- I don't get it. - She's coming to Moscow tomorrow.

You'll be escorting Her Highness with the guardsmen.

And how do you know about it if I don't know anything yet?

Noblesse oblige, Sergey.

Why? Don't you like our gift?

So he's mine?

Well, hello, Snowball!

What a beautiful horse!

Did you give him my note?

Do you have an answer?

Master's not at home.

And they don't know when he'll be back.

Sergey!

What a horse!

Your Highness, won't Pyotr Fyodorovich participate in the hunt?

His Imperial Highness is tired after the journey.

He dozed off.

Your Highness, we've all heard much about your straightforwardness...

But you exceed all praise.

That's partly because I haven't mastered Russian completely yet.

What a beauty!

Both the horses and the riders.

Our pride, Your Highness.

Excellent training.

Shall we have fun, fellows?

I heard that Russian hunting is the best in Europe.

That's right, Your Highness.

Saltykov!

Where did you get this horse?

A gift of my uncles, sir.

What's the matter? What are you talking about?

Amuse me too, general.

I'm sorry, Your Highness.

It's an anecdotal story.

It's my horse, you know.

That's an excellent horse.

It must have been hard to part with it.

I gave him up.

Alas!

I would never find a better horse.

That really is a funny story.

So not the princess has the best horse but a hussar.

This horse is yours, Your Highness.

And I'll remember this moment for the rest of my life.

Then I'll have to give you my horse. What's your name?

Sergey Saltykov, Your Highness.

That would be too great of an honor for me.

Escort me, Sergey Saltykov.

The result has exceeded all expectations.

You're really a strategic genius, brother.

A messenger?

Master is back.

Darya Nikolayevna.

Why do you keep avoiding me?

We live under one roof and look daggers at each other.

I'm not harassing you.

Let's make peace.

Won't you even ask how your husband's day was?

Or do you have other things on your mind?

I see that you're waiting for something.

Aren't you?

For the note from Princess Bogdanova, my friend from the convent.

You're waiting in vain.

All princes are in Lefortovo today.

The princess wishes to meet them.

Looks like she's coming into power.

Since she came to Moscow and isn't going back.

Lefortovo, you say?

Where would a German host a reception if not in a German settlement?

Although they say that she has ordered to summon engineers to Kolomenskoye.

If my uncles seize the chance, we'll get the contract.

And why didn't we get invited to Lefortovo?

There are enough Saltykovs without us.

Uncles want to use Sergey to make their way to court.

But what good is he?

In terms of wealth, we surpass everyone.

This player...

Will be a mirror.

You're a mirror, Your Excellency.

Please go ahead.

Bravo, Your Excellency!

The next player...

Will be an oracle.

Whose slip is this?

Your Highness.

Mine.

What a bore all these games of yours are!

Your Imperial Highness...

You're going to sleep.

You're right, Your Highness.

Your prophesy is true.

To you, my dear Augustina Karlovna...

I predict...

That you'll be married soon.

Congratulations!

You must be joking!

Who knows.

You're heading to court.

My prophecies are true.

I suggest that you prepare to leave.

What's the matter, Sergey?

Aren't you going to say goodbye?

Oh my God, I missed you so much!

- I wanted to write you a letter... - You forgot about me.

How could I forget about you?

I've been thinking of you. I didn't know how to tell you.

So you're now in favor at court?

And when are they leaving?

Tonight.

Are you coming with them?

I was summoned to court. To Saint Petersburg.

It all happened so suddenly. I'm at a loss myself.

Yes, I understand.

You could never dream of it. Your uncles must have done a good job.

Why are you so cruel to me?

Why can't you be happy for me?

It's an opportunity that only happens once.

What awaits me here?

I won't inherit anything, and I won't beg my uncles for money.

And then you...

You're married to my brother.

And I can't change it.

You can't.

Okay.

- Goodbye! - Let's not say goodbye.

My heart will always remain here. I'll never forget you.

I swear I will seek every opportunity to see you again.

Just take care, okay?

For us.

For us.

What's all this for, Gleb Andreyevich?

That's what I'm supposed to do, Darya Nikolayevna.

It's high time we go out together.

They say that Saltykov treats his wife badly.

The Rostopchins has asked about you lately.

Aunts are displeased with us.

We've been neglecting them.

I see.

But you wanted to send me to the convent just recently.

What choice do you have, madam?

This one.

Great choice! Excellent!

How much?

That's a lot of money.

But we'll take it.

Excuse me!

Why is this lady wearing the jewelry I once bought for my wife?

That's impossible, sir.

All our pieces are one of a kind.

Darya Nikolayevna...

My dear...

Is your jewelry safe?

- It was here. - Are you sure?

- Of course. - And what am I supposed to think?

Excuse me, master.

Please excuse me.

I have a suspicion.

Her?

Yes, master.

Is it yours, Darya Nikolayevna?

Yes.

They are mine.

Well...

- Where's the rest? - What a bitch!

I have long suspected her. I guess she wanted to run away.

Master! I didn't do it, I swear to God!

Why would I? Have mercy, master!

I've never seen them before! They are not mine! I'm not guilty!

Flog her.

Until she confesses.

Yes, master.

Have mercy!

Have mercy! They're not mine!

I'm not guilty!

I didn't do anything!

Darya Nikolayevna!

Be more careful, will you?

Or they'll tear the whole house apart.

Oh, I totally forgot!

You're of a sensitive kind.

Dear Sergey!

I'm pregnant.

Immaculate conception. What a surprise for my odious husband.

And I can't find neither will nor strength to get rid of your offspring.

My every breath is for you.

All my thoughts are about you.

I live like in a dream.

I'm losing track of days.

I have only one thought on my mind.

One hope.

I don't care how vague it is.

I love you.

Your Darya.

All my thoughts are about you.

I live like in a dream. I'm losing track of days.

It's like I don't exist.

I love you. Your D.

Madam!

You avoided one trouble, but this one is even worse.

Madam! I know a wise woman.

When we get pregnant and need to get rid of it, we go to her.

She has a potion that always works.

She lives in Troitskoye. We can send for her.

- No. - Why, madam?

You're in the early stage.

It'll be hard to hide later.

I'll never forget your help, but I don't need this.

Oh, madam!

Please excuse me.

The Princess is inviting you for tea.

Anything else?

A letter to Your Illustrious Highness.

From Moscow?

Was delivered today.

Confidential.

You may go.

Damn it!

No!

My love!

We can't allow this to happen under any circumstances.

No one can know.

We don't need suspicions.

You'll ruin me and yourself.

I'm begging you. For you. For us.

PASSION

Darya Nikolayevna.

What are you doing here?

I came to you.

I'm ready.

Why are you looking at me like this?

I get it.

Nature took its course, didn't it?

Your body is asking for it.

But I don't need your favors.

Are you rejecting me?

There was a time when I wanted you.

I wanted you badly.

Remember what you told me then?

That's it.

Things have changed since then.

Precisely! Things have changed.

I wouldn't have kissed you if I knew about your condition.

Thank God you're not violent.

Don't you dare talk to me like that!

It was you who came into my bedroom.

You broke our truce.

What do you want from me?

Don't you want an heir?

No way!

God forbid he will be sick.

I won't survive such a disgrace.

Get out of here.

I said get out of here!

Avdotya!

I'm sorry, madam. Master is calling for me.

He'll wait.

You told me about a wise woman.

So you made up your mind, madam? I'll send for her at once.

Is it true that she knows her craft?

She has a well-tried remedy. Have no doubt.

People come to her with all sorts of trouble.

All pregnant ones miscarry.

She saves girls from their sins better than a priest.

I need something else.

Okay, madam.

I've never seen her.

But people say she doesn't take money.

She takes cross pendants.