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SALTYCHIKHA

SALTYCHIKHA

Episode 8 Dinner Party

Help me!

Help me!

Help me!

Help me!

Not here!

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Madam, forgive us for Christ's sake. We missed him.

How are you? Madam, I'm sorry. You ought to kill us.

Who's that? I don't recognize him.

Uncles sent him.

Let's get him out.

Grab him.

I'm sorry, madam.

Over here.

Careful, careful.

Lift him up!

Damn, he's heavy!

You shouldn't have come here.

Grab him.

One, two, three!

Master?

What are you doing here?

I came to drink some water.

Madam, should we cancel the party?

I'm not sure that's a good idea after what happened.

No, do as arranged.

And send an invitation to uncles too.

Okay, madam.

Why are you standing here? Move it!

Oh my God!

Why are they running around?

I love how our service is going.

We eat well and sleep tight.

Andrey, let's drink.

Why are you turning up your nose?

Or are you jealous that you're not in charge?

The power has changed.

And I like it.

Well...

To mistress!

What do you say, mates?

How do I look? Good?

- Nice! - Look at him!

The sauna, the uniform...

We're like the royal guards!

Just look at this! Look at these buttons!

Don't stain it.

Take a bath and clean yourself up.

Don't embarrass mistress in front of her guests.

Open the door, nephew.

That's our mistress!

How do I look?

Handsome!

Andrey, come try it on!

Why are you so happy?

We don't know how it will turn out.

And what we'll need to do for these uniforms.

He doesn't like anything.

You're a fool, Andrey! You don't know your own luck.

How would he? He only thinks about Aksinya.

I said sit still!

Mommy, you'll make me look like a peasant.

It's not fashionable.

You should call a barber and not save money on your own son.

A barber? You're just like your playboy father!

Go ask the dead man why he left you without any dowry.

All we have is debts!

I'm so excited!

- Hello! - Hello!

You're getting ready, I see?

So you already know?

Did you get an invitation from Saltykova?

So she decided to pay her respects after all.

Of course. We're no worse than others.

But I'm still thinking whether to accept her invitation or not.

Why not?

When will we get another chance to have fun here?

A dinner party, with music! It's worth dressing up.

What other occasions do we have?

I hope we won't embarrass ourselves. We never leave the village.

And she came straight from Moscow.

We'll ask her by the way what's up with setting guards at the door.

Guards?

How do you know about it?

Have you visited her?

Me? Without an invitation?

God forbid.

My servants told me.

These lazybones have big mouths.

Clean everything up, Glasha!

You're right, Adelaida Ivanovna.

And we'll ask her by the way why her servants are so obnoxious.

How do you know what her servants are like?

Or you too..?

Me too.

Just like you.

We'll think whether to accept this invitation or not.

Tea?

- Vavil Falelyich! - What?

Have you heard the news?

Our new neighbor, Darya Saltykova, has invited me for dinner.

I must confess it's just the right time!

Indeed? So you're invited too!

Of course! Will you go?

Maybe. Why?

Up!

Prince, but I don't feel comfortable going by foot.

Can you give me a ride?

Bezobrazov, what do you need the widow for?

She's a wealthy city woman.

From respectable society.

And you'll start messing around and getting into everyone's way.

You're just afraid of the competition.

Who, me?

Come on, prince.

You have plenty of money.

And besides...

What for?

I'll go!

Father!

Father, an invitation came from Troitskoye.

They're inviting you for dinner.

Troitskoye? That's good.

Why not?

I need to be friends with the flock.

It's been a long time since I've been there.

I used to visit the late owner back in the days.

They make such good liqueur.

Master!

Master!

Ivan Gavrilovich, I brought you tea with linden honey.

Still no letter from Mitya?

No, master.

But there's an invitation for you.

To a dinner party.

With all due respect to your honor.

It's been a long time since they invited you.

It'll help you unwind.

They'll be serving pork.

And Nastya will sing.

Nastya is a good singer.

No, Stepan.

I'm not going, my friend.

And Nastya can come visit me together with the boy.

Master!

Ivan Gavrilovich, what's the matter with you?

The widow is an important person.

She is the only heiress of the Saltykov's estate.

She can get offended.

I'm too old to bow down.

I've had enough of it.

My back is tired.

- Any news? - No, nothing from him yet.

Is it another miss?

No news from Sergey either.

He's so angry he doesn't want to talk to us.

Excuse me, gentlemen, you have an urgent letter.

Was delivered with a courier from Troitskoye.

What?

An invitation.

Darya Nikolayevna, nice to meet you.

Please accept our condolences.

They say you're still in mourning for your husband.

I just want to cheer up Sergey.

It's no good in keeping a child in a tomb.

Of course. Anything for the kids.

- Maybe they'll become friends. - Sure they will.

- And we too. - And we too.

- Please come in. - It's really nice to meet you.

- Hello! - Hello! Welcome!

Hello, Darya Nikolayevna!

Hello! Please come in.

While we were getting dressed, they're already kissing hands here.

Captain Pototsky's widow.

- My son Mitrofan, marriageable. - Nice to meet you.

Welcome to our neighborhood.

Thank you for the invitation. I hope you'll visit us too.

Of course. I'm having a ladies' night tomorrow. You're invited.

Thank you. And where's Prince Titsianov? Is he well?

Darya Nikolayevna, we're not missing much.

He's been living as a recluse for many years. Like a wild man.

Indeed he is.

He's a prince, and he lives worse than his serfs.

That's unbelievable. He freed all his serfs.

He's deep in debt and mortgages.

Europe is expensive now.

But we teach our kids well too.

Mitrofan, say hello in French.

- Bonsoir. - Please come in.

Yulia!

What? You didn't expect to see an old friend?

I came to my relatives funeral.

And the whole neighborhood is talking about the party in Troitskoye.

- Are you mad at me that I came uninvited? - Of course not.

I have so much news. So much news!

- Are you waiting for someone? - No.

So tell me, nun, have you found yourself a dear friend already?

Avdotya, tell the girls to go home. It's late.

Madam cheered up. Let the girls get some rest too.

Go to bed.

Hello there!

Here comes the defender.

I didn't want to get involved, but what are you doing, Avdotya?

You don't pity neither strangers nor your own people.

Are you jealous of my power?

You haven't seen it yet.

You poke your nose again, I'll send you to the kennels, mark my words.

Are you out of your mind?

It doesn't look like you are.

I said go! Why are you still here?

Okay, go.

Why are you still here? Go!

What are you doing, Avdotya?

Someone must do the work.

And you sent everyone away.

It's okay.

I'll do everything myself.

It's okay.

Stop it.

What are you doing, nutjob?

If we don't do the job...

We'll all be weeping blood.

Just look at these hens!

They're wearing bonnets with ribbons!

God, you'll bury yourself here.

Please sit the general next to the drinks.

And away from me.

Are these your guests, Darya Nikolayevna?

Please introduce us! I can see at once they're from the capital.

Baroness von Schlippe.

My maiden name is Bogdanova.

And my husband, a secret adviser.

Well, did they become friends?

Yes. Come on, kids, go play.

- Mommy! - Yes.

Where's Prince Titsianov?

Did you send him an invitation?

Of course I did.

But he didn't come.

And you said he's a good friend.

Do you remember our conversation?

That's good. Go play with our guests.

Go to the playroom.

Father!

Thank you for accepting the invitation.

Don't forget us in your prayers.

How could I, Darya Nikolayevna?

Prayers heal everything.

But you never visit us.

You must come to the church on Sunday.

Of course.

Darya Nikolayevna, I heard that late Gleb Andreyevich wanted to do a good deed.

He promised to restore the church in Troitskoye.

I'm always at your service.

I can do blessings, communions, funeral or other services when you need it.

People know me. I'm not a stranger. Why would you hire someone from the outside?

Thank you.

Your late husband's mother used to invite me for dinner every day.

You make such good liqueur here.

Help yourself, Father.

Oh, the liqueur in Troitskoye is so good!

Darya Nikolayevna, I need to repair the altar stand in the church.

And the floors are all rotten.

Help us for Christ's sake.

You can't get anything from the local flock.

- I'll make arrangements. - You're a saint.

Madam organized a party for the neighbors.

Here's your dress.

You'll play for the guests in the ballroom.

I can't get up.

It'll heal.

It's okay. It'll heal.

And when it'll heal...

You'll know better.

Don't put yourself and your mother out of favor.

Learn from your mother.

Get close to the young master.

He'll satisfy his first cravings, and maybe you won't forget about your mother either.

Get your hands off me!

- What... - Don't!

I'm not you! I'm not you!

You're a fool.

Bitch.

Ladies and gentlemen!

Let me introduce Nastya.

My relative.

Come here.

She studied music.

Nastya, play something.

Entertain us.

Nastya, play something happier.

It sounds like you've eaten a frog.

Darya Nikolayevna, you're funny.

I don't get it. Who's she related to? Her late husband?

Please, everyone knows it.

- Really? - Yes.

Excuse me, I have to leave you for a minute.

I need to welcome new guests.

Darya Nikolayevna really is a saint.

To keep a bastard in the house...

Boring, gentlemen!

Play our song!

About Russian women!

I don't know this song.

I'll sing, and you play along.

Ilya Pankratych, don't!

That's terrible!

Why does this happen every time?

Welcome, dear guests!

Darya Nikolayevna!

We're happy to see you in good health.

Thanks to your prayers.

It seems that I'm in good health because I'm careful.

Oh, I see.

So this is your army?

Times are tough nowadays.

You sure know that.

A lonely widow can't do without guards.

They say that serfs are getting out of hands here and there.

But their blunt pitchforks are better than sharp intrigues.

Can we talk alone?

Of course.

I must say we didn't expect your invitation.

Let bygones be bygones.

I'll be honest with you.

I'm tired of living in fear.

I want to sleep at night.

I suggest we make an agreement.

This is what you signed over to Gleb Andreyevich.

It's yours.

I won't get married again, so the money won't leave the family.

It'll pass to the Saltykovs.

You'll hardly dare to give the other heir your name.

At least not now.

What other heir are you talking about?

What?

Sergey hasn't told you?

What's this?

This is my protection.

Don't play with us. What is this letter?

Sergey...

Honey...

May this letter brighten up our loneliness.

Remember your little Fike.

Are you aiming at my fortune?

Well, this letter is worth more than anything.

It's priceless.

I'll guard it like the apple of my eye while I'm alive.

My life is a guarantee.

And if a single hair falls from my head, who knows where this letter might end up.

You nephew might lose his head, and you'll pay for it too!

You will all answer for this!

It's a pity you're leaving so soon.

Yes, no one plays forfeits at court anymore.

Hide-and-seek and masquerades are in fashion now.

Really? This is so interesting, isn't it?

Tell us more, princess.

Baroness.

I'm sorry. We're not used to titles and etiquette here.

You don't have to apologize. That's a thing now.

Our empress welcomes all kind of people.

Take her favorite, for example...

My dear, I'm talking about that relative of yours, Sergey Saltykov.

And what about that relative?

What should I tell?

Things are going well at court. It's all fun and games.

I wish you could see that idyllic picture.

Sergey Fyodorovich has a title now.

He's the crown prince's mentor.

Pavel Petrovich's.

And how the empress looks at him...

They are like two lovebirds.

Darya Nikolayevna!

Darya Nikolayevna, what's the matter?

- Bring napkins! - Get water, we need to clean it.

Don't worry.

It's a scratch. I've seen worse.

Our sergeant major got his leg blown off in a ravine. And that's...

Vavil Falelyich, now is not the time.

I'm sorry.

Excuse me, I need to be alone.

Darya Nikolayevna hasn't recovered from the tragedy yet.

We'll have to do without tea.

I'm so sorry we tired you out.

We must meet again.

I haven't told you so much.

Let's go, let's go.

You're a saint.

God bless you.

Darya Nikolayevna, I'll visit you tomorrow.

Cut it out!

Why fight the Prussians?

Here's our interest.

We just need to prepare.

To wait.

And we'll drive the Turks out of the Crimea.

You're great.

Cleopatra is no match for you.

I know.

So?

Are you satisfied?

Why don't you say anything?

Or are you not?

I want to sleep.

I arranged it all because of you!

I listened to all of this because of you!

Because of you!

This is all because of you!

Why are you standing here?

Get out!

Out!

Why are you looking at me?

What else do you want?

What?

It was you who killed Daddy.

What did you say?

I hate you.

I hate you!

Shut up.

Shut up!

Shut up!

Shut up!

Shut up!

Shut up!

What a bitch!

A cunning bitch!

I would strangle her with my own hands.

They must have killed our man.

But she gave Gleb's money back.

She just wants to buy her way out of it.

She wants to get out easy, but that's not going to happen.

We need to warn Sergey.

What if he notices that the letter is missing?

And what if someone else finds out about the letter?

Someone who doesn't like the empress.

Fancy that!

The crown prince is of our blood.

Can you imagine what will happen?

A coup.

Yeah, she's smart.

But she has made a mistake.

We need to figure out how to get the letter.

We'll get it.

She must have weakened her defenses now.

We won't find a better moment.

God, what's wrong with me?

Why?

I don't want to be like her.

I don't want to.

I'm afraid of myself.

Ivan!

Ivan!

Ivan, stay with me.

Ich bin.

Ich...

Bin.

Du...

- Bin? - No, du bist.

Your Imperial Highness, you have an excellent memory.

Let's try again.

Don't I have interpreters?

You, for example.

If someone asks me, you'll translate.

Why are there so many servants if I have to do everything myself?

Your mother, our empress, wants you to grow up healthy and intelligent.

Pavel Petrovich, you know your future.

You need to become the greatest emperor in Europe.

Enough.

I know it.

Go on.

Mommy! He has bored me with his lessons.

May I play horse for a little while?

Yes.

Get on your knees!

Whoa, let's go!

He's restless.

Yeah...

No one can know where life will take them.

Pavel Petrovich invents all kinds of amusements.

That's not what I'm talking about.

I mean that you used to teach me Russian, and now you're teaching my son German.

If you don't mind, I would rather call it providence.

I hope it's for the best.

Do you keep my letter, Sergey?

Of course, it's always with me.

Just as you are always in my heart.

Just don't betray the trust of your little reckless Fike.

Oh my God!

Yes, madam.

I'm going to the church.

Madam, here's the thing.

I heard from the villagers that they're unhappy.

They want to go to the church too.

I told them not to leave the estate!

Okay, madam.

Looks like our mistress is out of her mind.

Have you heard? She almost killed her little son.

Quiet!

Drink up, drink up, drink up!

Give me your hand.

Hand? Here.

Okay.

Why are you so cloudy, Ignat Fedotych?

I'm busy.

Come drink with us. Or are you too squeamish?

I never drank with you before, and now I won't even sit on the same field with you.

Make way!

I'm going to mistress.

Let me pass!

- She's in the church. - In the church?

Avdotya, this is going to end badly.

Madam attends the service, and the people can't even take communion.

This is none of your business.

Are you going to the market?

We're out of food.

That's none of your business.

It may be your business, but you can't be trusted.

You'll go with the guards. Ermolay!

What do I need the guards for?

You think I can't handle it myself?

I've been doing it for years.

They won't be protecting you. They'll look after you.

Keep an eye on him.

Well, Ignat Fedotych...

Looks like you'll have to sit on the same field with me.

Come on, let's drink!

O Lord Who dost bless them that bless Thee.

And sanctify them that put their trust in Thee.

Save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.

Preserve the fullness of Thy Church.

Sanctify them that love the beauty of Thy house.

Do Thou glorify them by Thy divine power.

And forsake us not that hope in Thee.

Give peace to Thy world, to Thy churches, to the priests, and to all Thy people.

For every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.

And cometh down from Thee, the Father of lights.

And unto Thee do we send up glory and thanksgiving and worship.

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

Now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.

The blessing of the Lord be upon you.

Through His grace and love for mankind.

Always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.

Amen!

You've already answered my call, Darya Nikolayevna.

Give me absolution, Father.

I feel bad.

What troubles you so much, Darya Nikolayevna?

I have many troubles.

I'm a sinner.

Don't say that. God is merciful, He'll forgive everything.

You're being too harsh on yourself, dear.

I heard that you lived in the convent and were a nun.

Can you leave me alone for a while?

I want to pray.

Of course, my dear.

Pray if you want.

Holy Mother of God.

Help me as the lost soul.

Save me.

Don't you see that I'm suffering?

I can't forgive myself.

My dear, what are you doing?

You can hurt your head when bowing. And it's draughty.

Darya Nikolayevna, how are you?

I feel sick.

I need air.

When God is kind, it's enough to hold a prayer service.

And light a candle for his soul. Candles always help.

People always come with their own stubs.

And the fine folks give nothing either.

Look, the roof is leaking!

And I need to repair the altar stand.

I'll light them myself and hold a service, right and proper.

Darya Nikolayevna!

You forgot your candles!

Darya Nikolayevna!

My dear, you scared us yesterday.

You scared us so much, but we're happy to see you in good health.

Why are you so early, my dear?

Only peasants come that early.

And the fine folks come to the church at noon.

I've already prayed.

My dear, do you remember that we're expecting you for dinner today?

You must come! We'll pick you up!

Darya Nikolayevna, you forgot your candles!

She's a saint. A saint.

Hey, dear sirs, come here!

Let the show begin!

We'll make you laugh, and we'll make you happy!

Please meet my friend Petrukha!

Hi there!

How are you doing? What are you up to?

You're getting married?

To who? To your left foot?

Okay, okay. Introduce us.

Let us all meet her.

Hello, hello!

What's your name?

Fyokla! I know her! She spent the last three years lying on the stove.

Yes, she's beautiful. Her face looks like my shoelace.

So we're having a wedding?

We're going to dance!

Yes, like this.

We're going to dance!

But for the wedding we need a dowry.

Okay, bring it here!

More, more, more. Don't be greedy.

Four rubles, Ignat Fedotych.

Four rubles! Oh my God!

I haven't earned that much for 100 yards of fabric.

And what do you want? I sell the best tea.

No cheating.

I don't get it myself what they like about this tea.

Ugh! It's just bitter.

Why do they spend money on it?

That's true.

Ignat Fedotych!

I have something special for you.

Real coffee. Brought straight from Turkey.

Not the rubbish the Persians sell.

Come with me.

Come with me. I'll show you.

- Okay, let's go. Show me. - You'll treat your mistress.

And your mistress will be pleased.

Your mistress will be pleased. Come here.