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SALTYCHIKHA

SALTYCHIKHA

Episode 9 Tongue

We're going to dance!

And what's your name?

My name is Fyokla.

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!

Enough, enough!

What?

Do you recognize me?

I remember you too.

Ignat.

I remember how well Gleb treated you.

He even let you have dinner with him.

And you're getting tea for the new mistress now?

Against my will, master.

We have new owners.

There's a new order in Troitskoye.

It's almost unbearable.

What, is the new mistress strict?

It'll get worse.

If you do nothing about it.

It can come to grief.

And no one will help you.

No one will protect you.

Enough.

Let go off him.

We lashed out at him without asking him first.

See, we were wrong about him.

Ignat is a loyal servant.

He remembers the old times with gratitude.

So he's on our side.

Right, Ignat? What's your middle name?

- Fedotych. - Fedotych?

We have a special task for you.

Darya Nikolayevna has something we need.

A letter.

She keeps it close.

But she doesn't trust me.

How will I get it?

That's your problem.

You'll report everything to our man.

And if you decide to change sides...

You're our only hope.

Don't fail us.

If you want to live.

- Where's Nastya? - In the wing.

You ordered them to move there.

Call for her.

Okay, madam.

Nastya, madam wants to see you.

Don't leave.

Please don't leave.

Don't be afraid, sweetie.

I'll be right back.

I'll go with you.

I'll be right back.

Promise?

Do you promise me you'll come back?

I promise.

But we need money for the wedding.

Right! Spare rubles for Petrukha!

Spare some kopecks!

Soldier, why are you standing here so tall and handsome?

Give me a kopeck!

He spent everything on girls.

On girls? Oh, Petrukha!

He spent everything!

Look at him! He spent everything!

Guys, do you want some sweets?

Their uncle won't let them. He's strict!

Let them touch their uncle then!

Come on, come on!

Petrukha, look how much money we made!

Let's buy a horse!

Right!

How's he?

Better, madam.

Get out.

Madam!

Please excuse me, but I don't know what to do.

The neighbors went to the church today.

The villagers are itching to go too.

They are about to rebel.

They want to pray as they used to do.

Madam, would you allow them to build the church?

They'll calm down and get something to do.

They are out of hand.

They always go away on Sundays.

Let them build.

And pray all they want.

Okay, madam.

As we promised, dear!

We won't leave without you!

We're waiting!

Darya Nikolayevna, come out!

We're waiting for you!

We're waiting, Darya Nikolayevna, as we promised!

Hurry up, Darya Nikolayevna!

Help yourself, Darya Nikolayevna!

We have good tea.

Caravan.

Thank you, Khavronya Andreyevna.

I had a dream tonight.

I saw Porfiry Petrovich, my late husband.

We were hugging.

We never used to hug.

I need to look it up in the dreambook.

And do you see your husband in your dreams, Darya Nikolayevna?

No.

So you're here for good, me dear?

Yes.

Anna Kuzminishna!

- She brought all her kids. - No way!

My dear!

Dear, you've got to excuse me, I had to bring them along. They love sweets so much.

Pour them some tea.

Don't be mad at me.

I'm telling the truth.

Her maid saw it with her own eyes and told me.

He was bleeding, my dear!

She's a witch!

- Excuse me, I've got to go. - Darya Nikolayevna, and where's Sergey?

My kids have been asking about him.

He's sick.

What happened?

He fell off a horse.

A horse, really?

How bad is he hurt?

If it's bad, I can recommend a doctor.

He's no match for Moscow doctors, of course, but he can help.

Don't worry about it.

- What's the matter? - I told you.

God saved us from proposing to her.

Mitrofan didn't like her at first sight.

What's the matter?

- Who? - No one left the village, I swear.

And the maids' room is locked. I keep an eye on them.

Was it a bird then?

Or was it you, Avdotya?

What are you talking about? I wouldn't.

I'll find out. I'll tear their souls out to find out who it was.

Of course you will.

I didn't leave.

I swear.

I didn't leave.

I didn't.

So you don't want it the easy way?

I'll make it hard.

I'll flog all of you.

Until one of you confesses.

Well?

Come on!

It was me.

Get it to the storeroom.

Okay.

Here she is.

A blabbermouth.

What are you doing?

Bad-mouthing your mistress to the neighbors?

Madam, please forgive me.

I swear I only told Lidya.

And she doesn't gossip. I didn't tell anything to her masters, I swear to God.

Quiet, you fool!

Madam is talking to you.

I was only away for an hour when everyone was sleeping.

- Who allowed you to leave the estate? - Master did.

Darya Nikolayevna, when Gleb Andreyevich was alive, it was allowed.

We went out after work and went to the church on Sundays.

And now we're like dogs on a leash.

I'm sorry, Darya Nikolayevna. Have mercy.

She went to her sister.

And what are people from Troitskoye doing in other estates?

Well, no one asked them.

Master traded her sister Lidya away on purpose.

And not only her.

Mansurov bought our laundrywoman's children for 40 rubles each.

Or take Nazar's granddaughter, a lacemaker.

Pototskaya liked her, and Gleb Andreyevich gave her away.

How wouldn't they go out?

Even cats miss their kittens.

And they are people.

Okay.

No one else will leave the estate.

If I don't give them my permission.

Darya Nikolayevna...

Let the laundrywoman visit her kids at least.

If goes for everyone!

Every single one of you!

So you're saying your sister doesn't gossip?

What do we do with this one, madam?

Put her in the barn.

Let her think about it.

Why did you go there?

How many times did I tell you to listen to me?

Andrey!

What do you think will happen to Fyokla?

I asked the manager, but he's not himself.

He went to the village.

Told me to stay out of it and mind our own business.

But how can I stay out of it?

She's my friend!

Hold it!

- Mom, when? - Soon.

Porridge again.

And what did you think? That madam will feed you from her table?

Avdotya!

Yes, it's me.

Fyokla and Natalya sent you treats.

Don't stare! Dig in!

Dig in!

Here you go.

So you're spreading rumors?

Bad-mouthing our mistress?

So that's what this is about.

I didn't bad-mouth her.

She's doing it herself.

Why are you here? Where's Fyokla?

What will happen to your sister and mother is now up to you.

Fyokla!

Aksinya, is that you?

Fyokla!

You need to run.

I packed a bag for you.

Madam will have no mercy on you. I know her.

Where do I run? I have nowhere to go.

I'm from Troitskoye. Everyone knows me.

To the city. Or to the forest.

Where you can hide and wait.

What to wait? I'm a coward, not like you.

You know how many bad people are out there?

They'll catch me and bring me back. And my mom will get hurt too.

You always think of others.

Fyokla, you don't know how evil she is.

Look at Nastya.

She's locked up with the young master.

At least she put her out of sight.

It hurts just to look at her.

At Avdotya spared her daughter, saved her strength.

Maybe she'll spare me too.

Maybe, maybe.

I don't think it'll end like this.

Please.

For the last time.

Run!

Aksinya, you shouldn't have brought this.

Better give it to the kids.

You're even more scared than I am.

See, no one's coming for me.

Maybe this barn is my punishment, and that's all.

I'll pray. I hope they won't flog me to death.

What do you think?

Go, Aksinya.

Please go. Or you'll get hurt too if they find out you covered for me.

Maybe God will have mercy on me, and madam will forgive me.

- Please leave. - Take it.

It's done, madam.

Her sister will tell them everything we need.

I scared her properly, and she's putty.

That's good.

What then?

I promised her sister that we won't hurt Fyokla and her mother.

You'll see what then.

Gather everyone.

Drop everything and get to the yard.

What for?

Sure not to give us candies!

Go.

Ignat Fedotych, why are you so hasty? Did something happen?

Nothing happened.

No good deed ever goes unpunished.

I don't get you.

I'm going to take milk to the house.

And visit Fyokla while I'm there.

No, wait.

Don't you have other things to do?

Kids will take it.

And you...

See, over there?

Men are cutting wood.

Go tell them to take it to the yard.

Why me? Can't you do it yourself?

I have no time to run around!

I have other things to do!

The entire household is on me!

- I said go! - What's the matter with you?

Go, go!

Kids, take milk to the kitchen.

Here.

Be careful.

Poor woman.

Lidya, did you call for me?

Are you having a feast?

Bring your kids, Serafima.

And tell all the women to come down here.

My sister from Troitskoye sent us treats.

Wow!

Looks like they are thriving there.

Looks like the new mistress is kind.

Yes, she is.

And they said she's evil.

Flogs people.

Doesn't spare her own son.

They're lying.

The young master fell from a horse.

And the new mistress is kind.

Everyone's envy.

Leave some for your sister!

Hey, kid!

Where are the men?

I was told to get everyone back. And there's no one here.

They've already left.

Left?

Why did he sent me here then?

Mommy! Mommy! Mommy!

They're about to flog Fyokla!

Let's go!

That's why he sent me away.

That's why he sent me away.

Madam, everything's ready.

People, come on!

People, what are you doing?

Make way! Let me through!

Fyokla!

You bastard!

Madam!

Madam, have mercy!

It's not her fault! Punish me instead!

- Don't make it worse! - It can't be worse!

Have mercy! She's just a child! A girl!

We're people, just like you!

Don't you have a heart?

You don't spare neither strangers nor your own son!

Calm down, Natalya, or you'll be next.

Have mercy on her!

Fyokla! Daughter!

Please, you're good people!

Daughter! Daughter!

Now I see who she got her long tongue from.

Fyokla!

Daughter! Let go off me!

- Please! You're good people! - Let go off me!

Please! Help me for God's sake!

Please help me!

- Daughter! - Please don't do it!

For God's sake!

Help me!

- Help me! - Daughter!

My dear! My daughter!

Fyokla!

Hold her!

What have you done?

Bastards!

Are you people or not?

I curse you!

I curse you!

Let her live with it. Guilt is worse than death.

I curse you!

It's her fault. We told them.

But it's her daughter.

It's her fault, madam.

We told them.

It'll be a lesson to others. That'll teach them.

We told you, Natalya. It's your fault.

What?

What do you know?

Quiet!

What do you know?

Quiet!

Quiet, quiet.

Quiet.

Come here. Come to me.

God, what has she done to you?

Quiet.

Lie down.

Lie down.

Close your eyes.

What's the matter with her, Aksinya?

Your sister is sick.

Very sick.

And where's Mommy gone?

She needs to do something.

To help Fyokla.

Mommy, this is for you.

What brings you here?

Please, help me.

My daughter is dying.

Help you?

Have you forgotten how you threw me out of the village?

If there was no rain, you blamed me.

A baby died, my fault again.

Who burned down my house?

Who dragged me through the mud?

And now you remember me?

Get out of here!

People are different. Why are you punishing me for this?

Help me!

I have no other hope!

My daughter is dying!

These bastards cut off my daughter's tongue!

Her tongue?

Looks like your mistress is kind.

Please help me!

Sure I can help.

But how are you going to pay me?

Like you don't know that serfs have nothing but a soul.

You're lying!

At least I won't be guilty alone.

At least I won't suffer alone.

Did I...

Did I become like this because I wanted to?

It's them...

It's because of them.

They made my soul ugly.

If only he came back...

If only...

If only he came back, I would forgive him.

I would forgive him.

What's this?

What's this?

You think it's clean? Clean?

Do you spare your hands?

I'll teach you!

I'll teach you!

I'll teach you!

I'll teach you how to do the laundry!

Wash it again!

Curse you!

Why are you here?

It's your fault, Natalya.

I told you.

You should've been smarter.

Curse you all!

You'll pay for everything.

Do you hear me? You'll pay for this.

Why are you still standing around?

Who's going to work?

What are you doing here?

Oh my God!

You scared me!

Father!

Here.

Madam sent you treats.

- That's good. - Yes.

Okay. Go to services and don't miss.

And keep a fast, or you'll burn in hell.

- Excuse me! - What?

Father!

Would you give me absolution?

It's long till Sunday.

Well...

I don't have the robe and...

Okay.

Bow your head down.

Our Lord Jesus Christ will forgive you all your sins, voluntary and involuntary.

- Thank you! - That's it! Cleared?

Go home. It'll be dark soon.

And come to the service tomorrow.

Did she call for you, Ignat Fedotych?

I'm going to the mistress with a report.

Step aside, dear!

Here's the money for yarn, madam.

We sold it well.

Negotiated a good price.

Did you sell yarn or hay?

- Isn't it enough? - No!

Forgive me, madam.

How can she, madam? I haven't taken a kopeck in my entire life.

Enough, enough.

Go.

What's the matter?

Why are you still here?

You dirty old man.

Don't come to the house again.

Report to Avdotya.

Please forgive me, madam.

Your Highness, it's time for your lesson.

Go away. I'm sick of you.

I'll finish eating and go ride a horse.

Go get me a horse.

Your Highness!

I said go!

Or I'll tell Mommy, and she'll hang you.

Here's your horse, Your Highness.

I don't want this horse.

I want another one.

Which one?

You know which one.

A live one.

Enough.

Your Majesty.

The Polish ambassador has arrived.

Should I postpone the meeting until tomorrow?

No, why? Let him in.

I'm grateful for the honor of being accepted by you personally, Your Highness.

Please forgive me for interrupting your entertainment.

King August sends his humble regards and asks...

Business can wait, Mr. Poniatowski.

Better tell me what they say about me in Poland.

Only bad things, right?

They say you're the wisest and the most enlightened ruler in the whole world.

But everything they say is a lie.

In reality, the Russian empress is not only the wisest ruler...

But also the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.

This is a great honor for me.

I forgive you this unfair flattery.

Please take a seat.

Your Highness, did you have enough fun?

No!

You need to study, and this show is not for kids!

So what?

Come on, get down on your knees.

I'll ride you.

I'm asking you not to do this.

Go, go, horse!

Stop it, Your Highness!

You won't catch me!

You won't catch me!

You won't catch me! You won't catch me!

Stop it, Your Highness!

Okay.

I'll go to the lesson.

If you'll be my horse.

Don't argue.

Go, go, horse!

Faster!

Faster! Faster! Faster!

Your Highness, this is too much.

I'll teach you a lesson!

How's that for a lesson, Your Highness?

What do you say to that?

What's going on here?

It's my fault, Your Highness. I lost my temper.

Go to your room.

I forgive you this time.

But this can't happen again.

Don't embarrass me, you fool.

Shall we continue?

Let's go.

Saltykov!

Sergey!

We've just talked about you in Troitskoye.

Darya Nikolayevna says hello!

Poor Darya Nikolayevna is so miserable.

She locked herself in that village.

Pacing like a beast in the cage.

Bites everyone who comes near her.

But I think she's just very lonely.

And her son is so cute! Sergey. He's your nephew, isn't he?

You should visit her!

I think she'll be happy.

She's alive...