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Life should be lived to the full

That's why God has blessed us with good health

None of us can see what lies ahead

The future might not be so rosy

Once you're married, it's goodbye to fun

A woman is weighed down with chores, while her husband goes off to the pub

Marriage means an end to fun: it brings nothing but woe

Trouble and strife all day long...

Life should be lived to the full

That's why God has blessed us with good health

Real happiness comes only to those who seize life with both hands

Why are you so sad, dearest Ma�enka?

I can't help feeling anxious

Mother tells me that the man they want me to marry is to pay us a visit

O God, how will it end?

Everything will be fine!

Don't worry, just trust me

You must simply stand firm...

Don't give in to them!

That's enough sighing and complaining

True love will always prevail

Life should be lived to the full

That's why God has blessed us with good health

Real happiness comes only to those who seize life with both hands

Come with us, and chase away all gloomy thoughts with singing and dancing!

The music's beginning, let's dance!

Let's dance!

Does it really have to be like this? I'm so unhappy

What has happened to make you so sad?

It's no wonder I'm sad

Today Farmer Micha and his son are coming to ask for my hand

They could already be here!

And what will you say to them?

What will I say?

How can you ask!

I can never belong to another, Jenik!

The trouble is, my parents... My father has given his word

Well, that's a pity!

Is that the best you can say?

What's the matter: are you afraid of something...

...or of someone?

Jenik, swear to me that there's no one else in your life

I can't help thinking that perhaps you're pining for some other girl

I'd never do that!

If I ever find out that you have someone else...

...then I'd really hate you for that

I'd really hate you if you found someone else

So tell me, Jenik, what happened?

What made you leave your home and your loved ones behind?

Tell me...

Tell me, Jenik, why did you fall out with them?

If I ever find out that you have someone else...

...then I'd really hate you for that

I'd really hate you if you found someone else

Tell me, Jenik, what happened?

What made you leave your home and your loved ones behind?

Tell me, Jenik!

I know nothing of the life you led before we met

My father often asks about your past

My life hasn't been easy

My father is quite wealthy...

...but my mother died young

Unfortunately, my father married again

My stepmother hated me and drove me from home

I made my own way in the world...

...and found work far away from home

A mother's love is a blessing

But a stepmother's spite is a curse!

If she turns against the poor orphan, she can make his life a misery

A mother's love is a blessing

But a stepmother's spite is a curse!

If she turns against the poor orphan, she can make his life a misery

She deprives him of all affection

A mother's love is a blessing

But a stepmother's spite is a curse!

She can make an orphan's life a misery

She deprives him of all affection

But whatever happens, true love will always prevail

True love will always prevail

We have sworn our love for each other

We have vowed to be ever faithful

We will always be true to each other

We have sworn our love for each other

We have vowed to be ever faithful

We will always be true to each other

Ma�enka!

Here they come!

My father is with them: they're looking for me

I'd rather they didn't see me!

Farewell

My darling!

- Farewell - Don't forget me!

Farewell

As I was saying, my dear sir...

You have given your word

And so everything is now settled!

You can rely on me

I know what's what, and nothing escapes my eagle eye

And if your daughter causes trouble, I'll soon sort her out

As I was saying, my dear sir...

You have given your word

And so everything is now settled!

Just trust me

You know you can trust me

Well, what do you say, my dear?

I'm quite satisfied

We shouldn't allow ourselves to be rushed into anything

We need to mull it over and find out what the bride thinks

She may have some objections

What do you mean, objections?

Your firmness and my cunning will be more than a match....

...for any objections that could be made to this marriage

It rather depends on who's the bridegroom

What do you mean, who's the bridegroom?

What a question!

He must be a good catch if I'm prepared to vouch for him!

You must surely know Tobia� Micha?

But just in case you don't...

...you can take it from me that his farm is worth a fortune!

As I was saying, my dear sir...

You have given your word...

And so everything is now settled!

- We shouldn't rush into this - Well, I'm quite satisfied

You can rely on me: I know what's what...

...and nothing escapes my eagle eye

Of course, I've known Tobia� Micha ever since I was a boy

He has two sons:

Jenik by his first wife and Va�ek by the second

But I've never met either of them

That's true. But years ago you swore a legally-binding oath...

...that you would give your daughter to his son

And which son do you have in mind?

Which son? There's only one worth speaking of: Va�ek!

His other son is a good-for-nothing: no one even knows where he is

What sort of a lad is this Va�ek? Why didn't you bring him with you?

He's a good, decent lad

He doesn't waste his time on frivolities

He has such a sweet nature

What's not to like about him?

Any mother would be glad to have a son like Va�ek

He's a good, decent lad

He doesn't waste his time on frivolities

He has such a sweet nature

He's neither too big nor too small

...neither fat nor thin...

...neither lame nor deaf...

...neither silly nor full of himself...

...neither big nor small...

...neither fat nor thin...

...neither lame nor deaf...

...neither silly nor full of himself...

...neither a spendthrift nor a miser

In a word, he's just right

He has a fine physique...

...and the farm is worth a fortune!

Well, then...

What more could you ask for?

He's a good, decent lad

He doesn't waste his time on frivolities

He has such a sweet nature

There must be something in what you say

Your description sounds very convincing

He's neither too big nor too small

...neither fat nor thin...

...neither lame nor deaf...

...neither silly nor full of himself...

...neither a spendthrift nor a miser

In a word, he's just right

He has a fine physique...

...and the farm is worth a fortune!

What more could you ask for?

- Your description is very convincing - What more could you ask?

Here she comes!

This calls for careful handling

Dear father, dear mother...

...did you want to speak to me?

I was just asking them if you have a sweetheart

Has no one taken your fancy yet?

If not, I have the perfect suitor for you

The perfect suitor for me?

Just wait until you've seen him for yourself

If you don't like him, you can always refuse him

I'll know once I've seen him for myself

If I don't like him, I can always refuse him

That's enough talk: it's time to get down to business

Ma�enka only has to say the word, and everything will be settled

Not so fast: I won't be rushed!

There's just one small hitch that hasn't occurred to you

Hitch, what hitch? I'll see to any hitches

Once I set my mind to a problem, I'm invincible!

I'm already in love with someone else

She's already in love with someone else

- He's the one for her - He's the one for me

She can just send him packing: he'll soon find someone else!

But I've already given him my word

Your word means nothing to me

And I've signed a contract

Then we'll tear the contract up

Just you try!

Trust me: I know what's best

With my sagacity...

...and my perspicacity...

...I'm more than a match for any problem

Where others admit defeat, with my wisdom I prevail

With my wisdom I prevail

Where others admit defeat, with his wisdom he prevails

Jenik will never give me up: I'd stake my life on that

It matters little whether or not he's prepared to give you up

I've pledged my word to Tobia� Micha, before witnesses

And what kind of a pledge was that, pray?

Here it is, in black and white: signed by all parties present

That means nothing to me

Jenik and I know nothing about it, and we'll never accept it

What is the world coming to?

But where are Micha and his son?

Where's that ideal suitor?

He ought to speak to Ma�enka himself

Of course he should!

Only... he isn't used to female company

He's as timid as a lamb

That's not much use when it comes to courting!

It would be better if you and Micha could have a chat in the other inn

It's going to be noisy here: they're about to have a dance

Meanwhile, I'll find Jenik and have a word with him

Come on, girls, let's dance the polka

As we dance hand in hand, the world spins around us

As we dance hand in hand, the world spins around us

Come on, girls, let's dance!

As we dance hand in hand, the world spins around us

Deep bass and tinkling cimbalom set our feet tapping

The ground moves beneath our feet, and we just can't stand still!

Beer is a gift from heaven!

It helps banish all your troubles...

...and gives you strength and courage

Without beer, a man is nothing

There's trouble enough on this earth...

...and he who takes things too seriously is a fool

Listen, lads

You can take my word for it:

Love is even better than wine or beer

It's the only thing that brings true happiness

Our Jenik is head over heels in love

Let's hope this fellow doesn't upset his plans

And what if I do?

I'd be doing him a favour

Good advice and money never go amiss

And he who puts them to good use will always do well

Beer is a gift from heaven

And so is money!

It helps banish all your troubles

But love is the only thing that brings happiness

It gives you strength and courage

- Love's the only source of joy - But money's important too

My - my -

My mo- mother...

...told - told -

- told me...

...that - that...

...she w- would...

...keep - keep...

...an eye open for me

And... that...

...if I wanted to - to get married...

...she would arrange a w- wedding for me

And... that...

...if I wanted to - to get married...

...she would arrange a w- wedding for me

B- but...

...if I don't...

...g- get...

...a move on...

...I'll be the la- la- laughing-stock of the village

I'll be the la- la- laughing-stock of the village

I'll be the laughing-stock of the village!

You must be Ma�enka Kru�inova's fianc�

Ye- ye- yes, how - how - how do you know?

You can tell just by looking at you

What a get-up!

The whole village is talking about you, and pities you

P- p- pities me? Why?

Because they all know that Ma�enka will cheat on you

She already loves someone else!

How- how can she love someone else, when she's g- g- got me?

You?

Does she already know you?

She doesn't yet know me, b- but she knows that I'm her fi- fi- fianc�!

Of course she knows...

That's why she's looking forward to making your life a misery...

...and driving you to an early grave

That's t- t- terrible!

B- b- but m- m- mother said... that I've g- g- got to get married

Of course, a fine young man like you could have his pick of any girl...

...if he really wanted to

I do want to!

I know of a girl who is madly in love with you

Ever since she first saw you, her heart has ached for you

My- my- my goodness...

What a stroke of luck!

A g- girl...

...has fallen for me

What a stroke of luck!

B- b- but - what will Ma�enka say?

Nothing: she's planning to run away right after the wedding

But my mother will be furious

She'll get over it when she sees your bride

Is she pretty?

Just as pretty as Ma�enka

Is she young?

Exactly the same age as Ma�enka

I know of a girl who is madly in love with you

Ever since she first saw you, her heart has ached for you

What a stroke of luck!

Does she really want to marry me?

You can't reject her

If you do, she'll die of a broken heart

She'll throw herself into the river

She'll poison herself, she'll weep day and night

And all because you rejected her!

Why- why are you cr-crying?

Because you don't want to marry her!

But I- I- I do want to - if only I could!

You're just making excuses

That poor girl is in love with you

But you would let her die of a broken heart

I'm n-n-n-not letting her!

If she's l-l-like you...

...then I love her too

- Could you love a girl like me? - I c-c-c-could!

- Would you really want to marry me? - I w-w-w-would!

I would love you as tenderly as if you were a babe in arms

- Could you love a girl like me? - I c-c-c-could!

- Would you really want to marry me? - I w-w-w-would!

Then give me your hand and swear this oath

Swear that you won't marry Ma�enka...

...and that you renounce her for ever

- Swear it! - Swear? But I never swear!

He who marries Ma�enka will have nothing but bad luck

An awful fate lies in store for him

So make up your mind, and swear after me

I- I- I swear!

- I renounce Ma�enka - I re- re- renounce her

I don't want to see her

I don't want to hear of her again

I don't want to see her or hear of her again

I renounce her for ever!

I know of a girl who is madly in love with you

Ever since she first saw you, her heart has ached for you

Oh, what a stroke of luck!

Well, she's rich and pretty, and her name is Bella

But does she actually love me?

I'll soon see to that

Just say that you'll renounce Ma�enka

No, never! That would break my heart

Fine words butter no parsnips!

What really matters is money!

So this woman you want me to marry has lots of money?

Of course!

Now then, young man, just listen to my advice

I'd rather go and have a few beers with the lads

Don't you know who I am?

No, I don't: but then you don't know who I am either

I've heard that you're a good lad, honest and hard-working

But you've got a few things to learn about love

Do you have any money to your name?

Lots of lads get married without so much as a penny

Most pretty girls only want a good-looking young man

Listen to me: I'm a man of the world, and I know a thing or two

Married life without money is anything but a bed of roses

Tell me, where do you come from?

I know what's what, and I'll give you some good advice

I come from far away: from a village near the Moravian border

Why not find yourself a wife there? The girls here aren't worth your while!

That might be true of the others

But my Ma�enka's a real treasure

She's the loveliest girl of all

Every young man has eyes only for his sweetheart

For him, she's the loveliest girl in the whole world...

...until the day she deceives him

By the time he realises his mistake, it's already too late

There's no point in crying over spilt milk!

But a sensible man, a far-sighted man...

...thinks hard before getting married

He weighs up what's in it for him

And if it's not worth the effort, he gets out while he still can

What are you trying to say?

I don't understand what you're driving at

I've got a more suitable bride for you, young man

I know a girl who has plenty of money

He knows a girl who has plenty of money

And who'll get a cottage as her dowry

I know a girl who has plenty of money

He knows a girl who has plenty of money

And who'll get a cottage as her dowry

She's got two cows and a lovely calf, plenty of ducks, geese and pigs...

...a field of her own and a new cupboard, too

She's got two cows and a lovely calf, plenty of ducks, geese and pigs...

...a field of her own and a new cupboard, too

Now, that would be something to start with!

- I know a girl... - He knows a girl...

...who has plenty of money!

That would be something to start with!

If you agree to give up Ma�enka, I'll make it worth your while

Yes, here's my hand on it

I'll give you a hundred florins if you'll just back off

Only a hundred for such a great love?

I'll never sell her off for so little!

All right, let's make it two hundred

That's still not very much!

Three hundred!

I'm only offering you that much to clinch the deal quickly

If you won't accept my final offer, we'll have to resort to other means

We'll have you driven out of here!

Then you won't have either a bride or three hundred florins

But who will pay me this money?

I will

You? Surely not on your own behalf?

I wouldn't sell Ma�enka to you, not even for a million florins

Don't be stupid! I don't want her for myself

One wife is more than enough for me

I'm only acting on behalf of the son of my neighbour, Tobia� Micha

As soon as the deal is settled, you'll get your three hundred

But then you'll have to clear out of here!

All right, I accept your three hundred

Put the money on the table and we'll call it a day!

But only on condition that Ma�enka marries no one else...

...but the son of Tobia� Micha

Anyone else, and the deal's off

Of course, my dear young fellow

No one else will marry her: only Micha's son

And I won't relinquish her to anyone else

Only to Micha's son!

That must be included in the contract

We'll draw it up right away and summon the witnesses

- One more thing - What?

There must be one more clause

As soon as Ma�enka and Micha's son have agreed to marry...

Micha will no longer insist that Ma�enka's father pays what he owes him

The debt will be wiped out

Yes, yes, I'll make sure it's all in the contract

Just wait until he finds out on whose behalf he has bought a bride!

How could anyone believe that I would really sell Ma�enka?

My darling Ma�enka, angel of my heart

There's nothing I wouldn't do for her

I would never renounce her, not for all the money in the world

No other girl is her equal

Only those who know true love understand its value

Only those who know true love understand its value

Gather around now, good people

Come and witness the signing of this contract

We're ready to witness it

Everything we've agreed is now in the contract

Everything they've agreed is now in the contract

"I hereby undertake...�

�...to renounce my sweetheart"

He hereby undertakes...

...to renounce his sweetheart!

But to none other than the son of Tobia� Micha!

"To the son of Tobia� Micha"

On condition that he really loves her...

...and agrees to marry her of his own free will

It's all down here, exactly in your words

Can he really have renounced his sweetheart?

I never thought you would be so understanding

It's very decent of you to make such a sacrifice

Not so fast: you haven't heard the whole story yet

It should be made clear that we have agreed to pay Jenik three hundred florins

He's doing this for money

He has sold his Ma�enka!

Shame on him! How could he agree to sell her?

I take back what I said just now

Never in my life have I come across such a scoundrel as you!

Enough of all this shilly-shallying!

Let's get down to business

Sign here, please: first Jenik, then the witnesses

Here's my signature

Jenik of the Mountains

I'm glad to have seen you in your true colours!

He has sold his sweetheart...

...for three hundred florins!

He has sold his sweetheart!

How could he let her go so cheaply?

He has sold her for only three hundred florins

Shame on him!

I- I c-can't stop thinking about it

M-my life is in t-terrible d-danger!

Will she really p-poison me?

Or d-drive me to an early g-grave?

I- I c-can't stop thinking about it

M-my life is in t-terrible d-danger!

I- I c-can't stop thinking about it

M-my life is in t-terrible d-danger!

Va- Va�ek is condemned to die

I- I hope it won't be t-too p-painful!

I- I c-can't stop thinking about it

M-my life is in t-terrible d-danger!

We beg to inform you that later today...

...our troupe will present a show such as has never been seen before

A tightrope act...

A horseback act...

...and a ground-level act

Miss Esmeralda Salamanca...

...will perform an amazing tightrope act

A real Indian from Tahiti...

...(which is fifty thousand miles from here)...

...will swallow wives -

I mean, knives - and forks

But the best act of all we are saving till last

A real live American bear...

...will perform some amazing tricks for your delight and edification...

...and, by way of a grand finale, will dance the cancan with Miss Salamanca!

And so, most highly esteemed ladies and gentlemen...

...you are cordially invited to our show

But for now, we leave you with this modest preview

Let's go!

That'll b-b-be worth going to!

That g-g-girl has very nice legs!

Will you be coming to the show?

Y-y-y-yes! I'd love to see you on the tightrope!

Mr Ringmaster, sir! Something terrible has happened

Franta's been drinking so much, he can hardly stand

He says he's not up to doing the bear number today

What? But that's our best act

We can't do without the bear!

We've got to have him dancing the cancan

No, we can't let this happen!

We'll have to find a replacement... Perhaps some village lad could do it?

A village lad would give the game away and we'd be made a laughing stock

And he'd have to be the right size for the bearskin

People are already arriving: there's no time to lose!

This really is the limit!

She's nice: I w-w-wouldn't mind m-m-marrying her

That w-w-would be quite something

The whole v-v-village would t-t-turn out to watch

I like you: I'd be quite happy to marry you

You w-w-would?

The bearskin would fit him perfectly: it could have been made for him

Go and tell people we're about to start, while I have a word with this young man

Well, young sir, if you like Esmeralda you can have her

Why not take part in our show?

Then we'll see about the rest

Your sh-show?

I w-w-wouldn't know wh-wh-what to do

My love would teach you all you need to know

Love? That sounds nice

You'll have a good time with us. Always plenty of debts...

...er, I mean money, as much as you want to eat and drink...

...and as much freedom as you can handle

(It's essential for an artist to be free!)

No other profession commands as much respect as ours

Cumstus cumstorum, as they say in Latin

Most people regularly make fools of themselves...

...but only we do it with such consummate professionalism!

So, my darling: won't you join us and enjoy the rewards of my love?

You don't have to commit yourself: you can try before you buy

Just join us for a day!

Yes, just for a day: and then, my darling...

I'll be yours!

Wh-wh-what will I have to d-do?

- Dance the cancan! - The c-c-cancan?

- What's that? - We'll dance it together

B-but what will my m-mother say?

She won't know it's you!

We'll disguise you as a cute little creature

We'll put a golden collar round your neck

Your face will be hidden behind such a sweet little mask

You'll wear some nice soft boots

You'll be such a darling

You'll look just gorgeous

Everyone will be amazed when they see you dance

We'll disguise you as a cute little creature

We'll put a golden collar round your neck

Your face will be hidden behind such a sweet little mask

You'll wear some nice soft boots

You'll be such a darling

You'll look just gorgeous

Everyone will be amazed when they see you dance

We'll disguise you as a cute little creature

We'll put a golden collar round your neck

Yes, we'll disguise you as a cute little creature!

W-w-what have I d-d-done to deserve this?

Everyone w-wants either to l-love me or to k-kill me!

What's the matter, Va�i�ek?

Cheer up, son: you're going to get married soon

I- I- I'm afraid!

What is there to be afraid of, dear?

Nothing awful's going to happen to you

You'll have a wife soon, and that can't be bad!

No, indeed! All Va�i�ek has to do is sign this contract

Then everything will be settled

W-w-why do I have to sign it?

To say that you will marry Ma�enka Kru�inova

B-b-but I d-d-don't want to!

What?

He doesn't want to marry her?

What?

He doesn't want to marry her?

What could have happened?

Tell us!

Tell us, Va�ek

What put that idea in your head?

She w-would p-p-poison me...

...or d-d-drive me to an early g-grave

What a silly idea!

Tell us, where did you get it from?

S-s-someone just t-t-told me

Who was the scoundrel?

It was a girl

And what did she say?

She's very pretty, and she loves me

Do you know who she is?

No, I don't

I smell a rat here

I suspect that young fellow is involved in some way

I'll have to check this out

I smell a rat here

I suspect that young fellow is involved in some way

I'll have to check this out

He'll have to check this out

No! No!

I can't believe it!

There must be some mistake

My Jenik would never do such a dreadful thing

But it's true

What can't she believe?

That Jenik has sold her

Look, here's his signature on the contract

We are to pay him three hundred florins...

...to make him go away

Oh, what a vile trick!

How could he do this to me?

He swore that no sacrifice was too great for my sake!

At least now you know what he's really like

Just think what a lucky escape you've had!

So, sign here, my girl

What's happened to Va�ek?

He's over there, loitering by the pond

I'll never sign it!

I won't marry Va�ek

I'd rather remain single

I'll stay true to the memory of my love

There's nothing to be done

You'll have to accept it

Hey, Va�ek! Hey, Va�i�ek!

Come here a minute!

W-w-what do you want?

Sh-sh-she's the one!

You mean it was Ma�enka?

Sh-sh-she's the one!

The one who scared the wits out of you?

Sh-sh-she's the one who told me that she loves me

Well, that's Ma�enka, your bride-to-be!

Sh-sh-she's the one I like!

Let's get this over and done with: it's time to sign the contract

Please give me a moment

I need time to think

Think it over, Ma�enka

Don't do anything too hasty!

Think it over, Ma�enka

Don't do anything too hasty!

You have your future to consider

Don't be ruled by stubbornness!

Don't be ruled by stubbornness!

Think it over, girl

- Yes, I'll think it over - Don't do anything too hasty

Oh, how cruel!

How cruel it is to be deceived!

But I still can't believe it...

...even though I've seen it with my own eyes

I won't believe it, until I've spoken to him

Perhaps he knows nothing about it

Oh, if only I could discover the truth!

How beautiful was that dream of love!

How beautiful was that dream of love!

It blossomed with such hope

Over my poor heart a quiet star began to shine

I had such hopes for the future

I dreamt of a life of happiness with my beloved

Then fate dashed all my hopes and blighted my dreams of love

No, he couldn't be so deceitful!

It would be too cruel a blow

The earth itself would weep bitter tears over the death of our love

That dream of love...

How beautiful it was!

Over my poor heart a quiet star began to shine

That dream of love...

How beautiful it was!

Dearest Ma�enka, light of my life!

Tell me: how do things stand? Is there still hope for us?

Leave me alone! Your behaviour is a disgrace!

How could you stoop so low as to barter my heart away?

Well, is it true or not?

Yes or no: that's all I want to hear

Just let me explain...

I don't want any excuses:

Was that your signature or not?

All right then...

Yes, it was

Go away, then, and don't ever come near me again

Please just let me kiss you once more

Our love is over now

As for me...

I'm going to marry Va�ek!

That's a good joke!

That really is a good one!

What! How can you laugh?

I have every reason to laugh

Just let me explain...

I don't need any explanations

What a stubborn girl you are: you refuse even to hear the truth!

You refuse even to hear the truth!

If I really were guilty, how could I look you in the face?

What a stubborn girl you are: you refuse even to hear the truth!

What a deceitful man you are: I never want to see you again!

I never want to see you again!

I don't ever want to see your false smile again

What a deceitful man you are: I never want to see you again!

What a stubborn girl you are: you refuse even to hear the truth!

What a deceitful man you are: I never want to see you again!

- If I were guilty, I couldn't face you - I can't bear to see your false smile

What a stubborn girl you are: you refuse even to hear the truth!

What a deceitful man you are: I never want to see you again!

- I never want to see you again! - What a stubborn girl you are!

Well, young man, so you can't wait to get your hands on the money?

Just be patient a little longer...

As soon as the contract is signed, you'll be paid

This is disgusting!

Well, Ma�enka? Will you marry Micha's son?

Of course she'll marry him: I'll see to that!

You've certainly got your head screwed on the right way!

You're a scoundrel and a liar!

No, I'll never marry him!

I'd rather die!

How much is it worth to you, if I can get her to marry Micha's son?

What? Do you still think you can persuade me?

I can't believe this is happening to me

Be calm, my dear

Be calm, and trust me

You'll be happy: just wait and see!

Micha's son loves you more than anyone else

This marriage will bring you happiness, believe me

Be calm, my dear

Be calm, and trust me

Trust me!

O God, these words are killing me

Never were wiser words spoken: I heartily endorse them

And now...

It's time to summon the parents...

- Yes, I'll call my parents - Yes, call your parents

...and bring in the witnesses

- Let's end this shilly-shallying - Let's end this painful situation

It's time to summon the parents and bring in the witnesses...

...and bring all this shilly-shallying to an end

Don't you understand yet?

Go away! Haven't you done enough damage?

Have you made up your mind, Ma�enka? Do tell us what you've decided!

We're dying to know what you will do

Have you made up your mind, Ma�enka? Do tell us what you've decided!

Do tell us, Ma�enka!

I'll get my own back: I'll do something he won't expect

I'll teach that scheming Jenik!

I'll do as you ask!

Well done, Ma�enka: now that's cleared up, the wedding can go ahead

Let's have the wedding at once, so we can all celebrate!

It's Jenik! Where did you spring from?

Well, father, I spent a while wandering in foreign parts...

...until I decided it was time to return home

Can it really be true that this lowly lad...

...is Jenik, Micha's elder son?

I thought he was in the army!

Yes, I really am Micha's son

I'm not a soldier, though I've had to fight many battles against fate

You still seem to have found plenty of time for mischief!

I might have known that you wouldn't welcome me

But never mind: that doesn't bother me now

All that matters is that I can claim my bride as the son of Micha!

That doesn't count: it's nothing but a trick!

It's not a trick: it's just a cunning ruse

What's written is written!

Now it's for Ma�enka to decide which of us she wants to marry

The one she chooses will be a happy man indeed!

Ah, now I understand, dearest Jenik!

I am yours!

He's a cunning fellow, all right. He's certainly got the better of me!

My reputation is in shreds on account of his cunning ruse

What's happened to that wisdom of yours now?

You've made a complete ass of yourself!

What's happened to that wisdom of yours now? You've made a complete ass of yourself!

Your wisdom has deserted you

He's a cunning fellow, all right. He's certainly got the better of me!

- My reputation is in shreds - Your wisdom has deserted you

Look out: the bear's escaped!

The bear's on the loose, and he's heading this way!

D-don't be afraid: it's not a b-bear...

It's o-o-only Va�ek!

What do you think you're doing, you idiot? What a disgrace!

Get out of here, you good-for-nothing, and take off that silly get-up!

Well, my friend, you've got to admit that Va�ek isn't quite ready for marriage yet

He's still got some growing up to do

Don't forget that Jenik is also your son

He's your own flesh and blood

Be glad to be reunited with him after all this time

Give him your hand and make your peace with him!

Very well then...

I give you my blessing

Everything has turned out for the best

True love has triumphed

All strife is over...

...and we can now look forward to the wedding!