Tánya. Wait and let us hear what Fédor Iványch has to say. If he cannot persuade him, I will try a trick.
First Peasant. You will trick him?
Tánya. I will try.
Third Peasant. Oh, the girl wants to intercede for us? You get our request granted, and, let me say, we will agree to take care of you at the Commune's charge. That's it.
First Peasant. If this affair will be introduced into action, in rivality, we can pay you with gold.
Second Peasant. Of course!
Tánya. I can't promise for sure. As the proverb says: a trial is no joke, and—
First Peasant. And a request is no misfortune. That is so in rivality.
Scene LIV. The same and Fédor Iványch.
Fédor Iványch. No, my friends, you will not succeed. He does not consent, and he will not. Take your paper! Go, go!
First Peasant (takes the paper to Tánya). So, for example, we will be relaying on you.
Tánya. In a minute, in a minute. Go and wait in the street for me! I will be there at once, and I will tell you something. (Peasants exeunt.)
Scene LV. Fédor Iványch and Tánya.
Tánya. Fédor Iványch, my dear, please ask the master to come out for a minute. I have to tell him a word or two.
Fédor Iványch. What news is this?
Tánya. It is important, Fédor Iványch. Ask him, Fédor Iványch! There is nothing bad about it, upon my word!
