0:00:04.000,0:00:09.000 The Little Humpbacked Horse 0:00:09.000,0:00:15.000 Translated by Louis Zellikoff 0:00:15.000,0:00:53.000 Text edits and subs by N.Giroux 0:00:53.000,0:00:57.000 Past the woods and mountains steep, 0:00:57.000,0:01:02.000 Past the rolling waters deep, 0:01:02.000,0:01:06.000 You will find a hamlet pleasant 0:01:06.000,0:01:12.000 Where once dwelt an aged peasant. 0:01:12.000,0:01:15.000 Of his sons-and he had three 0:01:15.000,0:01:19.000 Th'eldest sharp was as could be; 0:01:19.000,0:01:24.000 Second was nor dull nor bright, 0:01:24.000,0:01:38.000 But the third-a fool all right. 0:01:38.000,0:01:41.000 But, upon an evil day, 0:01:41.000,0:01:45.000 Dire misfortune came their way- 0:01:45.000,0:01:48.000 Someone, 'twixt the dark and dawn, 0:01:48.000,0:01:51.000 Took to trampling down their corn; 0:01:51.000,0:01:54.000 Never had such grief before 0:01:54.000,0:01:57.000 Come to visit at their door; 0:01:57.000,0:01:59.000 Day and night they sat and thought 0:01:59.000,0:02:02.000 How the villain could be caught, 0:02:02.000,0:02:05.000 Till at last they understood 0:02:05.000,0:02:08.000 Nightly guard would do them good. 0:02:08.000,0:02:12.000 You, Ivan just go around 0:02:12.000,0:02:15.000 Watch the field and space abound 0:02:15.000,0:02:18.000 Danila and Iíll stay behind 0:02:18.000,0:02:47.000 Soon the pesky thief weíll find. 0:02:47.000,0:02:55.000 Stars, starsÖ one, two, threeÖ 0:02:55.000,0:02:58.000 All night long, I count thee 0:02:58.000,0:03:05.000 Three, four, fiveÖand sixth one too! 0:03:05.000,0:03:31.000 Ainít no summing you on fingers few! 0:03:31.000,0:03:36.000 "Oh, ho ho-so this is it! 0:03:36.000,0:04:40.000 You're the rogue-but wait a bit! 0:04:40.000,0:04:44.000 Since you sat me, I confess 0:04:44.000,0:04:47.000 I am yours now to possessÖ 0:04:47.000,0:04:50.000 But if you will set me free 0:04:50.000,0:04:53.000 Two brave stallions I would give thee 0:04:53.000,0:04:57.000 And such handsome steeds I'd bear 0:04:57.000,0:05:33.000 As have ne'er been seen, I swear. 0:05:33.000,0:05:37.000 And a third I promise you, 0:05:37.000,0:05:41.000 Only twelve hands high, with two 0:05:41.000,0:05:45.000 Little humps upon his back- 0:05:45.000,0:05:48.000 Ears-a yard long... 0:05:48.000,0:05:52.000 If you wish, why, sell the two, 0:05:52.000,0:05:55.000 But, Ivan, whate'er you do, 0:05:55.000,0:05:58.000 Part not with the little steed, 0:05:58.000,0:06:00.000 Though you be in direst need. 0:06:00.000,0:06:04.000 Faithful friend to you he'll be, 0:06:04.000,0:06:38.000 Where you go, on land or sea. 0:06:38.000,0:06:43.000 So, farewell, Ivan 0:06:43.000,0:06:52.000 For now I will roam free... 0:06:52.000,0:07:27.000 -Not in our fieldsÖhopefully!!! 0:07:27.000,0:07:31.000 Log house, stoveÖ all swing around, 0:07:31.000,0:07:34.000 Ainít no place for their master to lay down 0:07:34.000,0:07:37.000 Where in this hangover dread 0:07:37.000,0:07:41.000 Shall I hide my rowdy head ? 0:07:41.000,0:07:45.000 Hey, stomp with your foot 0:07:45.000,0:07:47.000 Donít you worry ëbout the boot 0:07:47.000,0:07:51.000 Drunks ìknee-deepî all seas shall measure 0:07:51.000,0:08:07.000 But their heads they do not treasure 0:08:07.000,0:08:10.000 Lord be merciful and fair! 0:08:10.000,0:08:14.000 Just you look what lovely pair 0:08:14.000,0:08:21.000 Our young fool has hidden thereÖ 0:08:21.000,0:08:25.000 Across the meadows and the ponds 0:08:25.000,0:08:30.000 At dawnís earliest hour 0:08:30.000,0:08:34.000 The rain of multicolored gems 0:08:34.000,0:08:39.000 The Sun from its beard doth shower 0:08:39.000,0:08:44.000 Oh, the field, the field of mine 0:08:44.000,0:09:11.000 Roaming free just feels so fine! 0:09:11.000,0:09:14.000 Oh, my horses black as night, 0:09:14.000,0:09:19.000 With your golden manes so bright! 0:09:19.000,0:09:21.000 Did not I look after you? 0:09:21.000,0:09:25.000 What foul devil stole you? Who? 0:09:25.000,0:09:29.000 Donít blame devils for their deeds- 0:09:29.000,0:09:33.000 Your two brothers stole those steeds. 0:09:33.000,0:09:37.000 Yes, your loss is great, I know- 0:09:37.000,0:09:41.000 But I'll help you in your woe. 0:09:41.000,0:09:44.000 Mount my back-when I say: 'Go', 0:09:44.000,0:11:04.085 Hold to me for all you know. 0:11:04.085,0:11:08.085 Now, this is a'curious light. 0:11:08.085,0:11:10.085 Look-there's light in plenty here- 0:11:10.085,0:11:16.085 But no smoke or heat-I swear 0:11:16.085,0:11:19.085 And you very well may stare! 0:11:19.085,0:11:22.085 That's a Fire-Bird's feather there! 0:11:22.085,0:11:25.085 But, Ivan, for your own sake, 0:11:25.085,0:11:28.085 Touch it not, for in its wake 0:11:28.085,0:11:30.085 Many sorrows, many woes 0:11:30.085,0:11:33.085 Follow everywhere it goes 0:11:33.085,0:11:36.085 Is that what you're telling me? 0:11:36.085,0:11:38.085 Woes and sorrows-we shall see! 0:11:38.085,0:11:42.085 Many sorrows, many woes 0:11:42.085,0:11:46.085 Follow everywhere it goes 0:11:46.085,0:11:52.085 Capital City 0:11:52.085,0:11:56.085 Now, there was an old tradition 0:11:56.085,0:11:59.085 That, without the Mayor's permission, 0:11:59.085,0:12:02.085 Nothing could be bought or sold, 0:12:02.085,0:12:04.085 Nor for barter, nor for gold. 0:12:04.085,0:12:07.085 As the church-bells called for prayer, 0:12:07.085,0:12:09.085 On his palfrey rode the Mayor. 0:12:09.085,0:12:13.085 Golden trumpet gaily sounding, 0:12:13.085,0:12:16.085 Voice stentorian resounding: 0:12:16.085,0:12:20.085 Guests and honest merchants there, 0:12:20.085,0:12:24.085 Open up and sell your ware! 0:12:24.085,0:12:27.085 You, my watchmen, guard their stalls 0:12:27.085,0:12:30.085 Keep the order, squash the brawls! 0:12:30.085,0:12:34.085 Then the merchants loudly call, 0:12:34.085,0:12:36.085 As each opens up his stall: 0:12:36.085,0:12:41.085 "Honest masters-come this way! 0:12:41.085,0:12:46.085 See what wares we have today!î 0:12:46.085,0:12:48.085 Sables, ferretsÖ different furs 0:12:48.085,0:12:50.085 Pick and choose, you lovely girls! 0:12:50.085,0:12:53.085 Here I have the yokes renowned 0:12:53.085,0:12:56.085 Saddles and some horsewhips sound! 0:12:56.085,0:12:59.085 Tawed reins! 0:12:59.085,0:13:01.085 Honey cakes! 0:13:01.085,0:13:04.085 Spiced brine apples! 0:13:04.085,0:13:06.085 Tasty bakes! 0:13:06.085,0:13:09.085 Come young maidens and young lads! 0:13:09.085,0:13:26.085 Savor all my gingerbreads! 0:13:26.085,0:13:27.085 -Tsarís approaching 0:13:27.085,0:13:31.085 -Redhead chamberlain ëside him 0:13:31.085,0:13:59.085 Heís horse keepersí chief supreme. 0:13:59.085,0:14:02.085 Oh dear father! 0:14:02.085,0:14:07.085 Oh dear mother! 0:14:07.085,0:14:10.085 What a sight theyíre to behold 0:14:10.085,0:14:35.085 Just to me, you wil be sold! 0:14:35.085,0:14:38.085 My good people, who 0:14:38.085,0:14:41.085 Owns these handsome chargers two? 0:14:41.085,0:14:45.085 Tsar, these steeds belong to me, 0:14:45.085,0:14:52.085 I'm their owner, too, you see. 0:14:52.085,0:14:58.085 Will you sell them to me, say? 0:14:58.085,0:15:01.085 No, I'm swapping them today. 0:15:01.085,0:15:05.085 What will you be taking, then? 0:15:05.085,0:15:09.085 Twice five caps of silver 0:15:09.085,0:15:24.085 That I think will make it..ten? 0:15:24.085,0:16:04.085 I will give you that, young man! 0:16:04.085,0:16:07.085 Brothers, are you not ashamed? 0:16:07.085,0:16:11.085 Though you're clev'rer than Ivan, 0:16:11.085,0:16:15.085 Still, Ivan's an honest man. 0:16:15.085,0:16:18.085 Whatcha looking at, old snake? 0:16:18.085,0:17:04.085 Take the steeds, for goodness sake! 0:17:04.085,0:17:08.085 Oh, good people, what a show! 0:17:08.085,0:17:35.085 I could die just laughing so! 0:17:35.085,0:17:39.085 Now, my grooms can't hold those two- 0:17:39.085,0:17:41.085 So, there's nothing else to do, 0:17:41.085,0:17:43.085 But to come along with me. 0:17:43.085,0:17:47.085 I shall issue a decree, 0:17:47.085,0:17:51.085 Make you Master of my Horse, 0:17:51.085,0:17:54.085 Like a lord, you'll live, of course 0:17:54.085,0:17:57.085 What a wonder! Let it be 0:17:57.085,0:18:17.085 I shall serve Your Majesty! 0:18:17.085,0:18:21.085 Have I fallen from your grace ? 0:18:21.085,0:18:29.085 And my job which I embrace? 0:18:29.085,0:18:32.085 My displeasure, do observe! 0:18:32.085,0:18:36.085 Under Ivan you shall serve! 0:18:36.085,0:18:42.085 Take them, Ivan, faithful slave 0:18:42.085,0:20:04.006 To my stable, steeds so brave! 0:20:04.006,0:20:08.085 Just you wait, you dirty lout, 0:20:08.085,0:20:18.085 Time will come, I'll turn you out. 0:20:18.085,0:20:33.035 Tsarís Stables 0:20:33.035,0:20:39.085 Servant life is sloth and folly 0:20:39.085,0:20:45.085 Chasing pigeons-he is jolly 0:20:45.085,0:20:49.055 Steeds well-fed and clean appear 0:20:49.055,0:20:53.005 Could some ghost be working here? 0:20:53.005,0:20:56.035 Can it be, a goblin sprite 0:20:56.035,0:20:59.085 Comes and braids their manes at night? 0:20:59.085,0:21:04.085 Watch him-that's what I shall do. 0:21:04.085,0:21:59.085 And wonít stop until Iím through. 0:21:59.085,0:22:03.085 In the city now is night, 0:22:03.085,0:22:08.085 All around are sleeping tight 0:22:08.085,0:22:12.035 But no peace will come to me 0:22:12.035,0:22:20.085 Even when Iím tired, see? 0:22:20.085,0:22:24.015 Iíll your silky bangs unbraid 0:22:24.015,0:22:28.065 With a fine-toothed comb inlaid 0:22:28.065,0:22:33.065 Brush your manes and braid'em back 0:22:33.065,0:22:40.085 And admire your beauty black. 0:22:40.085,0:22:45.005 Oh you, skipping horses mine 0:22:45.005,0:22:49.001 You are graceful, you are fine! 0:22:49.001,0:22:54.065 But the heart perceives most dear 0:22:54.065,0:23:03.035 My humpback thatís always near. 0:23:03.035,0:23:08.085 Oh, so thatís whatís going on 0:23:08.085,0:23:50.065 With our little fiendish spawn! 0:23:50.065,0:23:54.075 This shall be your bitter end, 0:23:54.075,0:24:33.075 To the gallows youíll be sent. 0:24:33.075,0:24:36.005 To confess, O Majesty, 0:24:36.005,0:24:38.055 I have dared to come to thee! 0:24:38.055,0:24:42.005 Be not angry with thy slave. 0:24:42.005,0:24:44.035 Suffer me to speak, I crave. 0:24:44.035,0:24:47.065 Speak without any fibs, 0:24:47.065,0:24:50.045 Or the whip will count your ribs. 0:24:50.045,0:24:53.065 All the Court knows it is true, 0:24:53.065,0:25:03.015 That Ivan conceals from you 0:25:03.015,0:25:32.085 Fire-Bird's feather, SireÖBehold! 0:25:32.085,0:25:36.085 And he boasts, as I have heard, 0:25:36.085,0:25:39.085 That, did you but say the word, 0:25:39.085,0:25:43.085 He could bring the Bird of Fire 0:25:43.085,0:25:47.085 To your Royal Chamber, Sire. 0:25:47.085,0:25:51.035 Fetch for me that foolish lad! 0:25:51.035,0:26:18.035 Wonít escape my fist-too bad! 0:26:18.035,0:26:22.055 By what law and what decree 0:26:22.055,0:26:25.015 Have you from Our Majesty 0:26:25.015,0:26:28.005 Hidden what is ours by right? 0:26:28.005,0:26:32.005 Yes-the Fire-Bird's feather bright? 0:26:32.005,0:26:35.065 ëBout the feather in my hatÖ 0:26:35.065,0:26:35.065 How could he discover that? 0:26:35.065,0:26:38.055 How could he discover that? 0:26:38.055,0:26:42.015 I've no feather-and, how, pray, 0:26:42.015,0:26:45.005 Could such wonders come my way? 0:26:45.005,0:26:49.085 What? You dare refute thy Sire? 0:26:49.085,0:27:02.055 Look, what have just acquired! 0:27:02.055,0:27:06.025 Pardon me this once, please do 0:27:06.025,0:27:09.035 And I'll lie no more to you. 0:27:09.035,0:27:12.085 You'll be pardoned for the nonce, 0:27:12.085,0:27:16.015 Seeing you have sinned but once 0:27:16.015,0:27:21.085 You have boasted, as I've heard, 0:27:21.085,0:27:23.095 That, did I but say the word, 0:27:23.095,0:27:26.035 You could bring the Bird of Fire 0:27:26.035,0:27:29.065 To the Chamber of your Sire. 0:27:29.065,0:27:31.035 May the lightning strike my head 0:27:31.035,0:27:34.015 If such thing I ever said! 0:27:34.015,0:27:36.065 If you do not bring it to me 0:27:36.065,0:27:39.015 To my Royal Chamber, now, 0:27:39.015,0:27:42.025 By my Royal Beard I vow, 0:27:42.025,0:27:45.055 I will find you anywhere 0:27:45.055,0:27:52.075 And impale you, so take care. 0:27:52.075,0:28:00.005 Off, you serf! 0:28:00.005,0:28:18.035 Now you'll shed many a tear! 0:28:18.035,0:28:20.005 You rejected my advice- 0:28:20.005,0:28:23.075 Now, you have to pay the price. 0:28:23.075,0:28:27.005 Oh, whatever shall I do? 0:28:27.005,0:28:31.085 Help me, oh my friend so true. 0:28:31.085,0:28:36.085 I will say 'twixt you and me- 0:28:36.085,0:28:40.035 This is easy as can be. 0:28:40.035,0:28:43.015 Service lies ahead, so please 0:28:43.015,0:28:51.035 Put your mind, Ivan, at ease. 0:28:51.035,0:28:55.065 But whatever shall I do? 0:28:55.065,0:28:59.055 Help me, oh my friend so true. 0:28:59.055,0:29:01.055 Telling you in language plain, 0:29:01.055,0:29:04.005 We will need the best of grain, 0:29:04.005,0:29:06.085 And two troughs; then, if you please, 0:29:06.085,0:29:09.055 Wine, brought in from overseas. 0:29:09.055,0:29:12.065 Really, weíve no time to waste. 0:29:12.065,0:29:39.005 And at dawn we must make haste. 0:29:39.005,0:29:43.055 Hereís to where the Birds so bright 0:29:43.055,0:31:06.015 Flock before the dawn at night. 0:31:06.015,0:31:09.045 These are hellish beings, I swear 0:31:09.045,0:33:25.065 Fiery riff-raff everywhere 0:33:25.065,0:33:29.065 Oh, my little humpback dear, 0:33:29.065,0:33:51.035 Hurry fast,come-do you hear! 0:33:51.035,0:33:55.085 -Ivanís gone long time from here 0:33:55.085,0:33:59.085 -Somewhere lies he drunk, I fear. 0:33:59.085,0:34:03.085 Let you down this time, I think, 0:34:03.085,0:34:29.025 Broke decrees and did not blink 0:34:29.025,0:34:34.055 Were he empty-handed to arrive 0:34:34.055,0:34:42.065 I would have to skin the fool alive. 0:34:42.065,0:34:46.063 I am twisting little rope 0:34:46.063,0:34:50.085 Lovingly, kidís noose I grope 0:34:50.085,0:34:54.035 Just for his, of all the heads 0:34:54.035,0:34:58.095 He shall test the strength of threads. 0:34:58.095,0:35:02.007 Soon, Iíll finish with my noose 0:35:02.007,0:35:14.035 Insultís gone when heíll hang loose. 0:35:14.035,0:35:18.045 Vile hound, snout of swine 0:35:18.045,0:35:22.045 May you bow-like twist your spine! 0:35:22.045,0:35:26.085 May you choke on birch bark shoe! 0:35:26.085,0:35:39.035 May you fall the black earth through! 0:35:39.035,0:35:43.045 What have you brought back for me? 0:35:43.045,0:35:47.045 Show me! patienceís not my trait. 0:35:47.045,0:35:52.015 Father Tsar, a momentís wait! 0:35:52.015,0:35:54.045 Bid them first, Your Majesty, 0:35:54.045,0:35:57.085 Shut the chamber casement tight, 0:35:57.085,0:36:00.045 Draw the shades, keep out the light. 0:36:00.045,0:36:04.005 Hey, Boyars! You should make haste 0:36:04.005,0:36:47.035 need day with night replaced,[br]Shadows by the black embraced. 0:36:47.035,0:36:50.015 Call the firemen-and quick! 0:36:50.015,0:36:55.025 Water hose would do the trick! 0:36:55.025,0:36:59.065 Hold him still and hold him tight 0:36:59.065,0:37:06.015 Bind the rascal, bind him right 0:37:06.015,0:37:09.005 Get him, catch him, grab a hold! 0:37:09.005,0:37:21.075 Quickly, flee from fowl bold! 0:37:21.075,0:37:24.085 Oh how lively you do leap 0:37:24.085,0:37:56.075 Come enjoy your peaceful keep! 0:37:56.075,0:38:00.055 Vanya, friend, I love you so, 0:38:00.055,0:38:03.095 Lightened is my heart, you know. 0:38:03.095,0:38:06.085 And, in token of my joy, 0:38:06.085,0:38:23.055 Be my Royal Groom, my boy! 0:38:23.055,0:38:25.075 You won't always prosper so, 0:38:25.075,0:38:29.085 Have such foolish luck-oh no! 0:38:29.085,0:38:32.075 I'll get you in trouble, yet! 0:38:32.075,0:38:40.065 Yes, I will, my little pet! 0:38:40.065,0:38:44.045 In a distant clime, my brothers, 0:38:44.045,0:38:48.095 Flows an ocean, like no others; 0:38:48.095,0:38:51.085 And it washes foreign shores, 0:38:51.085,0:38:54.085 And it's sailed by merchant moors 0:38:54.085,0:38:57.085 Those who have sailed, and so know, 0:38:57.085,0:39:01.095 Tell about a maiden fair 0:39:01.095,0:39:05.085 Living on that ocean there.[br]She's no common maiden, see- 0:39:05.085,0:39:09.025 Daughter to the Sun is she, 0:39:09.025,0:39:11.095 Moonís her brother, goes the word 0:39:11.095,0:39:14.095 Scarlet dress she wears, I heard. 0:39:14.095,0:39:20.005 Sails a boat-of gold it's made, 0:39:20.005,0:39:23.008 And she wields a silver oar, 0:39:23.008,0:39:28.015 Steers that boat from shore to shore. 0:39:28.015,0:39:32.095 Gusli in her hand, she sings 0:39:32.095,0:39:39.085 As she plucks its silver strings. 0:39:39.085,0:39:43.045 I'll get you in trouble, yet! 0:39:43.045,0:39:56.085 Yes, I will, my little pet! 0:39:56.085,0:39:59.015 Get him, get him get him clean 0:39:59.015,0:40:01.095 Front and back and in between 0:40:01.095,0:40:04.035 Birch twig switch of leafy green 0:40:04.035,0:40:08.015 One,two-water off duckís back is dripping 0:40:08.015,0:40:16.035 Good health comes from all this whipping 0:40:16.035,0:40:19.015 And will be our Father mild 0:40:19.015,0:40:21.045 Rosy red like tender child 0:40:21.045,0:40:23.095 From the waters boiling wild 0:40:23.095,0:40:26.095 One,two-water off duckís back is dripping 0:40:26.095,0:40:30.015 Good health comes from all this whipping 0:40:30.015,0:40:32.095 Poor more water from the bowls 0:40:32.095,0:40:42.095 Bring more heat with steaming coals! 0:40:42.095,0:40:46.025 One,two-water off duckís back is dripping 0:40:46.025,0:40:49.015 Good health comes from all this whipping 0:40:49.015,0:40:51.095 Poor more water from the bowls 0:40:51.095,0:40:55.095 Bring more heat with steaming coals! 0:40:55.095,0:40:58.045 Tsar, your Vanya gaily said, 0:40:58.045,0:41:02.045 Swearing by your Royal Head, 0:41:02.045,0:41:04.075 That he knew this birdie-yes- 0:41:04.075,0:41:06.085 So he called her, I confess. 0:41:06.085,0:41:09.095 And, O Sire, it's also true 0:41:09.095,0:41:14.095 That he bragged to catch her, too. 0:41:14.095,0:41:17.005 I have been informed, dear Vanya, 0:41:17.005,0:41:19.045 That just now, my lad, you said, 0:41:19.045,0:41:21.095 Swearing by my Royal Head, 0:41:21.095,0:41:26.005 That, did I but say the word,[br]You could bring another bird. 0:41:26.005,0:41:29.005 For your Monarch-you did swear 0:41:29.005,0:41:32.045 You could catch the Tsar-Maid Fair. 0:41:32.045,0:41:35.095 Oh dear father, Iíve been hexed. 0:41:35.095,0:41:39.085 By such gossip Iím perplexed. 0:41:39.085,0:41:43.045 But no matter what you say 0:41:43.045,0:41:45.065 You will not fool me this way! 0:41:45.065,0:41:48.015 Look-If you do not bring to me 0:41:48.015,0:41:50.095 That Tsar-Maid, in short weeks three, 0:41:50.095,0:41:52.095 To my Chamber lovely bird, 0:41:52.095,0:41:54.095 Mark Ivan my royal word, 0:41:54.095,0:41:58.015 Tortures grand till your life ceases. 0:41:58.015,0:42:33.035 Youíll be pulled apart in pieces. 0:42:33.035,0:42:36.045 Turn your gaze ahead, at last 0:42:36.045,0:42:39.015 See ñ the ocean spreading vast 0:42:39.015,0:42:42.095 There it is, the whole year round, 0:42:42.095,0:42:46.095 This Tsar-Maiden can be found. 0:42:46.095,0:42:51.045 This Godís world is full of wonder 0:42:51.045,0:44:31.035 Look at all the beauty yonder! 0:44:31.035,0:44:35.095 In this lovely silky tent 0:44:35.095,0:44:39.085 I my loneliness lament 0:44:39.085,0:44:49.035 And for no-one my voice sings 0:44:49.035,0:45:10.035 As I nod and pluck my strings 0:45:10.035,0:45:15.085 Oh you wild winds, donít howl 0:45:15.085,0:45:21.085 Fall asleep, you beast and fowl 0:45:21.085,0:45:26.085 Slumber deep in vales and coves, 0:45:26.085,0:45:53.035 Mountains steep and oak tree groves 0:45:53.035,0:45:56.045 Master! Slumber quickly shirk 0:45:56.045,0:47:19.085 Tis the time to fix our work 0:47:19.085,0:47:22.095 Oh dear Tsar, itís time to sing 0:47:22.095,0:47:27.015 Since Tsar-Maiden he wonít bring 0:47:27.015,0:47:31.055 Serf has played another trick 0:47:31.055,0:48:17.025 Drive him in a coffin thick. 0:48:17.025,0:48:20.055 May you perish hound mean! 0:48:20.055,0:48:23.015 May you croak in a ravine! 0:48:23.015,0:48:26.045 May you fall into a pond, 0:48:26.045,0:48:38.085 When you roam the great beyond! 0:48:38.085,0:48:41.095 Peerless, beautiful princess- 0:48:41.095,0:48:45.055 Be my bride! Agree-say yes! 0:48:45.055,0:48:48.045 When I first saw you, desire 0:48:48.045,0:48:51.072 Burned within my breast like fire! 0:48:51.072,0:48:54.077 Oh! Your lovely eyes so bright- 0:48:54.077,0:48:59.035 They will haunt me day and night! 0:48:59.035,0:49:01.095 They will torture me by day 0:49:01.095,0:49:04.055 And at nights, drive sleep away! 0:49:04.055,0:49:08.095 Say but one sweet word to me 0:49:08.095,0:49:11.095 Everything is ready, see- 0:49:11.095,0:49:14.095 And tomorrow, oh my life, 0:49:14.095,0:49:18.045 We'll be wedded man and wife. 0:49:18.045,0:49:21.015 Oh, what need is there to wed? 0:49:21.015,0:49:26.075 I shall be alone instead! 0:49:26.075,0:49:28.085 What to do, O Maiden Fair? 0:49:28.085,0:49:32.055 Wedding dreams have made me square! 0:49:32.055,0:49:35.095 If you love me truly, bring 0:49:35.095,0:49:39.095 Me in three days' time, my ring 0:49:39.095,0:49:45.005 Lying in the ocean bed-[br]Only then can we be wed. 0:49:45.005,0:49:49.085 Get Ivan without ado! 0:49:49.085,0:49:52.035 Vanya-here's a job for you- 0:49:52.035,0:49:55.045 Go down to the ocean blue. 0:49:55.045,0:49:58.015 From its bottom, you must bring 0:49:58.015,0:50:02.065 Me the Tsar-Maid's signet-ring. 0:50:02.065,0:50:06.025 If you execute this task, 0:50:06.025,0:50:09.005 I will give you all you ask. 0:50:09.005,0:50:11.015 But I've only just got back, 0:50:11.015,0:50:13.075 And my joints are fit to crack. 0:50:13.075,0:50:15.095 Back to shore again so soon? 0:50:15.095,0:50:19.035 Want to marry fast, buffoon! 0:50:19.035,0:50:22.045 No more arguments, I say- 0:50:22.045,0:50:57.035 Now, be off without delay 0:50:57.035,0:51:00.005 They come out into the clearing 0:51:00.005,0:51:02.015 To the ocean Ivanís steering, 0:51:02.015,0:51:05.045 Where, with giant head and tail, 0:51:05.045,0:51:15.085 Lies the Monster-Marvel Whale. 0:51:15.085,0:51:18.045 These ten years he lies in pain, 0:51:18.045,0:51:21.025 Ignorant of how to gain 0:51:21.025,0:51:31.015 Pardon, to this very day. 0:51:31.015,0:51:34.045 Oh, his eyes are looking sad 0:51:34.045,0:51:37.065 Why this suffering and dread? 0:51:37.065,0:51:40.025 He endures this punishment, 0:51:40.025,0:51:43.095 For, without the Lord's consent, 0:51:43.095,0:51:47.045 Thirty ships, one day, he swallowed 0:51:47.045,0:51:50.025 As their ocean course they followed. 0:51:50.025,0:51:52.045 If he sets them free again 0:51:52.045,0:51:55.085 God will take away his pain, 0:51:55.085,0:51:59.095 May God speed you, gentles two- 0:51:59.095,0:52:04.015 Whither bound, and whence are you? 0:52:04.015,0:52:07.085 We're the Tsar-Maid's envoys, see- 0:52:07.085,0:52:11.045 From the capital are we 0:52:11.045,0:52:15.065 From seaís bottom please do bring 0:52:15.065,0:52:19.075 Us the Tsar-Maid's signet-ring. 0:52:19.075,0:52:22.095 For what sins, can you explain? 0:52:22.095,0:52:26.095 Must I bear this grief and pain? 0:52:26.095,0:52:30.045 Has some sin brought all this bane? 0:52:30.045,0:52:35.005 And how can I the pardon gain? 0:52:35.005,0:52:37.035 I can tell you, Monster-Whale 0:52:37.035,0:52:40.015 Why you suffer and you ail. 0:52:40.015,0:52:43.095 If you help me get the ring 0:52:43.095,0:52:49.085 Freedom my advice will bring. 0:52:49.085,0:52:55.095 Certainly-for friends like you 0:52:55.095,0:53:03.005 There is nothing I won't do. 0:53:03.005,0:53:07.015 Heed my words, 0 Christians true- 0:53:07.015,0:53:10.015 Mark what I am telling you- 0:53:10.015,0:53:12.015 If you wish to keep away 0:53:12.015,0:53:14.055 From a briny grave today, 0:53:14.055,0:53:18.065 Get you gone this minute, now! 0:53:18.065,0:53:22.015 Wonders will take place, I vow, 0:53:22.015,0:53:24.045 For the Monster Whale will turn 0:53:24.045,0:53:29.035 And the sea will seethe and churn. 0:53:29.035,0:53:31.015 Troubleís brewing! 0:53:31.015,0:53:33.075 Troubleís coming! 0:53:33.075,0:54:14.015 From the Whale we should be running!!! 0:54:14.015,0:54:16.095 Youíve endured this torment 0:54:16.095,0:54:19.015 Since without Lordís consent 0:54:19.015,0:54:21.085 Thirty ships, one day, you swallowed 0:54:21.085,0:54:24.065 As their ocean course they followed. 0:54:24.065,0:54:26.085 If you set them free again 0:54:26.085,0:54:57.065 God will take away your pain. 0:54:57.065,0:55:01.095 O'er the billows, o'er the sea, 0:55:01.095,0:55:08.005 O'er the ocean wide and free, 0:55:08.005,0:55:12.085 At the bottom of the world, 0:55:12.085,0:55:29.025 Fly our ships with sails unfurled. 0:55:29.025,0:55:33.085 Masts are rising higher yet, 0:55:33.085,0:55:40.035 Sails from foamy splashes wet, 0:55:40.035,0:55:45.035 Villages and forests green, 0:55:45.035,0:55:57.035 Native region can be seen. 0:55:57.035,0:56:00.095 Tell me, friends, what can I do 0:56:00.095,0:56:05.005 In return, or give to you? 0:56:05.005,0:56:09.015 From the oceanís floor Iíll bring 0:56:09.015,0:57:34.075 You the lovely Maiden's ring. 0:57:34.075,0:57:38.095 Brought no ring from underneathÖ 0:57:38.095,0:58:00.005 May he rot and all his teeth. 0:58:00.005,0:58:02.095 -Thank you kindly, Monster-Whale! 0:58:02.095,0:58:08.015 -No, tis you, my friend, I hail! 0:58:08.015,0:58:11.095 I'll remember till I die 0:58:11.095,0:58:21.085 What you've done for meñgood-bye! 0:58:21.085,0:58:25.025 I canít lift this heavy chest 0:58:25.025,0:58:28.095 Filled with fiendish hordes for jest 0:58:28.095,0:58:35.005 By the wily Monster Whale. 0:58:35.005,0:58:38.045 Mount my back and tightly so 0:58:38.045,0:59:45.015 Hold to me for all you know. 0:59:45.015,0:59:47.065 Maiden fair, hear my voice? 0:59:47.065,0:59:52.045 Ring is found- do rejoice! 0:59:52.045,0:59:56.025 And, forgive my boldness, do, 0:59:56.025,1:00:00.035 I just want to marry you. 1:00:00.035,1:00:03.095 Yes, I know, I know, my lad- 1:00:03.095,1:00:08.035 Still-We can't be wedded yet. 1:00:08.035,1:00:10.095 Why?-I love you more than life! 1:00:10.095,1:00:15.035 Why can you not be my wife? 1:00:15.035,1:00:15.055 Of an old, old man like you? 1:00:15.055,1:00:20.045 Grey haired, ugly, toothless, too? 1:00:20.045,1:00:24.015 Though you think I may be old 1:00:24.015,1:00:29.005 Yet Iím lively and Iím bold. 1:00:29.005,1:00:33.045 Look here-you're old and grey- 1:00:33.045,1:00:36.065 I am but fifteen today- 1:00:36.065,1:00:39.095 You regain your youth anew, 1:00:39.095,1:00:43.015 And I'll gladly marry you. 1:00:43.015,1:00:46.045 O, dear Maiden, listen here- 1:00:46.045,1:00:50.045 One can't be reborn, I fear 1:00:50.045,1:00:53.045 If you have no fear of pain, 1:00:53.045,1:00:57.035 You will soon be young again. 1:00:57.035,1:01:00.095 Listen-early in the morn, 1:01:00.095,1:01:04.045 On the palace court-yard lawn, 1:01:04.045,1:01:11.035 You must have three cauldrons ready, 1:01:11.035,1:01:14.045 Two-on fires burning steady. 1:01:14.045,1:01:17.045 Now, the first one must be filled 1:01:17.045,1:01:20.095 To the brim, with water chilled, 1:01:20.095,1:01:23.095 While the next-with water hot- 1:01:23.095,1:01:27.015 Have it boiled there on the spot; 1:01:27.015,1:01:29.065 Then, with milk fill up the last, 1:01:29.065,1:01:32.085 Heat it, till the milk boils fast. 1:01:32.085,1:01:37.045 If you want to marry me, 1:01:37.045,1:01:41.045 Young and handsome wish to be, 1:01:41.045,1:01:45.015 First you must your robes divest, 1:01:45.015,1:01:49.095 Plunge into the milk, undressed. 1:01:49.095,1:01:53.045 Next, in boiling water.Then, 1:01:53.045,1:01:56.045 In the water cold-and when 1:01:56.045,1:02:02.045 You emerge- Oh, Father my, 1:02:02.045,1:02:10.085 Youíll be young and handsome guy. 1:02:10.085,1:02:13.095 Oh, dear Father, donít get sad, 1:02:13.095,1:02:17.045 Try this trick on our lad. 1:02:17.045,1:02:21.045 Cauldrons' magic he should test 1:02:21.045,1:02:41.005 If it works, then be my guest. 1:02:41.005,1:02:43.085 Listen, now-tomorrow morn 1:02:43.085,1:02:46.035 On the palace court-yard lawn, 1:02:46.035,1:02:48.095 You, Ivan, must do your best- 1:02:48.095,1:02:52.045 These three cauldrons you must test- 1:02:52.045,1:02:55.075 First bathe in the milk, my son, 1:02:55.075,1:02:57.095 Then the waters, one by one. 1:02:57.095,1:03:03.045 Chickens, pigs, and turkeys-yes-[br]People scald them, I confess. 1:03:03.045,1:03:07.095 A cold bath-why that's quite[br]Diff'rent and thatís alright. 1:03:07.095,1:03:12.055 As to being boiled alive-[br]You can't tempt me-don't you strive. 1:03:12.055,1:03:18.095 What? You dare talk back to me?[br]Put him under lock and key! 1:03:18.095,1:03:26.005 Talk like this-you getting then [br]Bread and water regimen! 1:03:26.005,1:03:52.005 First you do the cauldron bit[br]Then weíll talk about it. 1:03:52.005,1:03:56.085 Better if we never met. 1:03:56.085,1:04:02.005 Woes to you, I do regret. 1:04:02.005,1:04:06.035 Tsar will be the death of me. 1:04:06.035,1:04:15.025 Heíll be boiling me, you see. 1:04:15.025,1:04:19.015 God bless you and do not cry- 1:04:19.015,1:04:22.095 We will manage, you and I. 1:04:22.095,1:04:29.045 I would sooner perish, than[br]Leave you in the lurch, Ivan. 1:04:29.045,1:04:33.085 Say: Your Gracious Majesty! 1:04:33.085,1:04:37.095 Please to send my horse to me 1:04:37.095,1:04:41.005 So that I can say good-bye 1:04:41.005,1:04:43.095 To my horse before I die. 1:04:43.095,1:04:46.075 Now, my lad, go, say your prayers, 1:04:46.075,1:05:38.035 Sleep in peace, forget your cares. 1:05:38.035,1:05:40.095 Now, undress yourself, my man- 1:05:40.095,1:05:43.045 Try the cauldrons best you can. 1:05:43.045,1:05:46.095 Oh, allow Your Majesty, 1:05:46.095,1:05:50.095 Please to send my horse to me 1:05:50.095,1:06:44.035 So that I can say good-bye[br]To my horse, before I die. 1:06:44.035,1:06:47.095 If the milk does not boil proper, 1:06:47.095,1:06:58.005 Water one will be his stopper. 1:06:58.005,1:07:00.085 Why are you just staying still? 1:07:00.085,1:08:48.035 Waitís been long-now do my will! 1:08:48.035,1:08:50.085 If you have no fear of pain, 1:08:50.085,1:10:46.065 You will soon be young again. 1:10:46.065,9:59:59.000 The End