KATERINA. Well, here then! Take from me some dreadful vow....
KABANOV. What vow?
KATERINA. A vow that I will not dare while you're away on any ground whatever to speak with any outsider, nor see anyone,—that I will not even dare to think of anyone but you.
KABANOV. But what's this for?
KATERINA. Set my heart at rest, do this for me!
KABANOV. But one can never answer for oneself like that, anything may come into one's head.
KATERINA (falling on her knees). May I never look upon my father nor my mother! May I die impenitent, if I...
KABANOV (pulling her up). Hush! Nonsense! What wickedness is this! I won't hear you!
[Voice of Mme. Kabanova heard without, "It's time to start, Tihon!" Enter Mme. Kabanova, Varvara and Glasha.