Sascha. No, of course not. They've come to the castle, and it will be the wonder of wonders if we see them.
Kolinka [kindly]. Perhaps they will drive through the village in their beautiful sleigh, Nicolas, and then you and Pavlo will have a chance to see them.
Sascha. They did say, at the village well, that now the Baron is home, there will be more strangers in the village again.
Marie. All the better for the village, and that's a very good reason for you to come down and work, Sascha. We can sell what we make to these same strangers, and earn a few kopeks for poor Father.
Sascha. That's so, Marie. [Comes down ladder and begins to examine work.] I believe I'll make some more forks and spoons. [Consults Marie in pantomime.]
Nicolas. Let's play wolf hunt, Pavlo! I'll be a wolf—— [Covers himself with a skin.]
Pavlo. And I'll be a hunter with a club! [Jumps up and arms himself. Nicolas growls realistically. Pavlo prepares to strike.]
Kolinka [suddenly, in a startled voice]. What's that outside!
Nicolas. Bears!