IGNÁT. Clever dog! A regular brick! [ Offering vódka ] Drink, damn you.
AKULÍNA. Fie, how nastily you speak!
IGNÁT. I, Grannie? I don't mean it for abuse; it's a manner of speech of mine. Damn you, damn you!… Your good health, Grannie.
MARTHA[ returns and stands at the table pouring out tea ].
MICHAEL. That's right. Fancy taking offence! I say, it's thanks to him. [ To Tramp ] What do you think? [ Embraces Martha ] I cherish my old woman. See, how I cherish her. In a word, my old woman is first-rate. I would not change her for anybody.
IGNÁT. There, that's good. Grannie, drink! I stand treat.
TRAMP. What it means—the power of enershy! One was in a state of melancholy, and now there's nothing but pleasantness and friendly disposition. Grannie, I feel much love for you and for everybody. Brothers dear [ sings revolutionary song ].
MICHAEL. It has got right hold of him in his hunger.
ACT II
Same hut. Morning