And shut up in strong prisons.”

Yermák, the son of Timoféy, takes up his speech:—

“Pay attention, brothers, pay attention,

And listen to me—Yermák!

Let us spend the winter in Astrakhán;

And when the fair Spring reveals herself,

Then, brothers, let us go on a foray;

Let us earn our wine before the terrible Tsar!”


“Ha, brothers, my brave Hetmans!