No, Father Kondraty, you are mistaken. He is a happy man. If his son were brought to life this moment, he would instantly kill him. He wouldn't give him five minutes to live. But of course when he dies, he'll know the truth.
KONDRATY
That's what I said, you fool. If it were a cat he killed, he might have some reason to be proud—but his own son! What are you thinking about, Savva Yegorovich?
SAVVA
I am waiting. I should like to know how soon this gentleman will go. The devil brought him, I think. Now, here comes someone else. (Peers into the darkness)
LIPA (approaching. She stops and hesitates)
Is that you, Savva?
SAVVA
Yes, and is that you? What do you want? I don't like people to follow me everywhere I go, sister.