'First of all you will give me back the fifty roubles. Secondly, you will build a cottage on your land for my brother-in-law.'
'What for?'
'He will keep horses and drive people to and from the station.'
'And what am I to do with my horses?'
'You have your land.'
The gospodarz got up. 'Aren't you going to give me any tea?'
'I haven't any in the house.'
'Very well; I won't pay you fifty roubles, and I won't build a cottage for your brother-in-law.'
'Do as you please.' Slimak left the inn, banging the door.
Josel turned his pointed nose and beard in his direction and smiled.