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. . ..

. . ., a gloomy peasant.

. Why did Akulína not come out?

. Why did she not come out? She would like to, but she does not feel well. The suitors came to see the bride, but she is lying in the cold hut and will not show up, my dear.

. What is the matter?

. She has been bewitched,—she has it in her belly.

. You don't say so?

. I do. (She whispers something in her ear.)

. Well, what a sin! The suitors will find out about it.