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THIS SEASON WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE BRAVERY OF THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE

DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY AGAINST THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THIS SERIES WISHES TO THANK THE SOLDIERS, OFFICERS,

AND MEDICS WHO HAVE PROTECTED OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP DOING SO.

Polina, darling, what are you talking about?

NIZHYN, VASYL KOSACH'S APARTMENT

What do you mean, "our last"?

Polina.

My uncle persuaded me to talk to you and…

try to explain everything.

I'm willing to do that,

but only if you promise to hear me out

without blaming that good man

who hasn't done anything wrong.

Marianna,

just sit down and listen,

if you don't want to lose your daughter forever.

All right.

I'm listening. Tell me.

I love Mr. Yablonevskiy.

I love him so much that I'd do anything

just to be around him,

be with him.

And, fortunately, this feeling is mutual.

I knew it was all because of that rascal.

Polina, don't make me use extreme measures.

Marianna.

Will you send me again to the woman who hates me and…

would happily turn my life into hell?

Lock me up at home and put a guard at the door?

Don't you understand, Mother?

You can't separate us.

Even if I have to elope with him,

live in poverty,

never see home again.

You won't dare.

I will.

You aren't leaving me any choice.

What choice?

You are a little girl who knows nothing about life.

You have no idea

how dangerous such hasty decisions are

and how they can ruin your life once and for all.

Are you talking about Polina

or yourself 18 years ago?

BUDY, KHARKIV GUBERNIA

Can you believe it? They had exactly two tickets left.

The train arrives in 15 minutes.

Do you regret coming here?

At least now you know that your father is all right.

Of course.

More than all right.

At least he is alive, Natalie.

It's a reason to be happy.

I had always thought that Father loved Mother more than she loved him,

that he was ready to give up his life for her,

and she just accepted it.

And now it seems…

Will you tell Galina Romanovna that you saw him?

No.

I don't want to even think about the pain it would cause her.

It's better if she thinks that

he just disappeared.

I hurt her so much.

I said all those horrible things to her.

Natalie…

When all that happened with Razumkov,

the idea that love isn't always like this helped me survive.

The idea that there are loyal,

dedicated, loving men

like my father.

But he is just like them.

He's a liar, too.

My darling,

your world has been ruined. I understand that.

But it really isn't always like this. After all, not everybody lies to you.

Really?

Yes.

So who is this model of sincerity?

Maybe Lev.

Natalie!

You're right, Volodymyr Olehovych,

you haven't lied to me or betray me in all these years.

Thank you for this.

Natalie, I'm your loyal servant

forever.

Go!

Come on, go!

NIZHYN GIRLS' SCHOOL

- See you tomorrow! - Yes, tomorrow.

Mademoiselle!

Zinayida Ivanivna, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you.

It's all right.

Something extraordinary has happened. Polina is missing.

Yes, I know. Marianna Fedorivna was here a few hours ago.

But I was certain she went to you. Didn't she?

Where can she be? Do you have any idea?

Mrs. Yasulovych said that Polina had escaped from an inn.

Maybe you could ask around there?

I wish I knew where it is.

Polina's grandmother lives somewhere near Katerynoslav… I think.

Thank you.

What if he deceives you?

Toy with you for a while, satisfy his ego, and abandon you with a broken heart?

Mother, I know you are trying to protect me from suffering.

But don't you understand how miserable you are making me?

You don't know Yanosh.

He is a noble and honest man.

There is not a mean bone in him.

That's what I thought, too, in my hurry to go down the aisle.

I also believed I had only happiness ahead of me.

But this isn't your story, Marianna.

And it's not about your hasty marriage.

Vasyl,

don't you dare reproach me with it.

You weren't there with us.

You don't know what I had to go through.

Marianna, you're right.

Neither I nor anyone else was able to protect you from that cruel and low man.

None of us were there for you.

But you are with your daughter now.

Besides, she has me.

She takes after you, Marianna.

Polina is unstoppable.

It's not about being stubborn, Uncle,

or trying to prove my point.

I really do love

Yanosh Stefanovych.

More than life.

I'm not going to give up

because I want to be happy

with the man I love.

NIZHYN. HOTEL

Good morning, Your Excellence. Welcome back.

I hope your trip went well.

Alas, it didn't.

An urgent message from Kosachivka has been waiting for you since last night.

Mr. Yablonevskiy, if you were speaking sincerely

and really do care about Polina's fate,

please come tomorrow morning to my estate

to discuss an important matter. M. Yasulovych.

Saddle a new horse for me. I need to leave immediately.

Go!

Go!

What is this stupid habit to make people wait so long, Mr. Nowakowski?

Get a hold of yourself, Filipp Andriyovych.

Why are you so agitated?

I asked for this meeting two days ago.

You promised to take care of your Krakow friend,

but he got released from jail

and is now roaming freely around Nizhyn.

Calm down.

I made an attractive proposal to Yanosh.

I'm sure he will agree to join our noble company today.

And when it happens,

please try to show some tactfulness and manners,

no matter how hard it is for you.

Do you really hope that this Polish sissy

will be able to kill a Russian high-rank official?

Razumkov, do you think I'm a fool?

Yanosh will have as much information as necessary.

His task is help us get rid of Chervinsky

and his belligerent pacifism.

After that, everything is up to you.

By the way, how is your interesting plan progressing?

It's been all talk and no actions so far.

We will have the necessary ingredients any day now.

The homebred Joan of Arc can't wait to get to it.

Everything will be ready by His High Excellence's arrival.

Skuratov-Beysky cannot leave Nizhyn alive.

You are responsible for it, Mr. Razumkov.

Thank you for reminding me.

Uh-huh.

Hello. What can I do for you?

I'm here to see my friend Prince Yanosh Yablonevskiy.

He's expecting me.

Please let him know Waclaw Nowakowski is here.

I'm sorry, sir. Mr. Yablonevskiy isn't here.

He came back at dawn but didn't even go up to his room

before leaving again in a hurry.

Has something happened? Did he say?

Maybe he needs my help.

Alas.

You can leave him a note.

KOSACHS' ESTATE

Milady isn't well. She can't see you.

But she sent me a note saying that I needed to come here urgently.

I thought there was news from Polina Romanivna.

Sit down, Mr. Yablonevskiy.

My mistress wanted me to tell you

that she dislikes you, Mr. Yablonevskiy. Strongly.

And it isn't just because Kateryna Verbytska was your mother.

You are too unpredictable.

You keep getting into trouble.

You are bad news.

You can hardly be called a desirable match for a noble girl from a good family.

- Listen… - Stop talking and listen.

Polina loves you,

and she is miserable because of your parting.

My mistress cannot allow it.

So she decided to allow you to see Polina.

The meetings can take place only here, at this house,

and, of course, in her presence.

The decencies have to be observed.

When can I see her?

Polina…

CHERVINSKYS' ESTATE

Natalie, are you back?

Have you found him?

Were you able to talk to him?

No. I mean, yes.

There is a Panas Filippenko there, but he isn't my father.

Just a namesake.

Is that so? What a shame.

We'll find him, I promise.

No need.

But why?

I've realized I don't want to chase ghosts anymore.

I will go say hello to Mother.

Natalie, you?

How come you are back so soon?

I thought you'd be away for a week.

Lev Petrovych said you were in Kharkiv performing at concerts.

Mother,

forgive me.

What for?

For lack of reserve.

For saying all those horrible things

about my father and Markiyan Vasylyovych.

You have the right to seek happiness wherever you want.

I don't seek anything.

Maybe you shood.

Because it looks like Markiyan Vasylyovych

likes you.

You know…

So…

Markiyan Vasylyovych

proposed to me yesterday.

I haven't given him an answer yet.

Why, don't you like him?

No, why? I like him well enough.

But

you were so set against him,

and I don't want to even think about how the boys would take it.

How can I say yes?

It's not about us.

It's about you, Mother.

Your feelings, your life.

It has to be your decision.

Don't look at us;

think about yourself.

Mother,

it's easier to be happy with someone

who loves and appreciates you

than to chase the past.

Too bad I realized it only now.

NIZHYN, KORIENIEVS' HOUSE

Mr. Kosach?

Excuse me.

Sir insisted that it was urgent.

It's all right.

Sit down, Vasyl Fedorovych.

Do you want wine?

I won't say no to it.

I know who accompanied you to Kyiv.

And I know that woman is your lover.

I know about every step you take,

and I will find out about everything you will do.

And I'll send you to jail at first chance I have.

Are you here to inform me

about your long-term plans?

No.

I will leave you alone.

On one condition.

Interesting.

What is it?

You will let Tetiana go.

Let her go?

You take this woman for granted; you always have.

All you give her is pain and suffering.

I can take care of her and the girls.

They can be happy with me.

Are you insane?

Did I get it right?

Are you proposing that I

gave you my wife and children?

You don't love her.

And she is too well-bred and

docile to leave you on her own will.

We will move away from this town.

You will have a chance to live your life the way you want.

You do have someone to do it with, don't you?

Get out of my house, now.

If you don't want to do it the easy way, it's your business.

But I won't give up.

Out.

They are beautiful.

I saw them in bloom yesterday

and asked to decorate the house to welcome you back.

I can't believe it. You still treasure these memories?

I remember everything.

Every word, every glance.

Even if you say that Natalie doesn't exist anymore,

does it mean I should forget what kind of flowers she preferred?

How she laughed and dreamed?

How she would freeze sometimes, hearing music where no one else did?

I wish I could get her back even for a short while.

Her life was

so simple and bright.

It was easy for her to be happy,

and she valued it so little.

Is Lev Petrovych home?

Did he ask about me?

He did ask about you at dinner.

He is in the living room now, having some rest.

- Lev, I… - No, Natalie.

Whatever it is you wanted to say,

don't.

We won't talk about anything today.

Tomorrow I'll let Volodymyr Olehovych know

that he shouldn't expect you at the theater.

We will go on a walk,

and you will tell me anything you want.

You don't mind to miss a rehearsal, do you?

All right.

Tomorrow, if you want.

KYIV. OLHA RODZIEVYCH'S MANSION

Arseniy Ivanovych?

Is something wrong?

I thought we had signed everything.

Hello, Olha Platonivna.

Excuse me for coming unannounced.

I need your help regarding your new branch,

the one you sent glycerin to.

I don't understand. What branch?

In Nizhyn, of course.

Your assistant came to me the other day to order glycerin.

I said, "Why don't you order natural oils, too?"

And she said, "It's still early. We have just opened."

You know I have the best oils.

And then this thing with the wax happens,

and now I need cash, or I'll go bankrupt.

So I'm here with a request.

Buy my oils wholesale.

I'll give you a good discount.

What did my assistant look like?

Short, slender, dark hair?

Piercing eyes?

Yes. Looks you straight in the soul.

Sofiya Lvivna, if memory serves.

So will you buy it?

Where are we going?

Wherever we want.

Good morning.

So nice to see you here again, M-lle Rossignol.

I must confess, I've been waiting for you to come back.

Is that so, Zoriana Nazarivna?

Can it be that you need something from me?

You are surprisingly shrewd for such a lofty personality.

I must confess, I do.

I wanted to invite myself to your rehearsal.

I will be too busy during His High Excellence's visit,

so I'll hardly get a chance to see your performance.

So I could at least visit the rehearsal.

How about

today?

I'm so sorry but I don't have a rehearsal today.

I believe, Lev Petrovych,

you aren't going to teach your classes in Chervinka today, either.

There are no classes scheduled today.

Oh.

This is for Marianna Fedorivna.

I'm sorry, Yanosh,

but Mama is indifferent to jewelry, no matter how fine it is.

You will see, she'll give you a stern look as soon as you take out the box.

It's not jewelry.

Look.

It's a writing pen.

You told me that Marianna Fedorivna manages the estate herself

and even goes out in the fields.

This pen doesn't break like a pencil,

the slate doesn't rub away,

and it's much more convenient than a regular ink set.

Mama can hardly resist such present.

I think you've found a key to her heart.

I also have

a surprise for you.

I've rehearsed the romance your mother loved so much.

Tykhon Yuriyovych, my God,

you look like a perfect dandy. What happened?

Olesia, pretend that you like your job and go to the pantry.

And don't you dare eavesdrop, do you hear?

- Galina. - Huh?

Galina. Leave the dough alone. I need to talk to you.

In secret, I suppose, since you've kicked Olesia out.

Maybe it is a secret

until a certain time.

All right, Galina Romanovna, as you know,

I am now a person with a good standing and salary.

People respect me.

Even fear me, I'd say.

You are a grand person, of course…

So, Galina Romanovna,

I want to marry you.

Are you all in cahoots?

Tykhon Yuriyovych, why would I say yes?

Why not?

Your Panas isn't coming back. It's clear.

It's not so scary to face old age together.

Are you serious?

Tykhon Yuriyovych,

do people marry out of fear?

So it's a no?

It's a no. I'm sorry.

I will always be your friend but not your wife.

Tykhon Yuriyovych, I went to the pantry and then I realized

that you didn't tell me what to do there,

in the pantry.

French eclairs!

Let's wait for your mother and have tea together.

Let's call her, and then you'll tell me all your news,

how Vira and Olena are doing…

Mommy isn't here. She left in the morning.

She isn't here? Where did she go?

I don't know. She didn't say.

I asked her if I could come with her, but she said I couldn't.

Then we'll surprise her when she's back.

If, of course, we have even one eclair left by then.

NIZHYN. HOSPITAL

You probably have already guessed

what your sickness is.

You are going to have a child.

You're pregnant, that's all. Congratulations.

You don't look happy.

No, no. Of course I am.

I just didn't expect it.

Vira isn't even 12 months old.

It happens.

You are in perfect health

and, I'm sure, you know what you need to do.

Go on long walks

and try not to exert yourself with any worries.

And if you are worried about something, just send for me.

There is no need to come to the hospital yourself.

Thank you, Viktor Mykhaylovych.

My congratulations to you

and Volodymyr Dmytrovych.

Just think of it: three beautiful daughters!

He probably dreams about an heir.

I doubt it very much.

Well, maybe you're right.

It's easier with girls.

You find a good husband for them, and that's it, right?

NIZHYN. THEATER

Why didn't Lev Petrovych come to inspect the theater himself?

I suppose he will do it more than once before His High Excellence arrives.

I just want to see

where I can put my schoolgirls and teachers

and where we can bring the flowers from.

I didn't want to distract Mr. Chervinsky from his work.

Also, let us be honest:

you know more than him about how the theater works.

Well, Zoriana Nazarivna,

shall we start, then?

Do you want to start with the stalls?

In this question I entirely trust your experience.

Uh-huh.

Let's go, then.

NIZHYN. HOTEL

Waclaw?

What are you doing here?

I told the concierge the truth.

That I've been trying to visit with my best friend for days,

but all in vain,

and that now I have every intention to talk to you.

Where have you been?

I left you a message.

Are you avoiding me?

No, of course not.

Polina was missing.

I was driving around trying to find her.

What? Can I help you in some way?

Everything is all right now. She is back home.

Have you decided?

Are you with us?

Waclaw, let me be honest with you.

I don't quite understand who these "we" are

and what exactly you want from me.

Let's start with the second question. There is a man who is standing in our way.

His ideas pose a direct threat to our cause.

It will be better for everyone

if he's not in our way.

Are you trying to persuade me to commit a murder?

What?

Of course not.

How could you think that? No!

You'll just need to help us at a certain moment

to expose the hater of the monarchy and the system, Lev Chervinsky.

Lev Petrovich is a secret police investigator.

Aren't you mistaken?

You are too naive, Yanosh.

One doesn't rule out the other.

Chervinsky is championing a rebellion and overthrowing the monarchy.

He belongs in jail.

As I said, this isn't my war. I have nothing to do with Russian tsars.

So don't touch them.

Help us get rid of Chervinsky,

and you will become a Polish hero.

Well, I have some business to finish,

so that I wasn't bound with any obligations.

It shouldn't take more than a few days.

Do I have this time?

A few days. No more.

You're wrong about this war not being yours.

Your beloved is a Russian citizen.

I haven't felt so calm and carefree for a long time.

It's as if all my troubles and worries

were somewhere far, far away.

Thank you.

You sound as if this day were already over.

Not at all! It's just the beginning.

Do you remember the lake we escaped to on my birthday?

The swans ate the lunch we had brought for ourselves.

Of course I remember.

I was so hungry

I could have eaten one of those arrogant birds.

But it's a long way.

We wouldn't even be back for dinner.

So what? We have a carriage full of food

and not a single commitment for the entire day.

Besides, no one will stare at us like that there.

Shall we?

Let's.

NIZHYN. THEATER

Well?

Have you decided where your excited schoolgirls are going to sit?

Yes. I believe this will be the best spot for them.

His High Excellence will probably like seeing young faces, too.

He will be in the imperial box, won't he?

Of course. The best seats.

Is it truly the best?

Is it so different from the others?

Do you want to take a look?

We don't have a lot of time.

Let me know when you finish your business. I'll introduce you to a man

who has recently been following Chervinsky.

He will give you any help you might need.

Who is this man?

You can trust him.

He has good reasons not to betray our cause

under any circumstances.

I can't wait to hear from you.

Have a horse saddled for me immediately. I'm in a rush.

- Tell the stable boys to hurry. - Of course, Your Excellence.

It will be ready in a few minutes. I promise.

Aren't you scared?

Of what?

Pain.

Disappointment.

I don't know.

That I will not be what you want me to be.

I am scared.

I'm scared that you'll leave

and I'll forever torture myself for not stopping you.

I'm scared of losing you again.

Natalie, there is no need to lie or hide things anymore.

Why don't we try to be happy?

Immortal human spirit never rests

Seducing us with joy or binding with boredom

Now sorrow hits us, and then a fit of pride

It urges life on like an old horse.

When it is young and in love

No common sense or friend's advice can stop it

A little improv for you.

That was beautiful!

And the view on the stage…

It's incredible.

Just a minute. I'll be right with you.

- I hope you liked our theater. - More than I expected.

As well as it's talented and very helpful director.

Good evening, Your Highness. What can I do for you?

I need to urgently see Lev Petrovych.

Let him know that I'm here and tell him it's urgent.

I'm sorry, Lev Petrovych isn't here.

He left with Mademoiselle Rossignol in the morning.

- When is he going to come back? - I don't know.

They took food with them, so probably they won't be back for dinner.

All right, then. Bring me quill and paper.

Well!

Papa, it's not fair.

Couldn't you yield even once?

Yulia, this isn't checkers.

It's pure luck,

and today it seems to be on my side, that's all.

Are they asleep?

Like babies. Both of them.

Mademoiselle, it's your turn.

I don't want to go to bed! I want to wait for Mommy.

Yulia, dear, don't argue.

It's late. Time to go to sleep. You can talk to your mommy in the morning.

I will tell her that you had been waiting for her as long as you could.

Good night, Papa.

Good night. Go.

Where are you, really?

CHERVINSKYS' ESTATE

Give this to Lev Petrovych as soon as he's back.

Don't worry, Your Excellence.

Thank you.

Mrs. Korienieva, hello.

Good evening, Mr. Yablonevskiy.

I need to see Miss Zoriana Viter. Please tell her that I'm here.

Miss Viter went to town earlier today and hasn't been back yet.

Is that so?

Well, I really need to talk to her, and I'll wait for her to be back.

If that is your wish. Please come to the parlor.

It's not that easy to set up a meeting with you now.

Why haven't I heard from you for so long?

I hope the reason is your tireless work on our plan.

Exactly.

The glycerin has finally arrived.

Monk has started the production.

What does he say? Will he make it in time?

- We won't get a second chance. - Of course.

I was at the theater today.

In the box from which His High Excellence will be enjoying the prima donna's voice.

There will be guards at the door, we won't be able to get past them.

However, it will be possible to aim and throw the bomb from the next box.

What about the main theater entrance? Will there be gendarmes, too?

I'm Lev Petrovych's assistant.

They won't stop me.

Well,

now we only need to figure out

how to curb Chervinsky's enthusiasm and don't let him involve you and Monk

into his humanitarian and educational projects.

Everything has sorted itself without our intrusion.

What do you mean?

An old flame has been rekindled.

Our Neviedomsky is much more interested

in the mood and wellbeing of Mademoiselle Rossignol

than in the future of our country.

What the hell?

But isn't it good for us?

It will give Monk more time.

The chemical process proved…

Stop!

Make it a rule

to report to me about everything at least once every two days.

And if there are complications,

let me know immediately.

Good evening, Galina Romanovna.

Overko said you were looking for me.

Is something wrong?

That's right. I was.

I need to talk to you, Markiyan Vasylyovych.

I'm listening.

I promised you

I would think about the question you asked me.

Well, I have.

And what have you decided?

I am ready to be your wife.

Galina Romanovna.

They say I'm not an easy person to be around.

So think again

if you really want it.

Maybe you will change your mind.

What are you talking about? Of course I won't.

Tykhon Yuriyovych?

Did you need something?

Listen to me carefully, Mr. Manager.

If you ever hurt Galina,

the land of Chervinka will burn under your feet

so hot that the devils in hell will envy it.

She has someone to stand up for her, just in case.

I'm not going to hurt Galina Romanovna

by words or by actions.

Quite the opposite,

I'm planning to do everything I can to fill her life with happiness.

Good.

Because I never waste my words.

I will be keeping an eye on you.

If I see even one tear…

Good evening. I've been told you wanted to see me.

Mrs. Korienieva?

Yes.

I came to talk to you about my husband.

I'm listening.

Why don't you say something?

What do you want me to say?

You saw it with your own eyes.

And even if you hadn't,

I wouldn't try to dissuade you.

I hate lies.

You are so young,

so beautiful.

You have your entire life ahead of you.

I'm asking you to let him go.

Don't break up my family.

We are a couple before God and the people.

I'm begging you.