The Power of Darkness

The Act takes place in autumn in a large village.The Scene represents Peter's roomy hut. Peter is sit­ting on a wooden bench, mending a horse-collar.Anísya and Akoulína are spinning, and singing a part-song.Peter [looking out of the window] The horseshave got loose again. If we don't look out they'llbe killing the colt. Nikíta! Hey, Nikíta! Is the fellowdeaf ? [Listens. To the women] Shut up, one can't hear anything.Nikita [from outside] What?Peter. Drive the horses in.Nikita. We'll drive ‘em in. All in good time.   (Tanıtım Bülteninden)  )