“Yes, and he is not fond of drinking, eh?”

“He was fighting the other day with the veterinary over cards. They were at it all night. Our friend was two hours at fisticuffs with him. Fedka said so.”

“That’s why we have stewed heart.”

“Ah, you fools! It’s not for us to put ourselves forward.”

“But if we all go, then we shall see what defence he will make. We must insist on that.”

“Defence! He’ll give you a punch in the face and that will be all.”

“And then court-martial us afterwards.”