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Subtitles for The Tale of Tsar Saltan (1984)

English
June 21 2022 00:48:31
Created by Louis Zellikoff, Eus₂, Niffiwan₂
Skazka o tsarye Saltanye.1984.en.1.25fps.1655772511.srt ⭳
Quality: good

Subtitles originally made by Eus in 2013, using Louis Zellikoff's translation (edited in places, out of necessity) and the timings from Bornik's Russian subs. Major corrections and some re-translation done by Niffiwan in 2022 - some existing mistakes fixed, the squirrel's song properly translated, and the translation modified in places to better fit the action on the screen (partly using some of the solutions found for the subtitles of the earlier 1943 film).

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1 00:00:00,420 --> 00:00:03,240 Soyuzmultfilm 2 00:00:03,240 --> 00:00:06,660 Aleksandr Pushkin 3 00:00:07,520 --> 00:00:11,700 The Tale of Tsar Saltan 4 00:00:11,700 --> 00:00:18,380 Screenplay, Direction & Art-direction Ivan Ivanov-Vano, Lev Milchin 5 00:00:19,460 --> 00:00:23,920 Camera: M. Druyan Music M. Meyerovish Sound B. Filchikov 6 00:00:24,420 --> 00:00:28,300 animators: Vladimir Krumin, Sergey Avramov, Victor Lihachyov, Marina Rogova, Nikolay Fedotov, Anatoliy Abarenov, Andrey Ignatenko, Vladimir Zarubin, 7 00:00:28,300 --> 00:00:30,480 Yuriy Meshcheryakov, Marina Voskanyants, Antonina Alyoshina, Aleksandr Panov 8 00:00:30,640 --> 00:00:35,820 voice artists: Mariya Vinogradova, Mihail Zimin, Roman Filippov, N. Boronina, A. Pokrovskaya, Lyudmila Ivanova, Anastasiya Zuyeva, Boris Novikov, 9 00:00:35,900 --> 00:00:37,900 Nikolai Grabbe, A. Zolotnitsky 10 00:00:38,060 --> 00:00:40,360 text is read by A. Leontyev 11 00:00:40,640 --> 00:00:44,540 Background-art I. Troyanova Art - people in backgr. Marina Ignatenko montage Natalia Stepantseva 12 00:00:45,540 --> 00:00:48,600 Assistant Directors: R. Makarova, I. Litovskaya 13 00:00:49,320 --> 00:00:53,460 Art: T. Gerasimenko, G. Stepanenko, L. Alehina, Irina Svetlitsa, Igor Oleinikov, V. Maksimovich 14 00:00:53,460 --> 00:00:55,460 script editor Raisa Frichinskaya 15 00:00:55,460 --> 00:00:57,640 executive producer Liliana Monahova 16 00:01:36,759 --> 00:01:42,771 <i>Winter-dear, with snow embossed...</i> 17 00:01:42,891 --> 00:01:48,708 <i>Snowy winter, sparkling frost...</i> 18 00:01:49,540 --> 00:01:55,029 <i>Snowy winter, sparkling frost...</i> 19 00:01:55,678 --> 00:02:01,159 <i>All the roads had long been lost...</i> 20 00:02:02,348 --> 00:02:08,282 <i>All the roads, and every track...</i> 21 00:02:08,598 --> 00:02:11,200 Three fair maidens late one night 22 00:02:11,300 --> 00:02:13,970 Sat and spun by candle light. 23 00:02:14,196 --> 00:02:17,207 - Were our tsar to marry me, - 24 00:02:17,471 --> 00:02:19,585 Said the eldest of the three, 25 00:02:19,705 --> 00:02:22,629 - I would cook and I would bake 26 00:02:22,814 --> 00:02:25,553 Oh, what royal feasts I'd make. 27 00:02:25,881 --> 00:02:29,034 - Were our tsar to marry me, - 28 00:02:29,154 --> 00:02:31,205 Said the second of the three, 29 00:02:31,325 --> 00:02:34,148 - I would weave a cloth of gold 30 00:02:34,389 --> 00:02:37,166 Fair and wondrous to behold. 31 00:02:37,383 --> 00:02:39,525 - And if he would marry me, - 32 00:02:39,762 --> 00:02:42,086 Said the youngest of the three, 33 00:02:42,206 --> 00:02:46,826 - I would give our tsar an heir, Handsome, brave beyond compare. 34 00:02:47,039 --> 00:02:51,220 At these words the chamber-door Gently creaked – and lo, before 36 00:02:51,401 --> 00:02:56,120 These three maidens' very eyes 37 00:02:56,517 --> 00:02:59,493 Stood their tsar, to their surprise. 38 00:02:59,773 --> 00:03:03,827 - Greetings, maiden fair, - 39 00:03:03,947 --> 00:03:07,800 said he, - My tsaritsa you will be! 41 00:03:08,059 --> 00:03:11,240 See that you bear me a son, 42 00:03:11,364 --> 00:03:13,774 ...before next... 43 00:03:14,625 --> 00:03:16,699 ...September's done! 44 00:03:22,969 --> 00:03:25,184 As for you, fair sisters two, 45 00:03:25,304 --> 00:03:28,200 Leave your home without ado, 46 00:03:28,320 --> 00:03:30,748 Leave your home and follow me, 47 00:03:30,982 --> 00:03:34,269 and your sister, bride to be: 48 00:03:34,792 --> 00:03:38,627 Royal weaver, YOU I'll make, 49 00:03:38,919 --> 00:03:41,662 YOU as Royal cook I'll take! - 50 00:04:05,107 --> 00:04:10,822 Then he lost no time nor tarried. That same evening he was married. 51 00:04:11,784 --> 00:04:15,816 Tsar Saltan and his young bride 52 00:04:16,025 --> 00:04:19,200 At the feast sat side by side 53 00:04:28,391 --> 00:04:32,808 - Hail Tsar Saltan! - Hail! 54 00:04:33,265 --> 00:04:37,036 - A kiss! - A kiss! 55 00:04:37,156 --> 00:04:40,971 - A kiss! - A kiss! 56 00:04:47,811 --> 00:04:52,143 - Glory! Glory! - Glory to Tsar Saltan! 57 00:05:12,148 --> 00:05:16,304 These were days of war's alarms. 58 00:05:25,976 --> 00:05:29,211 Ere he rode forth for the strife, 59 00:05:29,527 --> 00:05:31,691 Tsar Saltan embraced his wife, 60 00:05:31,899 --> 00:05:36,360 Bidding her to take good care Of herself and coming heir. 61 00:06:10,338 --> 00:06:12,770 While he battled on the field 62 00:06:13,132 --> 00:06:15,962 Forcing countless foes to yield, 63 00:06:16,160 --> 00:06:19,370 God gave unto her an heir - 64 00:06:19,580 --> 00:06:24,370 Lusty, large of limb, and fair 65 00:06:25,285 --> 00:06:30,707 Like a mother eagle, she guarded him most jealously; 66 00:06:31,440 --> 00:06:34,520 She sends news of God's glad gift. 67 00:06:34,825 --> 00:06:37,335 To the Tsar, by rider swift. 68 00:06:43,894 --> 00:06:46,326 But the Royal cook, and weaver, 69 00:06:46,838 --> 00:06:49,593 And their mother, sly deceiver 70 00:06:49,838 --> 00:06:51,757 Sought to ruin her, so they... 71 00:06:51,820 --> 00:06:54,590 Had him kidnapped on the way. 73 00:08:14,720 --> 00:08:18,130 - Your tsaritsa, sire, last night, 74 00:08:18,180 --> 00:08:21,590 was delivered of a... fright; 75 00:08:21,950 --> 00:08:25,296 Neither son nor daughter, nor 76 00:08:25,340 --> 00:08:28,440 Have we seen its like before. 77 00:08:48,603 --> 00:08:50,922 At these words, the royal sire 78 00:08:51,202 --> 00:08:53,381 Raved and raged in furious ire, 79 00:08:53,595 --> 00:08:56,260 - Hang that messenger! - roared he, 80 00:08:56,424 --> 00:08:59,030 - Hang him on the nearest tree! - 81 00:09:19,280 --> 00:09:22,200 But, relenting, spared him, and 82 00:09:22,420 --> 00:09:25,140 Sent him back with this command: 83 00:09:26,043 --> 00:09:29,861 - From all hasty steps refrain 84 00:09:30,140 --> 00:09:32,720 Till the Tsar comes home again. 85 00:12:07,699 --> 00:12:09,539 - Heh-heh-heh! 86 00:12:23,908 --> 00:12:27,827 - The Tsar instructs his boyars 87 00:12:28,285 --> 00:12:31,864 To act in haste on his ukaz: 88 00:12:32,237 --> 00:12:35,733 Have the queen and have her spawn 89 00:12:35,940 --> 00:12:41,420 Drowned in secret ere the dawn. 90 00:13:08,102 --> 00:13:11,799 Grieving for their monarch's heir, 91 00:13:12,115 --> 00:13:16,093 For the mother young and fair, Solemnly the Tsar's boyars 92 00:13:16,213 --> 00:13:19,423 Told the queen of this ukaz, 93 00:13:19,660 --> 00:13:23,050 Of the cruel doom which fate 94 00:13:23,300 --> 00:13:26,163 So unkindly had in wait - 95 00:13:27,818 --> 00:13:30,828 To throw her, and heir-to-be, 96 00:13:31,436 --> 00:13:35,904 Secretly into the sea. 97 00:13:56,626 --> 00:13:59,334 They at once put queen and son 98 00:13:59,620 --> 00:14:04,385 In a cask, and sealed it fast; Tarred it well, and then they cast 99 00:14:04,460 --> 00:14:07,770 Cask and burden in the sea – 100 00:14:07,820 --> 00:14:12,320 Such, forsooth, the tsar's decree. 101 00:14:30,267 --> 00:14:33,640 Stars gleam in the dark blue sky, 102 00:14:34,080 --> 00:14:37,790 Dark blue billows heave and sigh. 103 00:14:39,219 --> 00:14:44,083 Storm clouds o'er the blue sky creep, While the cask rides o'er the deep. 104 00:14:44,708 --> 00:14:46,958 Like a widowed bride distressed, 105 00:14:47,078 --> 00:14:50,453 Sobbed the queen and beat her breast, 106 00:14:51,061 --> 00:14:54,356 While the babe to manhood grew 107 00:14:54,476 --> 00:14:58,061 As the hours swiftly flew. 108 00:15:05,076 --> 00:15:08,641 - O, you wanton waves so blue – 109 00:15:09,087 --> 00:15:12,176 Free to come and go are you, 110 00:15:12,857 --> 00:15:16,067 Dashing when and where you please, 111 00:15:16,800 --> 00:15:20,106 Wearing rocks away with ease – 112 00:15:20,604 --> 00:15:23,378 You, who flood the mountains high, 113 00:15:23,986 --> 00:15:26,874 You, who ships raise to the sky– 114 00:15:27,684 --> 00:15:31,092 Hear my prayer, o waves, and spare us – 115 00:15:31,486 --> 00:15:35,304 Safely onto dry land bear us. 116 00:15:39,292 --> 00:15:42,023 So the waves, without ado, 117 00:15:42,676 --> 00:15:47,307 Bore the cask and prisoners two Gently to a sandy shore, 118 00:15:47,825 --> 00:15:50,840 Then, receding, splashed no more. 119 00:16:10,906 --> 00:16:15,109 Son and mother, free again, 120 00:16:15,837 --> 00:16:18,803 Saw a hillock on a plain; 121 00:16:19,144 --> 00:16:23,886 On its crest, an oak tree grew; Round them flowed the ocean blue. 122 00:16:24,529 --> 00:16:29,322 Thought the son: "Some food and drink Wouldn't come amiss, I think." 123 00:16:33,933 --> 00:16:38,534 From the oak, a branch he rent And a sturdy bow he bent. 124 00:16:38,769 --> 00:16:42,761 From a slender reed and light, Shaped an arrow, true in flight. 125 00:16:42,981 --> 00:16:48,333 Then explored the isle for game, Till he to the sea-shore came. 126 00:17:12,572 --> 00:17:15,794 - O, tsarevich, champion peerless, 127 00:17:16,456 --> 00:17:19,618 My deliverer so fearless– 128 00:17:19,958 --> 00:17:22,585 'Tis no swan that you set free, 129 00:17:22,950 --> 00:17:25,916 But a maiden charmed, you see; 130 00:17:26,312 --> 00:17:28,666 'Twas a wizard, not a kite, 131 00:17:29,191 --> 00:17:31,818 That you slew, O noble knight; 132 00:17:32,640 --> 00:17:35,080 I shall ne'er forget your deed– 133 00:17:35,379 --> 00:17:37,893 I'll be with you in your need. 134 00:17:38,550 --> 00:17:41,614 Now go back and take your rest– 135 00:17:42,125 --> 00:17:45,918 All will turn out for the best. 136 00:18:17,126 --> 00:18:22,028 Driving slumber from his eyes As the sun rose in the skies, 137 00:18:22,664 --> 00:18:27,497 Our tsarevich, much amazed, At a spacious city gazed, 138 00:18:27,892 --> 00:18:31,942 Girdled by a wide and tall, Strong-embattled snow-white wall. 139 00:18:32,232 --> 00:18:36,611 Churches golden-domed stood there, Holy cloisters, mansions fair. 140 00:18:47,359 --> 00:18:50,895 Citywards their steps they bent, 141 00:18:51,572 --> 00:18:57,190 Through the city gates they went. Belfries thundered overhead 142 00:18:57,310 --> 00:18:59,364 Loud enough to wake the dead. 143 00:19:50,135 --> 00:19:55,370 Round them poured a mighty throng, Choir boys praised the Lord in song; 144 00:19:55,796 --> 00:19:59,079 All the people cheered them madly, 145 00:19:59,295 --> 00:20:01,541 As their prince acclaimed him gladly, 146 00:20:01,661 --> 00:20:04,264 With his mother's blessing, he, 147 00:20:04,384 --> 00:20:07,165 Acquiescing graciously, 148 00:20:07,337 --> 00:20:10,424 That same day did take the throne, 149 00:20:10,544 --> 00:20:14,657 And was crowned as Prince Guidon. 150 00:20:19,409 --> 00:20:23,817 Breezes o'er the ocean play, Speed a barque upon its way; 151 00:20:24,046 --> 00:20:28,111 Sails all spread, it skims the seas, Running swiftly 'fore the breeze. 152 00:20:28,597 --> 00:20:32,585 Past a craggy island, where Stands a city, proud and fair. 153 00:20:33,169 --> 00:20:36,826 Cannons with a mighty roar Bid the merchants put to shore. 154 00:20:59,303 --> 00:21:01,618 When the merchants land, Guidon 155 00:21:01,918 --> 00:21:05,089 Bids them be his guests anon; 156 00:21:05,297 --> 00:21:07,462 Feasts them first with wine and meats, 157 00:21:07,754 --> 00:21:09,879 Then an audience entreats. 158 00:21:10,414 --> 00:21:14,524 - Tell me what you have for sale, Whither bound, and whence you hail? 159 00:21:14,840 --> 00:21:16,239 Quoth the merchants at their ease: 160 00:21:16,839 --> 00:21:21,533 - We have sailed the seven seas Costly furs, prince, were our ware. 161 00:21:21,754 --> 00:21:26,177 Silver fox and sables rare. Now our time is overstayed, 162 00:21:26,442 --> 00:21:31,271 East–due east, our course is laid, Past the Island of Buyan, 163 00:21:31,391 --> 00:21:34,522 Back to gracious Tsar Saltan. 164 00:21:34,769 --> 00:21:36,870 Then, they heard from Prince Guidon: 165 00:21:37,064 --> 00:21:41,399 - May fair breezes speed you on, O'er the ocean, o'er the main, 166 00:21:41,519 --> 00:21:47,414 Back to Tsar Saltan again; Send to him, from me, a bow. 167 00:21:49,373 --> 00:21:53,234 And the prince, with pensive brow, 168 00:21:53,509 --> 00:21:58,465 Watched their ship put out from shore Till it could be seen no more. 169 00:22:07,119 --> 00:22:10,478 - Greetings, oh my prince most fair! 170 00:22:10,961 --> 00:22:13,661 Why so quiet, like still air? 171 00:22:13,700 --> 00:22:15,920 Guidon answered her, distressed: 172 00:22:16,137 --> 00:22:20,319 - Grief is gnawing at my breast, I have only one desire – 173 00:22:20,635 --> 00:22:23,358 I should like to see my sire. 174 00:22:23,692 --> 00:22:27,633 - That's what's causing you to sigh? 175 00:22:27,964 --> 00:22:31,680 Listen–would you like to fly, Overtake that ship at sea? 176 00:22:31,987 --> 00:22:35,782 Why, then–a mosquito be! 177 00:22:38,961 --> 00:22:43,257 And he hovered, then and there, A mosquito, in the air. 178 00:22:43,377 --> 00:22:47,443 Buzzed, and flying rapidly, Overtook the ship at sea, 179 00:22:47,563 --> 00:22:53,137 Settled noiselessly, and stole Out of sight, into a hole. 180 00:22:56,361 --> 00:23:01,255 Merrily the breeze is singing, O'er the waves a ship is winging. 181 00:23:01,375 --> 00:23:06,517 Past the Island of Buyan To the realm of Tsar Saltan. 182 00:23:06,637 --> 00:23:11,233 Now his longed-for land so dear Stands out in the distance, clear. 183 00:23:24,003 --> 00:23:26,600 Now the ship at anchor rests 184 00:23:26,720 --> 00:23:30,036 And the merchants, honored guests, 185 00:23:30,156 --> 00:23:34,443 Palacewards their footsteps make With our gallant in their wake. 186 00:23:46,202 --> 00:23:48,962 - Now, I ask you, masters mine, 187 00:23:49,248 --> 00:23:51,888 Sailed you far across the brine? 188 00:23:52,157 --> 00:23:54,934 Are things well where you have been? 189 00:23:55,201 --> 00:23:57,536 What strange wonders have you seen? 190 00:23:57,909 --> 00:24:00,840 - Peace reigns overseas, serene. 191 00:24:00,960 --> 00:24:03,328 There, we saw this wondrous scene: 192 00:24:03,990 --> 00:24:09,253 There's an island in the sea, Shores as steep as steep can be; 193 00:24:09,589 --> 00:24:13,803 Cheerless once, deserted, bare– Nothing but an oak grew there. 194 00:24:14,359 --> 00:24:18,474 Now it has a new-built city, Stately mansions, gardens pretty, 195 00:24:18,706 --> 00:24:23,587 - Churches tall with domes of gold Fair and wondrous to behold. 196 00:24:24,010 --> 00:24:29,231 Prince Guidon reigns there, and he Sends his compliments to thee. 197 00:24:29,560 --> 00:24:33,371 Here the tsar, in much amaze, Said: 198 00:24:33,701 --> 00:24:38,351 - If God prolong my days, I shall visit this strange isle, 199 00:24:38,643 --> 00:24:41,216 Guest with this Guidon a while. 200 00:24:41,385 --> 00:24:44,652 - That's no wonder, to be sure... 201 00:24:45,160 --> 00:24:48,002 Just a city by the shore! 202 00:24:48,878 --> 00:24:52,594 Here's a wonder, though, worth telling: 203 00:24:52,924 --> 00:24:57,539 There's a little squirrel dwelling 204 00:24:57,897 --> 00:25:03,161 In a fir tree; all day long, Cracking nuts, it sings a song. 205 00:25:03,484 --> 00:25:06,263 Nuts–most wondrous to behold! 206 00:25:06,306 --> 00:25:09,966 Every shell is solid gold; 207 00:25:10,229 --> 00:25:14,038 Kernels–each an emerald pure! 208 00:25:14,403 --> 00:25:17,881 That's a wonder, to be sure. 209 00:25:20,322 --> 00:25:23,289 Tsar Saltan thought this most curious, 210 00:25:23,409 --> 00:25:26,130 Our mosquito waxed most furious 211 00:25:26,250 --> 00:25:28,754 And, with his mosquito might, 212 00:25:28,835 --> 00:25:31,424 Stung his aunt's right eye, in spite. 213 00:25:31,544 --> 00:25:35,710 Turning pale, she swooned from pain– But her eye ne'er saw again. 214 00:25:35,830 --> 00:25:38,487 Sister, serving maids and mother, 215 00:25:38,607 --> 00:25:40,887 Chased him, tripping one another. 216 00:25:41,007 --> 00:25:43,100 - Ah, you cursed insect, you! 217 00:25:43,186 --> 00:25:46,046 Only wait! - But he just flew 218 00:25:46,166 --> 00:25:50,843 Through a casement, o'er the main, Swiftly to his own domain. 219 00:25:53,058 --> 00:25:55,976 Pensively Guidon once more 220 00:25:56,414 --> 00:25:59,357 Gazes seaward from the shore. 221 00:26:00,137 --> 00:26:03,566 - Greetings, oh my prince most fair! 222 00:26:04,149 --> 00:26:07,335 Why so quiet, like still air? 223 00:26:07,540 --> 00:26:10,020 What is it that's made you sad? 224 00:26:10,147 --> 00:26:12,973 Guidon answered her, distressed: 225 00:26:13,326 --> 00:26:15,599 - Grief is gnawing at my breast, 226 00:26:15,837 --> 00:26:19,880 There's a wonder, I confess, That I'm burning to possess. 227 00:26:20,240 --> 00:26:25,031 Somewhere, there's a squirrel dwelling; 'Tis a wonder well worth telling. 228 00:26:25,594 --> 00:26:28,512 - I know of this thing, you hear? 229 00:26:28,640 --> 00:26:31,620 Calm your troubled soul, my dear; 230 00:26:32,150 --> 00:26:35,862 Grieve not–I will gladly do 231 00:26:36,137 --> 00:26:39,129 This slight service, prince, for you. 232 00:27:14,656 --> 00:27:18,715 <i>In a garden, in an orchard, A young girl was strolling.</i> 233 00:27:18,835 --> 00:27:22,679 <i>She was just a tiny creature, Round-cheeked were her features.</i> 234 00:27:30,281 --> 00:27:34,016 <i>Following her, trailing her, Walked a dashing fellow.</i> 235 00:27:34,136 --> 00:27:37,888 <i>He was walking, he was bringing The young girl rich presents.</i> 236 00:27:39,004 --> 00:27:40,662 - Thank you, swan! 237 00:27:40,782 --> 00:27:46,825 God grant her felicity And such joy as she gave me. 238 00:27:48,956 --> 00:27:53,911 Then a squirrel's house he built. Crystal, glass, and silver gilt; 239 00:27:54,234 --> 00:27:58,189 Set a guard, a scribe as well, Who recorded every shell. 240 00:27:58,226 --> 00:28:03,432 Thus the prince's treasures grew, And the squirrel's glory too. 241 00:28:04,514 --> 00:28:08,794 Breezes o'er the ocean play Speed a barque upon its way; 242 00:28:09,104 --> 00:28:13,212 Sails all spread, it skims the seas, Running swiftly 'fore the breeze 243 00:28:13,785 --> 00:28:17,828 Past a craggy island, where Stands a city, proud and fair. 244 00:28:18,454 --> 00:28:22,321 Cannons with a mighty roar Bid the merchants put to shore; 245 00:28:23,048 --> 00:28:29,565 When the merchants land, Guidon Bids them be his guests anon; 246 00:28:31,212 --> 00:28:35,870 Feasts them first with wine and meats, Then an audience entreats. 247 00:28:36,051 --> 00:28:40,278 - Tell me what you have for sale, Whither bound, and whence you hail? 248 00:28:40,525 --> 00:28:42,194 Quoth the merchants at their ease: 249 00:28:42,314 --> 00:28:47,065 We have sailed the seven seas, Selling horses, Prince Guidon– 250 00:28:47,293 --> 00:28:51,873 Stallions from the steppes of Don. - We are overdue, you know, 251 00:28:52,250 --> 00:28:54,706 And we still have far to go– 252 00:28:55,071 --> 00:28:57,770 Past the Island of Buyan, 253 00:28:57,890 --> 00:29:01,297 Back to gracious Tsar Saltan. 254 00:29:01,417 --> 00:29:03,239 Then, they heard from Prince Guidon: 255 00:29:03,461 --> 00:29:07,957 - May fair breezes speed you on O'er the ocean, o'er the main, 256 00:29:08,200 --> 00:29:10,885 Back to Tsar Saltan again, 257 00:29:11,176 --> 00:29:16,741 When your gracious tsar you see, Give him compliments from me. 258 00:29:17,881 --> 00:29:20,389 Bowing low before him, they 259 00:29:20,509 --> 00:29:23,923 Left Guidon and sailed away. 260 00:29:25,861 --> 00:29:30,953 He, though, hastened to the shore, Where he met the swan once more, 261 00:29:31,675 --> 00:29:37,603 Told her that his heart was burning, For his sire, his soul was yearning... 262 00:29:37,723 --> 00:29:41,383 In the twinkling of an eye She made him a tiny fly, 263 00:29:41,785 --> 00:29:46,074 And he flew across the sea Where, 'twixt sky and ocean, he 264 00:29:46,194 --> 00:29:51,533 Settled on the deck and stole Out of sight into a hole. 265 00:29:53,507 --> 00:29:58,311 Merrily the breeze is singing, O'er the waves a ship is winging, 266 00:29:58,584 --> 00:30:03,571 Past the Island of Buyan, To the realm of Tsar Saltan, 267 00:30:16,600 --> 00:30:19,432 - Now, I ask you, masters mine, 268 00:30:19,677 --> 00:30:22,327 Sailed you far across the brine? 269 00:30:22,546 --> 00:30:25,362 Are things well where you have been? 270 00:30:25,628 --> 00:30:27,882 What strange wonders have you seen? 271 00:30:28,002 --> 00:30:30,294 Quoth the merchants at their ease: 272 00:30:30,528 --> 00:30:35,634 - We have sailed the seven seas; Peace reigns overseas, serene. 273 00:30:36,003 --> 00:30:40,407 There, we saw this wondrous scene: On an island, far away, 274 00:30:40,718 --> 00:30:43,987 Stands a city, grand and gay– Churches tall, with golden domes, 275 00:30:44,252 --> 00:30:46,178 Gardens green and stately homes; 276 00:30:46,538 --> 00:30:52,312 - By the palace grows a fir In whose shade, O royal sir, 277 00:30:53,639 --> 00:30:59,077 Stands a crystal cage; and there Dwells a squirrel, strange and rare– 278 00:30:59,279 --> 00:31:03,590 Full of frolic; all day long, Cracking nuts, it sings a song, 279 00:31:03,789 --> 00:31:08,363 Nuts, most wondrous to behold– Every shell is solid gold, 280 00:31:08,587 --> 00:31:13,513 Kernels–each an emerald bright; Sentries guard it day and night. 281 00:31:13,863 --> 00:31:16,814 People live in plenty there, 282 00:31:17,032 --> 00:31:20,372 Not in huts, but mansions fair. 283 00:31:20,726 --> 00:31:26,052 Prince Guidon reigns there, and he Sends his compliments to thee. 284 00:31:26,437 --> 00:31:29,993 Here the tsar said, in amaze: 285 00:31:30,571 --> 00:31:33,563 - If but God prolong my days, 286 00:31:33,683 --> 00:31:36,823 I shall visit this strange isle 287 00:31:36,943 --> 00:31:39,800 Guest with this Guidon a while. 288 00:31:41,243 --> 00:31:44,354 - Wherein lies this wonder, pray? 289 00:31:44,647 --> 00:31:47,744 Squirrels cracking nuts all day– 290 00:31:48,058 --> 00:31:51,427 Heaping emeralds, we're told, 291 00:31:51,547 --> 00:31:54,607 Left and right a-throwing gold! 292 00:31:54,963 --> 00:31:59,588 Nothing strange in this see I! Be this true, or but a lie, 293 00:31:59,828 --> 00:32:03,491 I know of a better wonder; 294 00:32:03,811 --> 00:32:07,478 Lo! The ocean swells in thunder, 295 00:32:07,998 --> 00:32:11,196 Surges with a mighty roar, 296 00:32:11,464 --> 00:32:14,510 Overflows a barren shore, 297 00:32:14,783 --> 00:32:18,645 Leaving, wonderful to see, 298 00:32:18,922 --> 00:32:22,463 Thirty stalwart knights and three, 299 00:32:22,703 --> 00:32:26,071 All in mail a-gleaming bright, 300 00:32:26,191 --> 00:32:29,392 Marching proudly left and right; 301 00:32:29,512 --> 00:32:35,133 Each one brave beyond compare, Tall of stature, young and fair, 302 00:32:35,473 --> 00:32:41,516 All alike beyond belief, Led by Chernomor, their chief. 303 00:32:42,493 --> 00:32:46,213 That's a wonder, now, for you, 304 00:32:46,333 --> 00:32:50,259 Marvelously strange, but true. 305 00:32:50,639 --> 00:32:53,736 But the Tsar waxed very curious, 306 00:32:53,856 --> 00:32:57,357 And Guidon waxed very furious. 307 00:32:57,650 --> 00:33:00,035 Fiercely buzzed and settled right 308 00:33:00,155 --> 00:33:03,372 On his aunt's left eye, in spite. 309 00:33:03,492 --> 00:33:05,794 Turning pale, she swooned from pain– 310 00:33:05,860 --> 00:33:08,549 - Ah! - her eye ne'er saw again. 311 00:33:08,669 --> 00:33:11,295 Screams of anger filled the air - 312 00:33:11,366 --> 00:33:13,252 "Catch it! Kill that insect there! 313 00:33:13,372 --> 00:33:16,072 O you nasty insect, you!" 314 00:33:16,125 --> 00:33:19,280 But Guidon just calmly flew 315 00:33:19,527 --> 00:33:22,087 Through the casement, o'er the main, 316 00:33:22,207 --> 00:33:24,716 Swiftly to his own domain. 317 00:33:27,499 --> 00:33:30,821 - Greetings, oh my prince most fair! 318 00:33:31,223 --> 00:33:34,387 Why so quiet, like still air? 319 00:33:34,728 --> 00:33:37,197 What is it that's made you sad? 320 00:33:37,317 --> 00:33:39,646 Guidon answered her, distressed: 321 00:33:39,837 --> 00:33:44,253 - Grief is gnawing at my breast, There's a wonder, I confess, 322 00:33:44,567 --> 00:33:46,398 That I'm longing to possess. 323 00:33:46,518 --> 00:33:48,488 - Tell me then, what is this wonder? 324 00:33:48,608 --> 00:33:51,300 - Somewhere swells the sea in thunder, 325 00:33:51,392 --> 00:33:56,760 Breakers surge, and with a roar, Sweeping o'er a barren shore, 326 00:33:57,242 --> 00:34:02,258 Leave behind, for all to see Thirty stalwart knights and three, 327 00:34:02,527 --> 00:34:07,934 All in mail a-gleaming bright, Marching proudly left and right! 328 00:34:08,245 --> 00:34:10,797 And replied the snow-white swan: 329 00:34:10,917 --> 00:34:13,632 - Is that really all, Guidon? 330 00:34:14,091 --> 00:34:16,589 Wonder not–though this may be 331 00:34:16,837 --> 00:34:19,384 Strange for you, 'tis not for me, 332 00:34:19,701 --> 00:34:24,604 For these sea-knights, prince, are none But my brothers, every one. 333 00:34:24,991 --> 00:34:28,074 Do not grieve; go home and wait, 334 00:34:28,358 --> 00:34:31,518 Meet my brothers at your gate. 335 00:35:03,794 --> 00:35:07,271 - It is by the swan's request 336 00:35:07,391 --> 00:35:10,157 And, at her express behest, 337 00:35:10,386 --> 00:35:13,567 We have come from out the sea 338 00:35:13,880 --> 00:35:16,608 Your fair city's guards to be. 339 00:35:16,923 --> 00:35:20,147 Henceforth, from the ocean blue, 340 00:35:20,267 --> 00:35:23,590 We will always come to you, 341 00:35:23,710 --> 00:35:26,738 Every day, on guard to stand 342 00:35:26,953 --> 00:35:30,336 By your lofty walls so grand. 343 00:35:31,237 --> 00:35:33,924 Now, however, we must go - 344 00:35:34,457 --> 00:35:38,927 To the salty sea below. 345 00:36:04,367 --> 00:36:08,694 Breezes o'er the ocean play, Speed a barque upon its way; 346 00:36:08,814 --> 00:36:12,605 Sails all spread, it skims the seas, Running swiftly 'fore the breeze, 347 00:36:12,725 --> 00:36:16,047 Past a craggy island, where Stands a city, proud and fair. 348 00:36:16,167 --> 00:36:20,527 Cannons with a mighty roar Bid the merchants put to shore. 349 00:36:26,184 --> 00:36:30,928 - Tell me what you have for sale, Whither bound, and whence you hail? 350 00:36:31,138 --> 00:36:33,308 Quoth the merchants at their ease: 351 00:36:33,428 --> 00:36:36,415 - We have sailed the seven seas; 352 00:36:36,613 --> 00:36:41,691 Swords of Damask steel we've sold, Virgin silver, too, and gold. 353 00:36:42,089 --> 00:36:46,939 - Now we're overdue, you know. - And we still have far to go- 354 00:36:47,314 --> 00:36:50,064 Past the Island of Buyan, 355 00:36:50,184 --> 00:36:53,485 Back to gracious Tsar Saltan. 356 00:36:53,884 --> 00:36:55,926 Then, they heard from Prince Guidon: 357 00:36:56,046 --> 00:37:00,810 - My fair breezes speed you on, O'er the ocean, o'er the main, 358 00:37:01,113 --> 00:37:03,988 Back to Tsar Saltan again. 359 00:37:04,364 --> 00:37:07,643 Yes, and when your tsar you see, 360 00:37:07,763 --> 00:37:10,497 Give him compliments from me. 361 00:37:11,814 --> 00:37:16,835 And Guidon went to the shore Where he met the swan once more; 362 00:37:17,351 --> 00:37:22,725 Told her that his heart was burning, For his sire, his soul was yearning... 363 00:37:23,010 --> 00:37:27,140 So she drenched him, head to toe. In a trice, he shrank, and lo! 364 00:37:27,434 --> 00:37:32,472 Ere or he could even gasp, He had turned into a wasp. 365 00:37:32,776 --> 00:37:37,394 Then he buzzed, and rapidly Overtook the ship at sea; 366 00:37:37,769 --> 00:37:42,746 Gently settled aft, and stole Out of sight, into a hole. 367 00:37:55,862 --> 00:38:01,570 - Oh you sailors, masters mine - Sailed you far across the brine? 368 00:38:01,814 --> 00:38:06,792 Are things well where you have been? What strange wonders have you seen? 369 00:38:07,531 --> 00:38:11,903 - Peace reigns overseas, serene, There we saw this wondrous scene: 370 00:38:12,442 --> 00:38:16,523 There's an island far away- On this isle - a city gay; 371 00:38:16,643 --> 00:38:19,730 There, each dawn brings in new wonders: 372 00:38:19,966 --> 00:38:23,833 There, the ocean swells and thunders, Breakers, with a mighty roar, 373 00:38:24,043 --> 00:38:28,924 Foaming, flood its barren shore, Leaving, wonderful to see, 374 00:38:29,409 --> 00:38:35,911 Thirty stalwart knights and three, All in mail a-gleaming bright, 375 00:38:36,150 --> 00:38:38,717 Marching proudly left and right. 376 00:38:38,946 --> 00:38:42,087 - Nor can you find guards so true, 377 00:38:42,324 --> 00:38:45,106 Vigilant and fearless, too. 378 00:38:45,226 --> 00:38:51,135 Prince Guidon reigns there, and he Sends his compliments to thee. 379 00:38:51,494 --> 00:38:54,181 Here the tsar said, in amaze: 380 00:38:54,301 --> 00:38:59,975 - If but God prolong my days, I shall visit this strange isle, 381 00:39:00,095 --> 00:39:02,985 Guest with this Guidon a while. 382 00:39:03,992 --> 00:39:06,024 - You may think this strange - not we! 383 00:39:06,196 --> 00:39:09,819 Fancy! Idle mermen play Sentry-go on land all day! 384 00:39:10,403 --> 00:39:15,336 Be this true, or but a lie, Nothing strange in this see I - 385 00:39:15,793 --> 00:39:21,382 Stranger things exist, mark you - This report, though, is quite true: 386 00:39:22,131 --> 00:39:26,686 There's a young princess, they say, That she charms all hearts away. 387 00:39:26,806 --> 00:39:31,897 Brighter than the sun at noon, She outshines the midnight moon, 388 00:39:32,256 --> 00:39:37,713 In her braids a crescent beams, On her brow, a bright star gleams. 389 00:39:37,833 --> 00:39:43,779 She herself is sweet of face, Full of majesty and grace. 390 00:39:44,103 --> 00:39:48,928 When she speaks, her voice doth seem Like the music of a stream. 391 00:39:49,820 --> 00:39:53,073 That's a wonder, now, for you - 392 00:39:53,308 --> 00:39:56,642 Marvellously strange, but true. 393 00:40:01,671 --> 00:40:04,508 Oh! Oh! 394 00:40:04,753 --> 00:40:10,054 Panic once more filled the air: Help! O don't you let it go! 395 00:40:10,658 --> 00:40:15,633 Catch it! - Hold it! - Kill it! - O! 396 00:40:32,157 --> 00:40:35,365 Eh! Et! Eh-eh! Eh! 397 00:40:49,680 --> 00:40:53,041 - O you nasty insect, you! 398 00:40:53,161 --> 00:40:57,009 Just you wait! - Guidon, though, flew 399 00:40:57,129 --> 00:41:01,753 Through the casement, o'er the main, Back to his domain again. 400 00:41:16,842 --> 00:41:20,150 - Greetings, oh my prince most fair! 401 00:41:20,473 --> 00:41:25,448 Why so quiet, like still air? What is it that's made you sad? 402 00:41:25,580 --> 00:41:28,260 Guidon answered her, distressed: 403 00:41:28,676 --> 00:41:31,312 - Grief is gnawing at my breast, 404 00:41:31,699 --> 00:41:36,182 Every youth has his own bride - Only I unmarried bide. 405 00:41:36,434 --> 00:41:39,201 - Who is she you wish to wed? Tell me, now. 406 00:41:39,483 --> 00:41:40,728 - It is said... 407 00:41:40,848 --> 00:41:45,262 - There's a fair princess; they say That she charms all hearts away - 408 00:41:45,623 --> 00:41:48,791 Brighter than the sun at noon, 409 00:41:49,032 --> 00:41:52,052 She outshines the midnight moon; 410 00:41:52,366 --> 00:41:57,551 In her braids, a crescent beams, On her brow, a bright star gleams. 411 00:41:57,810 --> 00:42:01,579 She herself is sweet of face, Full of majesty and grace. 412 00:42:01,848 --> 00:42:05,606 When she speaks, her sweet voice seems Like the flow of tinkling streams. 413 00:42:06,051 --> 00:42:10,229 Is this true, though, or a lie? 414 00:42:10,712 --> 00:42:14,350 - Yes-this maiden I can find; 415 00:42:14,628 --> 00:42:19,628 But a wife's no mitten, mind, From your lily hand to cast, 416 00:42:19,943 --> 00:42:24,922 Or unto your belt make fast; Listen now to my advice: 417 00:42:25,375 --> 00:42:30,478 Weigh this matter well - think twice, So that on your marriage morrow 418 00:42:30,831 --> 00:42:33,117 You do not repent in sorrow. 419 00:42:33,220 --> 00:42:37,960 - Nay, for this princess so fair I would any perils dare, 420 00:42:38,195 --> 00:42:42,632 Sacrifice my very soul, Barefoot, walk right to the pole. 421 00:42:42,961 --> 00:42:48,051 Sighing thoughtfully, the swan 422 00:42:48,510 --> 00:42:54,120 Murmured: "Why so far, Guidon? Know, your future bride is near - 423 00:42:54,496 --> 00:42:57,623 I am that princess, my dear. 424 00:43:04,512 --> 00:43:10,738 In her braids, a crescent beamed, On her brow, a bright star gleamed! 425 00:43:35,792 --> 00:43:39,944 - Mother darling! If you please, I have chosen me a bride - 426 00:43:40,259 --> 00:43:44,978 She will be your love and pride. Your consent we both desire, 427 00:43:45,452 --> 00:43:49,515 And your blessing we require. Bless our marriage, so that we 428 00:43:49,635 --> 00:43:53,422 Live in love and harmony. 429 00:44:00,326 --> 00:44:04,456 Breezes o'er the ocean play, Speed a barque upon its way; 430 00:44:04,576 --> 00:44:08,688 Sails all spread, it skims the seas, Running swiftly 'fore the breeze, 431 00:44:08,808 --> 00:44:12,139 Past a craggy island, where Stands a city proud and fair. 432 00:44:12,465 --> 00:44:16,250 Cannons with a mighty roar Bid the merchants put to shore. 433 00:44:23,461 --> 00:44:29,032 - Tell me what you have for sale, Whither bound and whence you hail? 434 00:44:29,080 --> 00:44:31,590 Quoth the merchants at their ease: 435 00:44:31,849 --> 00:44:34,815 - We have sailed the seven seas, 436 00:44:35,043 --> 00:44:38,802 Contraband, prince, was our ware, And our profits-rich and rare. 437 00:44:39,233 --> 00:44:43,690 We have far to travel yet - Homewards - East - our course is set, 438 00:44:44,252 --> 00:44:46,935 Past the Island of Buyan, 439 00:44:47,055 --> 00:44:50,551 Back to gracious Tsar Saltan. 440 00:44:52,219 --> 00:44:56,998 - May fair breezes speed you on, O'er the ocean, o'er the main, 441 00:44:57,118 --> 00:45:00,167 Back to Tsar Saltan again. 442 00:45:00,481 --> 00:45:04,005 Pray remind your tsar from me, That his gracious majesty 443 00:45:04,303 --> 00:45:08,702 Said he'd visit us some day; We regret his long delay. 444 00:45:10,300 --> 00:45:14,055 Off the merchants went. Guidon 445 00:45:14,957 --> 00:45:17,619 This time stayed with his fair bride, 446 00:45:17,954 --> 00:45:21,619 Never more to leave her side. 447 00:45:22,920 --> 00:45:26,779 Merrily the breeze is singing, O'er the waves a ship is winging 448 00:45:26,899 --> 00:45:30,943 Past the Island of Buyan To the realm of Tsar Saltan. 449 00:45:37,912 --> 00:45:42,731 - Oh you, sailors, masters mine- Sailed you far across the brine? 450 00:45:42,977 --> 00:45:47,956 Are things well where you have been? What strange wonders have you seen? 451 00:45:48,371 --> 00:45:50,103 Quoth the merchants at their ease: 452 00:45:50,223 --> 00:45:55,029 - We have sailed the seven seas. Peace reigns overseas, serene. 453 00:45:55,391 --> 00:45:59,594 There, we saw this wondrous scene: On an island, far away, 454 00:45:59,989 --> 00:46:01,936 Stands a city grand and gay- 455 00:46:02,056 --> 00:46:06,281 Churches tall with golden domes, Gardens green, and stately homes. 456 00:46:06,768 --> 00:46:09,748 Near its palace grows a fir 457 00:46:10,027 --> 00:46:13,065 In whose shade, O royal sir, 458 00:46:13,709 --> 00:46:17,232 Stands a crystal cage; and there 459 00:46:17,501 --> 00:46:20,672 Dwells a squirrel strange and rare, 460 00:46:20,957 --> 00:46:24,934 Full of frolic; all day long, Cracking nuts, it sings a song. 461 00:46:25,168 --> 00:46:27,671 Nuts, most wondrous to behold - 462 00:46:27,856 --> 00:46:30,691 Shells of purest yellow gold, 463 00:46:30,860 --> 00:46:33,438 All the kernels - emeralds bright. 464 00:46:33,918 --> 00:46:36,643 Sentries guard it day and night. 465 00:46:37,129 --> 00:46:40,755 - There we saw another wonder - 466 00:46:40,875 --> 00:46:44,321 Every morn, the breakers thunder 467 00:46:44,441 --> 00:46:47,452 And the waves, with mighty roar, 468 00:46:47,572 --> 00:46:50,367 Overflow the barren shore, 469 00:46:50,660 --> 00:46:53,723 Leaving, wonderful to see, 470 00:46:53,983 --> 00:46:57,087 Thirty stalwart knights and three. 471 00:46:57,207 --> 00:47:00,376 Each one brave beyond compare, 472 00:47:00,496 --> 00:47:03,530 Tall of stature, young and fair, 473 00:47:03,650 --> 00:47:08,006 All in mail a-gleaming bright, Marching proudly left and right; 474 00:47:08,126 --> 00:47:10,805 All alike beyond belief, 475 00:47:10,925 --> 00:47:14,056 Led by Chernomor, their chief. 476 00:47:14,176 --> 00:47:18,715 Nor will you find guards so true, 477 00:47:18,835 --> 00:47:23,254 Vigilant and fearless, too. 478 00:47:23,465 --> 00:47:28,712 And his wife is fair, O sire - Gaze on her - you'll never tire. 479 00:47:29,064 --> 00:47:32,357 Brighter than the sun at noon, 480 00:47:32,477 --> 00:47:35,965 She outshines the midnight moon; 481 00:47:36,085 --> 00:47:38,733 In her braids, a crescent beams, 482 00:47:39,153 --> 00:47:42,236 On her brow, a bright star gleams. 483 00:47:42,749 --> 00:47:45,559 - Prince Guidon reigns there in glory, 484 00:47:45,979 --> 00:47:48,370 He is praised in song and story. 485 00:47:48,726 --> 00:47:52,292 Prince Guidon sends his respects, 486 00:47:52,508 --> 00:47:54,590 Bade us say he still expects 487 00:47:54,933 --> 00:47:57,853 You to visit him one day 488 00:47:57,973 --> 00:47:59,682 And regrets your long delay. 489 00:48:00,941 --> 00:48:05,841 All impatient, Tsar Saltan Gave command his fleet to man, 490 00:48:06,532 --> 00:48:08,827 But the royal cook, and weaver, 491 00:48:09,056 --> 00:48:13,902 And their mother, sly deceiver, Did their best to keep their tsar 492 00:48:13,935 --> 00:48:15,814 From this wondrous isle so far. 493 00:48:16,115 --> 00:48:19,970 - Am I tsar, or just some child?! - 494 00:48:20,090 --> 00:48:22,183 Shouted he in passion wild 495 00:48:22,303 --> 00:48:24,489 - I'll sail NOW! 496 00:48:24,729 --> 00:48:29,654 He said no more, Stamped his foot and slammed the door. 497 00:48:41,709 --> 00:48:45,514 - Mother dear, come hither, do - You, my fair princess, come too - 498 00:48:46,037 --> 00:48:50,869 Only look out yonder - there Sails my father, I declare! 499 00:48:54,502 --> 00:48:57,262 Tsar Saltan's fleet, at long last, 500 00:48:57,382 --> 00:49:01,231 O'er the seas was sailing fast. 501 00:49:02,550 --> 00:49:06,619 In salute the cannons fired, And the belfries rang, inspired. 502 00:49:06,739 --> 00:49:11,939 To the shore Guidon then ran, There to welcome Tsar Saltan, 503 00:49:12,119 --> 00:49:14,998 And the royal cook, and weaver, 504 00:49:15,118 --> 00:49:18,013 And their mother, sly deceiver. 505 00:49:40,474 --> 00:49:45,441 Now the palace came in sight, Sentries, clad in armour bright. 506 00:49:45,561 --> 00:49:50,804 Tsar Saltan looked on to see Thirty stalwart knights and three - 507 00:49:51,334 --> 00:49:55,151 Each one brave beyond compare, Tall of stature, young and fair, 508 00:49:55,271 --> 00:49:57,679 All alike beyond belief, 509 00:49:57,799 --> 00:50:01,101 Led by Chernomor, their chief. 510 00:50:08,204 --> 00:50:10,915 Then he reached the courtyard wide, 511 00:50:11,156 --> 00:50:15,573 Where a lofty fir he spied. In its shadow - lo, behold, 512 00:50:15,820 --> 00:50:17,804 Cracking nuts of solid gold, 513 00:50:17,924 --> 00:50:21,315 Sat a little squirrel, singing, Emeralds into sacklets flinging. 514 00:50:21,435 --> 00:50:25,783 Golden nutshells lay around On the spacious courtyard ground. 515 00:50:30,349 --> 00:50:34,335 <i>In a garden, in an orchard, A young girl was strolling.</i> 516 00:50:34,455 --> 00:50:38,331 <i>She was just a tiny creature, Round-cheeked were her features.</i> 517 00:50:46,253 --> 00:50:50,489 Then the tsar looked up and saw... 518 00:50:51,223 --> 00:50:54,390 And his heart began to leap! 519 00:50:54,831 --> 00:51:00,245 - Am I dreaming in my sleep? How? - 520 00:51:00,365 --> 00:51:02,913 The tsar gasped in surprise, 521 00:51:03,033 --> 00:51:07,661 Tears a-streaming from his eyes. 522 00:51:10,642 --> 00:51:14,932 Now the cook, and royal weaver, And their mother, sly deceiver, 523 00:51:15,464 --> 00:51:18,256 Weeping, each her crimes confessed, 524 00:51:18,492 --> 00:51:21,829 Begged forgiveness, beat her breast. 525 00:51:32,654 --> 00:51:35,003 So the tsar, in his great glee 526 00:51:35,266 --> 00:51:38,508 Sent them home across the sea. 527 00:51:53,393 --> 00:51:59,527 Then they all sat down to feast and their laughter never ceased! 528 00:52:03,614 --> 00:52:09,451 - Hail Prince Guidon! Hail! Hail! 529 00:52:18,226 --> 00:52:24,190 - Hail Tsar Saltan! Hail! Hail! 530 00:52:39,764 --> 00:52:44,253 Late at night, with tipsy head, 531 00:52:44,504 --> 00:52:48,874 Tsar Saltan was put to bed. 532 00:52:49,329 --> 00:52:52,921 I drank beer and mead there - yet 533 00:52:53,629 --> 00:52:56,093 Only got my whiskers wet. 534 00:53:01,830 --> 00:53:04,980 The End Trans. by Louis Zellikoff, subs by Eus (2013), ed. by Niffiwan (2022)