Fedot/Interactions

This is a list of interactions with Fedot. Contents 1 Introduction 2 Reencounter 3 Retirement 4 Rehire 5 Story: Tula 6 Like Quotes 6.1 Sarabun 7 Dislike Quotes 7.1 Bakhyt 7.2 Oksana Introduction[] Greetings, stranger! Are you the one seeking men to hire? I am a marksman, Fedot is my name... Perhaps I am looking for something. Why is your coat so worn out, and my, look at that pole axe... Deserted the service, eh? "You speak the truth. I fled -- and who wouldn't? I come from Tula, but in recent years I have served as a Moscow marksman. I was once a famed hunter, and brought game from the forests to the royal halls. My service went well, or would have, were it not for one Secret Department clerk. A skinny, wall-eyed fellow with a goatee, but he had set his sights on my wife. The foul creature knew that she was faithful to me, but he devised a dirty trick using the powers that came with his position. He whispered to the chief hunting clerk that I boasted in front of men that I saw a wondrous horse in the woods, that had a horn on its head. Our sire is quite keen on various rare animals, and so I was entrusted with the task of capturing this creature -- or get fired and thrown into the gaol for my idle talk. There was nothing I could do... My fate was to end up in a jail, and my wife would go straight into that clerk's bedroom. So I took my grandfather's pole-axe, went to the clerk's homestead and put him down like a pig. And my wife, Nastasia, I sent away in secret to Astrakhan, to distant relatives." Follow me. I cannot promise you a horse with horns, but we shall have plenty of other game. I had nowhere to go. Few would dare hire a runaway marksman. I would be glad to follow you. You know, I can hit a squirrel's eye with an arroe, and I can read trails like no one else. I hope you are an honest warrior, and some rogue. I have seen much in my days of service, and Is hall not suffer innocents to be harmed. Exactly the man I need. After dinner we shall set out. Yes, but there's a small problem. My wife remains penniless. If you could give me 400 thaler, that I could send to her for her needs, I would go with you straight away. Otherwise I shall have to become ab brigand to raise money. Family must go first. Here, take the money. In war, the line between robbery and feats of arms is often blurred. 'Tis better we should part ways now. A sad tale. But I have heard the likes of it before. Farewell! Looks can be deceiving Reencounter[] Now I am looking for companions on my way. Retirement[] Listen, (sir/my lady). My heart is aching, and I am always worried about my wife, who is alone in foreign lands. Do not take it amiss, please, but I shall have to leave you for a while. Rehire[] I have found you at last! My wife is well, and I am ready to stand under your banner once more. Story: Tula[] A covert, concealed place for a shelter, refuge -- or a prison. This is what the word Tula means. It is the name of my hometown. Half a century ago, Tula was captured by False Dmitry, who waited here for the fall of Moscow. Some three years later, another impostor arrived here, the Thief of Tushino. In these woods, my father taught me to be the master of the hounds. Later, after I mastered following hare trails and putting arrows through the squirrel's eye, I was sent to Moscow. Like Quotes[] Sarabun[] Sir, I feel myself healthy and fresh. Recently Sarabun applied his leeches to me. That doctor is worthy of respect and honor. The balm he applied to my wounds after the fight healed them in but a few days. I am glad we have this ma of wisdom in our company. Dislike Quotes[] Bakhyt[] Allow me to speak! I do not like that Bakhyt with his hangman's habits. The very thought that I might have landed in the hands of his ilk, had I not fled Moscow... It sends shivers through me. Walking side by side with this monster is more dreadful by the day. I am not the timid type, but it is a haunting thing to have a hangman behind one's back. Oksana[] You know what, sir?! I am a straightforward man and I shall be frank. We should not drag that witch around with us. We don't need Oksana with her potions, charms and magic. Yesterday she gave everyone a potion "against bullets". I did not drink it, but went to a nearby church and lit a candle. If this continues, I fear I shall run out of candles.