The provided text appears to be a dialogue from a Russian fairy tale or folktale. It involves a young messenger named Yelisey, who is apprenticed to a Russian hero named Dobrynya Nikitich. Their adventure takes them on a quest to rescue a kidnapped princess named Zabava Putyatichna from the evil dragon Zmey Gorynych.
The story begins with Yelisey expressing his desire to become a hero and his desire to marry Zabava. Dobrynya initially refuses to take Yelisey as an apprentice but eventually changes his mind when Yelisey insists that he's not being taken on randomly.
Yelisey and Dobrynya set out on their adventure, with Yelisey initially acting as Dobrynya's apprentice. However, Yelisey proves to be more than just an apprentice when he kills Zmey Gorynych and rescues Zabava.
Despite Dobrynya's initial reluctance, Yelisey's actions lead to Dobrynya acknowledging his bravery and offering him Zabava's hand in marriage. Yelisey insists that they must marry, and Dobrynya agrees, provided Yelisey can defeat the evil Kolyvan, who has kidnapped Zabava.
The story concludes with Yelisey and Dobrynya preparing to rescue Zabava from Kolyvan. The text ends with Yelisey expressing his readiness to fight Kolyvan, signifying the beginning of a new chapter in their adventure.
1. The text is a dialogue between two characters, Dobrynya and Yelisey. They are discussing the idea of Yelisey becoming Dobrynya's apprentice.
2. Dobrynya is teaching Yelisey to be a hero, and in return, Yelisey wants to marry Zabava, Dobrynya's niece.
3. Dobrynya is a valiant hero and a Bogatyr, a term used in Russia to denote a warrior.
4. Yelisey is a young boy who was sent by the Knyaz to remind Dobrynya about a debt.
5. Dobrynya is planning to go to a distant frontier post, and Zabava is to get married.
6. Yelisey is trying to prove his heroism to Dobrynya, who is skeptical.
7. Dobrynya is planning to take tribute from Beket, the Crimean Khan, as ordered by the Knyaz.
8. Dobrynya and Yelisey are discussing their journey to seize a fortress.
9. Dobrynya is planning to marry Zabava, who is a comely young woman.
10. Yelisey is trying to convince Dobrynya to take him as an apprentice.
11. Dobrynya is planning to slay the evil Zmey Gorynych and rescue Zabava.
12. Dobrynya and Yelisey are on a journey to find Zabava, who has been kidnapped by Zmey Gorynych.
13. Yelisey is trying to persuade Dobrynya to let him be his apprentice.
14. Zabava has been kidnapped by Zmey Gorynych, and Dobrynya and Yelisey are on a mission to rescue her.
15. Dobrynya is a heroic figure who is known for his bravery and strength.
16. Yelisey is trying to prove his worth to Dobrynya and win Zabava's hand in marriage.
17. Dobrynya is a Bogatyr, a heroic figure in Russia, and he is planning to marry Zabava.
18. Yelisey is trying to convince Dobrynya to take him as an apprentice, promising to help in the mission to rescue Zabava.
19. Zabava has been kidnapped by Zmey Gorynych, an evil figure, and Dobrynya and Yelisey are on a mission to rescue her.
20. Dobrynya is a valiant hero known for his bravery and strength.
21. Yelisey is trying to prove his worth to Dobrynya and win Zabava's hand in marriage.
22. Zabava has been kidnapped by Zmey Gorynych, an evil figure, and Dobrynya and Yelisey are on a mission to rescue her.