A DAUGHTER OF ALBION

A Daughter of Albion

Gryabov, the landowner, seems to have it in for the Englishwoman, Wilka Charlesnova Fyce. He keeps insulting her while he fishes with her. Then he strips naked in front of her. A bit kinky, I'd say.

As much as Gryabov says he despises the daughter of Albion, you wonder why he is alone with her fishing. He also professes to hate fishing and he sits all day at the beach fishing.

What's going on?

This is a strange story. What exactly is the relationship between Gryabov and Fyce? You have to think that although he insults her, he is also drawn to her. But what about the daughter of Albion? What is she all about? That's what makes this story so strange. She sits there like some statue not understanding a word of Russian -- although she's been there for years. Does she not want to learn Russian or is she pretending not to understand? If she doesn't speak Russian -- then what is she doing in Gryabov's home? Can she take care of children without being able to communicate? There is a mystery surrounding these events.

Otsov, the Marshal of Nobility, seems to represent the common wisdom. He tells Gryabov to quit fishing and come home and start drinking some vodka -- but Gryabov is addicted. To fishing and to the Englishwoman. Despite of himself. He's been hooked and is stuck under a stone and there's no one that could lift him up and set him free except himself. However, right now his inclination is to stay hooked.

The crooked nose of the Englishwoman has got him by the balls.