The mother-in-law also shouted: "What do you mean? Are you trying to snatch people in broad daylight?"
But the local authorities, who have always had low standards, were little tyrants in small places and didn't care about these people. Moreover, it had been many years since such a noble character appeared in the town. Everyone treated it as news, even wanting to invite reporters to report on it, to promote the local simple folk customs and create a little face-saving project.
The leader spoke bureaucratically: "Making a fuss will not help. We handle everything according to legal procedures. If you keep making trouble, we'll have you punished for obstructing official duties..."
The younger sister-in-law cursed loudly: "You're taking our stuff, and we can't even say anything?"
