Her lament: That fickle magpie tells sweet lies, What proof is there behind its cries? I'll catch the rogue as…
Her lament:
That fickle magpie tells sweet lies,
What proof is there behind its cries?
I'll catch the rogue as it flies near,
And lock it in a golden cage, right here.
The magpie's reply:
I only came to bring you cheer,
But now you've locked me in here.
If you wish your soldier to return soon,
Then free me to the clouds and moon!