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Sweet evening smiled on the earth which Wiesƚaw
rode back on the horses he had bought. From a neighbouring
Village music re-echoed. He heard joyful songs & clapping.
The horses run rapidly on the [hard] ground & he saw bride maids
In Around the myrtle-wreaths – the bridal youth striking the still
and while they kindly welcomed the stranger the Starostø
thus addressed him 'It is good evening when to win
friends. Welcome thou from Proszow. I not
the poor possessions we call ours. Remain with us while
enjoying what our land & toils, aided by God, – have given us.
Thou will see the maidens of Cracow – their varied dances –
and their joydness. Perhaps thou will at usfully dance among
them – for thou is not wearied with thy journey. I see
thou art young. At this time Halina fair & young
approached. She the leading maid of the festival. She
blushed – she blushed: but still she drew nearer –
her offers him refreshing fruits & cake. "Stranger! You
will not refuse to share our "fruit & our bread" – and on this
a in as is incomprehensible turned on her the strangers eye
† Accompaniment of the dance of Cracowiak
& head of the wedding festival
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