The young man's blessing

A falcon sings throughout the night

Close by Milan's window:

"Up and awaken, oh Milan!

Your girl is getting married,

And she has invited you to the wedding;

If you do not wish to come

Then you are to send her your blessing!"

Let her marry, let her;

I do not care to attend the wedding,

But I send her my blessing:

Never shall she bear a boy!

However much bread she eats,

So much pain may she bear!

However much water she drinks,

So many tears may she shed!" --