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And they retained in calm and peace

The customs of the ancient time,

And during Russian Shrovetide feast

The oily pancakes used to fry.

Twice yearly fast they used to keep,

The round swings they liked to swing,

Loved to hear singing during lunch

And Whitsun round dances much,

And yawning listened to a prayer;

Compassioned, on a bunch of herb

Three tears by each they used to drop,

And kvass like air was necessary,

And at the table to the guests

The dish(e)s were served complied with ranks.