Yefrosinya Nimgirova, A Game

Yefrosinya Nimgirova, A Game

Efrosinya says that this game, known among the Tersk Kalmyks, involves a metal pot. Words used in the game are as follows: What I was And what I have become? In which year Did I become so obedient? The bazaar is really big And full of corns. A Russian lady is walking towards you, Hey, give her a way. A Kalmyk woman has died, Lying in a coffin, A piece of bortsok biscuit Is what she keeps in her mouth. Why the lamp is not burning? There is no kerosene! Why my sweetheart is not coming to see me? He is not around at home! What I was And what I have become? To what a stupid man I became so obedient!