"Alexander Pushkin in english translation" - читать интересную книгу автора

Barked with playfulness and stopped.
To the door she'd slowly start-
All was quiet in the yard.
And the dog she'd dearly pet,
Then, the princess walked ahead
By the door, she came to stop
In her hand she held the knob
Heavy door was opened wide
And the princess went inside
In the chamber, all around
Benches stood with carpets covered,
And a table made of wood,
And a tile stove there stood,
And the princess now could tell:
Here, good people had to dwell;
She will not regret here stopping!
All the while, no one's coming.
For the owners she would gaze
Then she cleaned the dirty place
Lit a candle for the Lord,
Lit the fire in the stove,
On the planking, she would climb,
And there, peacefully reclined.
Lunchtime hour was now close
Footsteps in the yard arose
Seven stalwarts entered then
Seven strong and handsome men.
Eldest uttered: What a dream!
All is beautiful and clean.
Someone cleaned inside our home
And awaited us alone.
Who are you? Just let us see,
And a friend to us you'll be.
If you are an elder man
You shall be our uncle then.
If you are a youthful male
As a brother you'll be hailed.
If you're just an elder lady
Be our mother, we are ready,
If you are a pretty dame
Then our sister you'll become.
And the frightened princess would
Come out forth with a salute.
Bowing gracefully in meekness,
She then asked them for forgiveness,
For she entered uninvited
Seeking rest since she was tired.
And they instantly affirmed,
That they all accepted her.
In the corner, she was seated,