Кошкин дом - Самуил Маршак. Продолжение 5

Kittens

Dear and precious Bengal Cat,
We are here at your estate.
The situation is very bad,
We  have left without bed.
Can we here spend the night?
We will leave with first sun light.
Now we only need some place
It can be near your furnace,
On the floor or at the door.
We will be also so glad
If you give us an old mat.

Bengal Cat to Cat Basil

-Basil go to the park,
Outside is growing dark,
Close our main gate
The uninvited guests I hate.
In the Saloon light up a candle
With my nephews avoid big scandal.

Cat Basil

My dear Cat,
I will  fulfill that your command.

Bengal Cat to her guests

I have you all to stop, I’m sorry,
But now let's  think up a story.
Sit please around fireplace
Each of you can tell two plays.

Nanny Goat

In the field there is a pit

Missis Pig

Cats used to drink and eat from it.

A Goat

Goats and Hens can there meet

Missis Hen

Pigs like there eggs to hatch

Mister Rooster

And Nanny Goat mice to catch.

Bengal Cat to Mister Rooster

You have all mixed up my friend.
The party goes to its end,
Now I think is greatly late
Children at the home wait.

A Goat

We are living in the east,
Near the house of the priest,
Come please on Sunday to the feast.

Missis Pig

And my house is in the north
Beside the paddock with one horse.
You are invited for a meal together with your Cat Basil.

Missis Hen

The hilly glen is far away
But soon I have a special day,
Join us for this event
Of corns will be assortment.

Bengal Cat

To leave the home is not so easy
But I promise that all you`ll visit.

A Goat

Goodbye
 
Mister Rooster

Goodbye and thank for music lessons.

Missis Pig

And for so warm acceptance.

Bengal Cat

Basil, please accompany
To the gate the company.


перевод Алла Кердман
30.10.17