Tired

Alice, deren größter Wunsch [Königin zu werden]

sich erfüllt hat, unterhält sich mit der weißen und

der roten Königin im Garten des Spiegellandes)

The White Queen gave a deep sigh,

And laid her head on Alice’s shoulder,

‘I am so sleepy!’ she moaned.

‘She’s tired, poor thing!’ said the Red Queen.

‘Smooth her hair - lend her your nightcap -

And sing her a soothing lullaby.’

‘I haven’t got a nightcap with me;’

Said Alice, as she tried to obey the first direction:

‘And I don’t know any soothing lullabies.’

‘I must do it myself, then,’

Said the Red Queen, and she began: