The gipsy shouted, changing his horse: "With a horse you are living free. Don’t make out of me, me, With me there is enough me! Don’t let your mood be spoilt groundlessly, Without gain don’t trouble... I am not suited as an owner Of people and horses. Don’t discuss with rascals, Run away from old wives’ advices... I take an oath that the horse isn’t stolen And that it is of Arabian blood".
© Elisabeth Jelinek. Translation, 2018