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:
