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: