VIII + 

Tattiana gazed with curious eye + 

On melted wax in water poured; + 

The clue unto some mystery + 

She deemed its outline might afford. + 

Rings from a dish of water full + 

In order due the maidens pull; + 

But when Tattiana’s hand had ta’en + 

A ring she heard the ancient strain: + 

The peasants there are rich as kings, + 

They shovel silver with a spade, + 

He whom we sing to shall be made + 

Happy and glorious. But this brings + 

With sad refrain misfortune near. + 

Girls the kashourka much prefer. + 