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I. Cradle Songs. 54

54.

Ggu's gi la gtg'+?

What for he (or she) is crying like a noble's son [gt]?

Ggu's gi la galgalwa'?

What for he moves around?

Atc'na-i n'ga-i g la kunga' 1 galgalwa's ah'gua, etc.

Grandfather the house for he is crying moves about as he is seated.

Why does he cry as a noble cries (i.e., softly)?

Why does he move around as he sits?

He moves around and cries for grandfather's house.

Footnotes

38:1
Equivalent to g'tga.

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