All around it, the calm waters of the great river play peacefully amongst the reeds, and the wagtails flutter over the moist crests of the stones.

在它的四周，平静的大河水在中平静嬉戏，鹡鸰在湿润的石顶上拍着翅膀。

They searched in vain for cabbage seed; they were told that the only likely place was a little store on the quay, kept by a pair of wagtails.

他们徒找卷心菜种子；他们被告知唯一可能的方是码头上的一个小商店，由一对鹡鸰经营。