Aichuriek flew around all parts of the world
In Kashgar, she saw the hero Kanytbek
In Andijan, she met Synchibek
In Margilan – the young Molabek
She met Aikodjo’s son – Belerik
No one pleased her
She met Elemana’s son Teshtyuk with Koshoy
Each one had already aged for her
Umetey did not appeal to her either
Son of Kökchö, no hero is more cowardly
Among the Muslims, she found no suitor
She would have to marry a kapyr
Deciding this, she flew to Konurbai
He was already ninety-five then
He was brave, daring, and strong
But, unfortunately, years cannot be taken away!
- If he were twenty-five
I would marry him then
To take revenge on Chinkodjo and Toltoy
To free myself from my pursuers
She circled around Konurbai several times
Trying hard to assess the khan
The khan guessed that they were testing his strength
He decided to catch or shoot the swan!
He pursued her long and persistently
When the close shot was approaching
With magical charms, she conjured clouds
And the khan forever lost sight of the swan
- It turned out to be true that he had enough
Of courage and strength, Konurbai
To kill once the gray-maned Manas
Thus spoke the voice of Aichuriek
Before his might, she wanted to return
But suddenly, another thought slipped in
- Konurbai might think this way:
- She has no husband, so she decided
That she would obtain a foreign hero
Then the people will mock
I will leave him, so she decided, come what may!
I will fly back, I will see Talas
In memory of Manas, I will read a prayer there
With whom I was betrothed before my birth
I will find out what Semetei is like, there, at the same time!
Upon numerous herds of horses
Aichuriek looked when she arrived in Talas
- If people are to be believed, everything belongs to Manas
Who is the owner of this now?
She wandered long across the land
Examining horses from all sides
She liked the herd and the area
She liked the people in Talas
- If I had several fearless horsemen
From the local youth
I could take revenge then!
Thinking this, she flew to Semetei's camp
Aichuriek arrived there
It was already getting dark
In all his glory then before her
The groom – Khan Semetei appeared!
A fur hat on a huge head
He was going to a feast – a brave hero
She was amazed, having assessed him
- He is worthy! Yes, he will be mine!
Before him, you look and see a shadow
Six thousand daring men – all in pairs
You look behind him, you will see
A shadow of the giant ajidaar!
Like a pancake in butter, he is rosy
Broad-shouldered, devouring all with might
Similar to black fog and twilight
He will destroy the universe in anger!
With a rounded head, with a dignified gait
He held a fist in a steel hand
Khan Beidzhin, Konurbai, upon meeting
Would have fled without approaching him!
Whoever thinks to engage him in battle
Will inevitably face a mortal collapse
Charging with a battle spear and a shout
He will instill fear in anyone!
A broad-chested and mighty lion
Could stand against all heroes on earth
Tall and broad-shouldered
My betrothed and worthy son-in-law
Thus reasoned Kanykey, standing in place
Semetei seemed close and dear to her at that moment
Admiring the young hero, she long
Did not take her enamored eyes off him!
- If I start a conversation with him myself
Later, he might say to me:
- “Aichuriek has imposed herself to get married!”
This dignity of mine might be taken away!
If he marries me now, besides
I won’t be able to take revenge on Toltoy and Chinkodjo
For the offenses and insults
I would prefer to remain unnoticed!
Semetei. The quarrel of Semetei with Chinkodjo. Part - 1