: She asks the "mute fish" for help, believing it possesses magic and knows where her beloved is.
: In various versions, the fish (or the girl's own realization) reveals that her lover is abroad, where he has found another girl. hospodarske_pisnicky_u_studanky_sedela
"U studánky seděla" (By the Well She Sat) is a widely known traditional song that belongs to the broader category of folk lyricism. It is a staple in regional songbooks and is often performed by brass bands ( dechovka ) or folk ensembles. : She asks the "mute fish" for help,