On he came, serene, dignified, and calm, until he was abreast of our boat, and there, among the rushes, he eased up, and settled down cosily for the evening.
Veniva innanzi sereno, dignitoso e calmo, finchè non arrivò di fronte alla barca, dove, fra i giunchi, si arrestò e si adagiò bellamente per la notte.