²² It laughs^(A) at fear, afraid of nothing;
    it does not shy away from the sword.

³³ Nothing on earth is its equal^(A)—
    a creature without fear.

¹⁸ Yet when she spreads her feathers to run,
    she laughs^(A) at horse and rider.

¹⁶ She treats her young harshly,^(A) as if they were not hers;
    she cares not that her labor was in vain,