From “Ópera do Malandro”

O Malandro

The malandro / Flat broke
Sits at the table / In the café
Takes a swig / Of moonshine
Finds it funny / And leaves

The waiter sees / A malandro
Runs out screaming / Stop thief
And the malandro / Prosecuted
Is judged and found guilty
For the situation

The “malandro” is a cultural touchstone in Brazil, translated variously as scoundrel, rascal, bad boy, rogue, hustler, trickster, etc. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malandragem.

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