the answer key gives the translation asMala est fortuna eorum et saepe miseri servi multis cum lacrimis patriam suam desiderant.
Is writing it as "Mala est fortuna SUARUM et saepe miseri servi multis cum lacrimis patriam suam desiderant" acceptable? Is there any explanation for either one or both?Bad is their fate and the wretched slaves often long for their fatherland with many tears.