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p. 5

IV

The Chiu Mu; allusive. Celebrating T‘ai Ssŭ’s freedom from jealousy, and offering fervent wishes for her happiness.

1In the south are the trees whose branches are bent,
And droop in such fashion that o’er their extent
  All the dolichos’ creepers fast cling.
See our princely lady, from whom we have got
Rejoicing that's endless! May her happy lot
  And her honors repose ever bring!

2In the south are the trees whose branches are bent,
And droop in such fashion that o’er their extent
  All the dolichos’ creepers are spread.
See our princely lady, from whom we have got
Rejoicing that's endless! Of her happy lot
  And her honors the greatness ne’er fade!

3In the south are the trees whose branches are bent,
And droop in such fashion that o’er their extent
  All the dolichos’ creepers entwine.
See our princely lady, from whom we have got
Rejoicing that's endless. May her happy lot
  And her honors complete ever shine!


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