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ed for sacrifice, he had no right to invade it, moreover, it
was in Lu and so there was no need to invade it. No re-
cord exists of invasion. The attitude taken by Confucius
may have prevented it. • L. long ago, a former king appointed
it etc. moreover, it is in the midst of the territory
etc. a minister in direct connection with the emperor.
What has your cMef to do with attacking it ? Z. olim a
priscis regibus habita est uti orientafis Mung domina ......
estque reguli domui subdita, qul ut invadatur fiet? K.
...... the ruler thereof is a prince of the Empire. What
right, then have you to declare war etc. ? Couv. a &_
choisi par les anciens empereurs pour &re le lieu ordinaires
des sacrifices ...... et relive de l'autorit_ de notre prince.
De quel droit etc.
5. C. Jan Yu had _ndeed plotted this invasion with his
Chief, on whom however he here seeks to throw the blame.
L Our master wishes the thing ; neither of us two Ministers
wishes it. Z. dominus vult hoc. K. it is not we
two etc. Couv. nous, ses ministres, nous ne le voulons
ni l'un ni l'autre.
6. _ ]/ etc. When you can show forth your abilities
then keep your rank, when unable cease. C. 1_ _v_ -_
_: _ _ An ancient and worthy Recorder--(who left
behind other maxims). _]_, ;_i _,, To exhibit, show
forth. J_l], _[ 4_, Post, position _, _ _-_ ;_
ilI,o A leader of the blind, the meaning is that if the
two objected they. should remonstrate, and failing in that
retire. L. When he can put forth his ability, he takes his
place in the ranks af office, etc. How cat, he be used as a
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