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had three, but the Duke of Lu_aving Imperial privileges
had four. It is assumed that the band played at each of
these meals, though as to the first there is no evidence.
These three men are supposed to have taken turns in leading
; but may it not be that the instrument which announced
the three meals differed with each ?
3. The River is the Yellow River. C. _il _ the"
north of the river as contrasted with _]" _¢_- the
south.
4. The _ _., was a small drum with a handle attached
to the barrel, struck by a button flying loose at the end of
a string ; the pedlar's drum of to-day.
5- C. Confucius learnt the harpsichord from ]_1[o:_-
_j_ _ O__, an island. K. one, it is said, went out over
sea,--perhaps to Japan!
CHAPTER X.--ADVICE TO A PRINCE.--C. ]l_
_ _ _ _-_ :;_ l_, _ 7_ _[] _t_ ,_ _, This advice
was given by Duke Chou to his son Po Ch'in on his appointment
to the State of Lu, (while Duke Chou acted as
Imperial Regent). The saying is said to have been traditional
in Lu, to have been repeated by Confucius to his
disciples, and recorded by them. C. reads _ as _, i.e.
_ 4]_, To cast aside. ]_l., ff] _ Employ. ;]_
_l _, _, Contumacy. L. The virtuous prince etc"
Without some cause he does not dismiss from their offices
the members of old families. He does not seek in one man
talent for every employment. Z. sapiens non eliminat
suos consanguineos etc. veteranos et anfiquos, si non sit
gravis causa, tune non adjicit ; non exigit perfectionem iu
uno homine. K. great ministers cause to complain tha:_