THE SHE KING; OR, THE BOOK OF ANCIENT POETRY
THE SHE KING; OR, THE BOOK OF ANCIENT POETRY THE SHE KING; OR, THE BOOK OF ANCIENT POETRY
201 THE BOOK OP POETET. [PART II. BE II. VII.] THE BOOK OP POETET. 205 2 In simplest fish-traps that might useless seem, They take abundant store of tench and bream;— Such issue from our good rule springs. And here our host his spirits forth has set, Abundant, good;—sure proof we now are met, When ordered rule great riches brings. 3 Into the simplest fish-traps largely go Mudfish and carp ;—captures that clearly show How with good rule the land is crowned. And here our host his spirits forth has set, Good and most ample ;—proof we here are met, When ordered rule makes wealth abound. 4 The mats in great abundance viands show; And these of rarest quality we know. 5 The viands excellent are here revealed; Both land and sea their contributions yield. 6 Viands in ample store the feast displays ; And all in season, all beyond our praise. IV. Text wanting. The Yew Mug. ALL THINGS PRODUCED ACCORDING TO THEIR NA TURE. V. The Nan yen Ttea yui ; allusive. A FESTAL ODE APPROPRIATE TO THE ENTERTAINMENT OP WORTHY GUESTS, AND CELEBRATING THE GENEROUS SYMPATHY OF THE ENTERTAINER. 1 The fishers of the south for barbel make Sharp search, and many with their baskets take. The host his noble guests has gathered here; They drink with him, and joyous share his cheer. 2 The barbel of the south are largely caught In wicker nets, which then to land are brought. The host has round him called each noble guest; They drink with him, delighted with the feast. 3 The southern trees with drooping branches grow, Round which the sweet gourds clasp and twine below. His noble guests around the host we see; They drink with him, and feast in cheerful glee. 4 About the Filial doves incessant fly; Flock follows flock, in wheeling circles high. The noble guests long at their cups remain; They freely drink, and then they drink again. The Sung Jt'iiw. HEIGHT AND SIZE. VI. Text wanting. HOW ALL THINGS ATTAINED THEIE GREATEST VII. The Nan sliati yen t'ac; allusive. A FESTAL ODE, WHERE THE RULER, AS THE HOST, CELEBRATES THE VIRTUES OF HIS MINISTERS, WHO ARE THE GUESTS, AND SUPPLICATES BLESSINGS ON THEM. 1 The southern hills the t'ae plant show, The northern yield the lae. Your presence here, my noble guests. Fills me with rapture high. 'Tis on your strength that all my States depend; Myriads of years be yours, years without end! 2 On southern hills are mulberry trees, On northern willows grow. Your presence here, my noble guests, Makes my joy overflow. Your virtue's rays through all my regions shine; Myriads of years be yours in boundless line ! 3 On southern hills the medlars thrive, And plum-trees in the north. Your presence here, my noble guests, The richest joy calls forth. Parental love ye for my people show, And may your virtuous fame decay ne'er know ! 4 The southern hills the k'aou display, ' The northern have the new. I
206 THE BOOK OF POETET. [PART II. BK II. x.] THE BOOK OF POETEY. 207 Here at our feast, my noble guests, My heart rests glad in you. The eyebrows of long life your foreheads crown; Still wider be your virtuous fame's renown ! 5 The honey trees on southern hills, The yu on northern rise. Your presence here, my noble guests, Bare happiness supplies. Gray hair and wrinkled face yours yet shall be: May future times your sons as prosperous see ! VIII. Text wanting. The Tew e. How ALL THINGS WEEE PRODUCED AND FLOURISHED AS WAS NATURAL TO THEM. IX. The Lull seaou; allusive. A FESTAL ODE, ON OCCASION OF THE KING'S ENTERTAINING THE FEUDAL PRINCES WHO HAVE COME TO HIS COURT. 1 Tall grows the fragrant southernwood, On which the dew shines bright. Now that my noble men I see, My anxious heart feels light. We feast, while smiles and chat our joy proclaim; Such guests deserve prosperity and fame. 2 Tall grows the fragrant southernwood, On which thick lies the dew. The presence of these noble men Gives grace and glory too. From error's taint is their pure virtue free ; Long may they live, and ne'er forgotten be ! 3 Tall grows the fragrant southernwood, With dew all over wet. Joyful and unconstrained these guests Share the rich feast here set. In concord with their brothers may they dwell, And happy age their virtue's praises tell! 4 Tall grows the fragrant southernwood, On which rich lies the dew. The rein-ends of these noble men At once engaged my view, As down they hung, while the bells tinkled sweet From bar and bit. All good upon them meet! The Chan loo ; allusive. A FESTAL ODE, APPROPRIATE TO THE CON VIVIAL ENTERTAINMENT OF THE FEUDAL PRINCES AT THE ROYAL CODRT. 1 The dew lies heavy all around, Nor, till the sun shines, leaves the ground. Far into night we feasting sit; We drink, and none his place may quit. 2 The dew lies heavy, and its gems Stud the luxuriant, grassy stems. The happy night with wassail rings ; So feasted here the former kings. 3 The jujube and the willow tree All fretted with the dew we see. Each guest's a prince of noble line, In whom the virtues all combine. 4 The t'uiig and e their fruits display, Pendent from every graceful spray. My guests are joyous and serene, No haggard eye, no ruffled mien. Jl
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206 <strong>THE</strong> <strong>BOOK</strong> <strong>OF</strong> POETET. [PART II. BK II. x.] <strong>THE</strong> <strong>BOOK</strong> <strong>OF</strong> POETEY. 207<br />
Here at our feast, my noble guests,<br />
My heart rests glad in you.<br />
The eyebrows of long life your foreheads crown;<br />
Still wider be your virtuous fame's renown !<br />
5 The honey trees on southern hills,<br />
The yu on northern rise.<br />
Your presence here, my noble guests,<br />
Bare happiness supplies.<br />
Gray hair and wrinkled face yours yet shall be:<br />
May future times your sons as prosperous see !<br />
VIII.<br />
Text wanting.<br />
The Tew e. How ALL THINGS WEEE PRODUCED AND FLOURI<strong>SHE</strong>D<br />
AS WAS NATURAL TO <strong>THE</strong>M.<br />
IX.<br />
The Lull seaou; allusive. A FESTAL ODE, ON OCCASION <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong><br />
<strong>KING</strong>'S ENTERTAINING <strong>THE</strong> FEUDAL PRINCES WHO HAVE COME TO<br />
HIS COURT.<br />
1 Tall grows the fragrant southernwood,<br />
On which the dew shines bright.<br />
Now that my noble men I see,<br />
My anxious heart feels light.<br />
We feast, while smiles and chat our joy proclaim;<br />
Such guests deserve prosperity and fame.<br />
2 Tall grows the fragrant southernwood,<br />
On which thick lies the dew.<br />
The presence of these noble men<br />
Gives grace and glory too.<br />
From error's taint is their pure virtue free ;<br />
Long may they live, and ne'er forgotten be !<br />
3 Tall grows the fragrant southernwood,<br />
With dew all over wet.<br />
Joyful and unconstrained these guests<br />
Share the rich feast here set.<br />
In concord with their brothers may they dwell,<br />
And happy age their virtue's praises tell!<br />
4 Tall grows the fragrant southernwood,<br />
On which rich lies the dew.<br />
The rein-ends of these noble men<br />
At once engaged my view,<br />
As down they hung, while the bells tinkled sweet<br />
From bar and bit. All good upon them meet!<br />
The Chan loo ; allusive. A FESTAL ODE, APPROPRIATE TO <strong>THE</strong> CON<br />
VIVIAL ENTERTAINMENT <strong>OF</strong> <strong>THE</strong> FEUDAL PRINCES AT <strong>THE</strong> ROYAL<br />
CODRT.<br />
1 The dew lies heavy all around,<br />
Nor, till the sun shines, leaves the ground.<br />
Far into night we feasting sit;<br />
We drink, and none his place may quit.<br />
2 The dew lies heavy, and its gems<br />
Stud the luxuriant, grassy stems.<br />
The happy night with wassail rings ;<br />
So feasted here the former kings.<br />
3 The jujube and the willow tree<br />
All fretted with the dew we see.<br />
Each guest's a prince of noble line,<br />
In whom the virtues all combine.<br />
4 The t'uiig and e their fruits display,<br />
Pendent from every graceful spray.<br />
My guests are joyous and serene,<br />
No haggard eye, no ruffled mien.<br />
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