guófēng·qínfēng

11-1

The carriages rumble by, The horses with white-starred foreheads. Before I saw my lord, The chamberlain gave command. On the slope is the varnish-tree, In the low ground the chestnut. Now that I see my lord, We sit together and play the lute. If today we do not rejoice, The days that pass will see us old. On the slope is the mulberry, In the low ground the willow. Now that I see my lord, We sit together and play the reed-organ. If today we do not rejoice, The days that pass will see us gone.

GLM · 2025 · machine-generated

11-2

Four iron-black horses, strong and high, Six reins are in the hand. The duke's favourite Follows the duke to the hunt. They offer the seasonal stag, The seasonal stag is large and fine. The duke says: 'To the left!' They loose the shaft, and the beast is won. They roam in the north park, The four horses are well trained. The light car with tinkling bits Carries hounds that rest from their quest.

GLM · 2025 · machine-generated

11-3

The light war-car, small behind, With five bindings on the curved pole, With running rings and side-reins, With yoke-bands and white-metal clasps, With figured mat and long hub — I drive my piebald with white socks. I think of my lord, Gentle as jade. In his plank-walled tent, He stirs my heart to tumult. Four stallions, strong and grand, Six reins held in the hand, Bay and roan in the middle, Grey and black on the outside. Dragon shields close together, Joined with white-metal rings. I think of my lord, Gentle, in the town. When will the time come round? Why do I yearn for him so? The light war-team moves well, The three-edged spear with white-metal socket, The shield with figured face, The tiger-skin bow-case with chased front, Two bows in crossed cases, Bamboo clamps and bound string. I think of my lord, Now sleeping, now waking. So gentle is my lord, Of ordered and virtuous fame.

GLM · 2025 · machine-generated

11-4

Dense, dense are the reeds and rushes, White dew turned to frost. The one I speak of Is on the other side of the water. Upstream I seek — the way is hard and long. Downstream I seek — and lo, there in the midst of the water! Dense, dense are the reeds and rushes, White dew not yet dry. The one I speak of Is on the margin of the water. Upstream I seek — the way is steep and high. Downstream I seek — and lo, there on the islet of the water! Dense, dense are the reeds and rushes, White dew not yet spent. The one I speak of Is on the bank of the water. Upstream I seek — the way winds and turns. Downstream I seek — and lo, there on the sandbar of the water!

GLM · 2025 · machine-generated

11-5

They flit about, the yellow birds, And rest upon the jujube trees. Who followed duke Mû in the grave? Zze-kü Yen-hsî. And this Yen-hsî Was a man above a hundred. When he came to the grave, He looked terrified and trembled. Thou azure Heaven there! Thou art destroying our good men. Could he have been redeemed, We would have given a hundred (ordinary) men for him.

Legge · 1879 · public domain

11-6

How swift the morning hawk, How dense the northern grove! I have not seen my lord, My heart is full of anxious care. What is to be done? What is to be done? He has indeed forgotten me much. On the hills are the clustered oaks, In the low grounds the six-trunked trees. I have not seen my lord, My heart finds no delight. What is to be done? What is to be done? He has indeed forgotten me much. On the hills are the clustered cherries, In the low grounds the pear-trees. I have not seen my lord, My heart is as if drunken. What is to be done? What is to be done? He has indeed forgotten me much.

GLM · 2025 · machine-generated

11-7

Who says you have no clothes? I will share my long robe with you. The king is raising hosts — I will mend my spear and lance, And share your foe with you. Who says you have no clothes? I will share my undergarment with you. The king is raising hosts — I will mend my halberd and spear, And rise together with you. Who says you have no clothes? I will share my lower robe with you. The king is raising hosts — I will mend my armour and arms, And march together with you.

GLM · 2025 · machine-generated