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Rh 14. Noble bent they desired to scheme, To learn the principal doctrines.

15. They dearly loved black haired children, And swayed the folks beyond region.

16. Kind to all people far or near, Neighb'ring borderers dealt with fear.

17. Phoenix warbl’d on bamboo tree, And white colts fed in meadows spree.

18. Through grass and trees their patterns fram’d, On all lands reputations gained.

19. Four limbs, hairs, and precious tissues, Adorn them with five pure virtues.

20. Serve your parents with awe and care, To injure them how could you dare.

21. Blest women guard their chastity, And good men their sage’s rivals be.

22. Of self reform be never tired, Forget not what you once acquired.

23. To other's faults indulgence show, Our merits should unnotice go.

24. Let your sincerity be known, No unlimited pleasures own.

25. Bek grieved o’er silk that once was white, In spotless lambs the odes delight.

26. The virtuous strive to intimate, Your mind towards wisdom regulate.

27. Virtue a sure reward will get, Good deeds a good example set.

28. Through Valleys deep, through empty halls, Echo, reverberating calls.