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Rh 59. Two vast saloons lie left and right, The “spacious hall,” the “ mansion bright.”

60. Here manuscripts lie pile on pile, And heroes leisure hours begile [sic].

61. Caligraphy [sic] one also finds, With ancient books of various kinds,

62. Here soldiers and civilians meet, Causes are heard in every street.

63. Eight districts too, to some belong, Their body guard a thousand strong.

64. Their Prince they follow close behind. Their feathers fluttering in the wind.

65. To rank and wealth illustrious heirs, Fine steeds and glittering chariots theirs.

66. Their doughty deeds are widely known, Engrav’d on many a tablet stone.

67. I-in and Lu of Phoan-si swell, The last of deeds in records tell.

68. Tan guides of workman’s cunning hand, And gardens smile on barren sand,

69. The valiant Hoan put forth his might, A champion in the cause of right.

70. At Khi’s devotion Hui ruled. And Bu-teng was by Iet schooled.

71. Thus mien in every age has shown, Those virtues which support a throne.

72. From Chin to Chhor the empire passed, And Tiau and Gui gave in at last.

73. Against Khek we see a treacherous raid, At Chien Thor a treaty made.