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 [16] GOING ALONE TO SPEND A NIGHT AT THE HSIEN-YU TEMPLE

crane from the shore standing at the top of the steps; The moon on the pool seen at the open door; Where these are, I made my lodging-place And for two nights could not turn away. I am glad I chanced on a place so lonely and still With no companion to drag me early home. Now that I have tasted the joy of being alone I will never again come with a friend at my side. [42]