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 given to him such old age as is seldom enjoyed! May he accord with the grand ways, So subduing to himself all the people!

Very admirable is the marquis of Lû, Reverently displaying his virtue, And reverently watching over his deportment, The pattern of the people. With great qualities, both civil and martial, Brilliantly he affects his meritorious ancestors. In everything entirely filial, He seeks the blessing that is sure to follow.

Very intelligent is the marquis of Lû, Making his virtue illustrious. He has made this college with its semicircle of water, And the tribes of the Hwâi will submit to him. His martial-looking tiger-leaders Will here present the left ears (of their foes). His examiners, wise as Kâo-yâo , Will here present the prisoners.

His numerous officers, Men who have enlarged their virtuous minds, With martial energy conducting their expedition, Will drive far away those tribes of the east and south. Vigorous and