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He has many carriages, giving forth their Lin-Lin; |
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He has horses with their white foreheads. |
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Before we can see our prince, |
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We must get the services of eunuch. |
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On the hill-sides are varnish trees; |
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In the low wet grounds are chestnuts. |
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When we have seen our prince, |
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We sit together with him, and they play on their lutes. |
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If now we do not take our joy, |
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The time will pass till we are octogenarians. |
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On the hill-sides are mulberry trees; |
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In the low wet grounds are willows. |
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When we have seen our prince, |
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We sit together with him, and they play on their organs. |
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If now we do not take our joy, |
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The time will pass till we are no more. |