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Shu has gone hunting, |
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Mounted in his chariot and four. |
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The reins are in his grasp like ribbons, |
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While the two outside horses move [with regular steps], as dancers do. |
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Shu is at the marshy ground; -- |
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The fire flames out all at once, |
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And with bared arms he seizes a tiger, |
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And presents it before the duke. |
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O Shu, try not [such sport] again; |
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Beware of getting hurt. |
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Shu has gone hunting, |
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Mounted in his chariot with four bay horses. |
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The two insides are two finest possible animals, |
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And the two outsides follow them regularly as in a flying flock of wild geese. |
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Shu is at the marshy ground; -- |
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The fire blazes up all at once, |
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A skillful archer is Shu! |
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A good charioteer also! |
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Now he gives his horse the reins; now he brings them up; |
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Now he discharges his arrows; now he follows it. |
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Shu has gone hunting, |
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Mounted in his chariot with four grey horses. |
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His two insides have their heads in a line, |
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And the two outsides come after like arms. |
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Shu is at the marsh; -- |
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The fire spreads grandly all together. |
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His horses move slowly; |
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He shoots but seldom; |
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Now he lays aside his quiver; |
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Now he returns his bows to his case. |