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Into the recesses of the large mound, |
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Came the wind whirling from the south. |
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There was [our] happy, courteous sovereign, |
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Rambling and singing; |
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And I took occasion to give forth my notes. |
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'Full of spirits you ramble; |
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Full of satisfaction you rest. |
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O happy and courteous sovereign, |
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May you fulfill your years, |
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And end them like your ancestors! |
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'Your territory is great and glorious, |
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And perfectly secure. |
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O happy and courteous sovereign, |
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May you fulfill your years, |
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As the host of all the Spirits! |
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'You have received the appointment long-ackowledged, |
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With peace around your happiness and dignity. |
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O happy and courteous sovereign, |
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May you fulfill your years, |
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With pure happiness your constant possession! |
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'You have helpers and supporters, |
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Men of filial piety and of virtue, |
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To lead you on, and act as wings to you, |
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[So that], O happy and courteous sovereign, |
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You are a pattern to the four quarters [of the kingdom]. |
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'Full of dignity and majesty [are they], |
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Like a jade-mace [in its purity], |
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The subject of praise, the contemplation of hope. |
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O happy and courteous sovereign, |
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[Through them] the four quarters [of the kingdom] are guided by you. |
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'The male and female phoenix fly about, |
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Their wings rustling, |
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While they settle in their proper resting place. |
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Many are your admirable officers, O king, |
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Ready to be employed by you, |
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Loving you, the son of Heaven. |
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'The male and female phoenix fly about, |
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Their wings rustling, |
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As they soar up to heaven. |
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Many are your admirable officers, O king, |
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Waiting for your commands, |
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And loving the multitudes of the people. |
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'The male and female phoenix give out their notes, |
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On that lofty ridge. |
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The dryandras grow, |
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They grow luxuriantly; |
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And harmoniously the notes resound. |
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'Your carriages, O sovereign, |
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Are many, many. |
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Your horses, O sovereign, |
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Are well trained and fleet. |
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I have made my few verses, |
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In prolongation of your song. ' |