Mr. Davis on the Poetry of tlie Chinese. 



445 



" Their fertile hills, adorned with the richest luxuriance. 



Resemble, in the outline of their summits, the arched eye-brows (of a fair woman). 



The inhabitants are inspired with a respect for the female sex, 



VVlio in this land correspond with the perfect features of nature : 



Their young maidens have cheeks resembling- red blossoms. 



And the complexion of their beauties is like the white gem : 



Of old has connubial affection been highly esteemed among them. 



Husband and wife delight in mutual harmony." 





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In the summer evenings, through the hamlets and gardens beyond the town. 



Crowds of walkers ramble without number : 



The grass is allowed to grow as a provision for horses. 



And enclosures of wooden-rails form pastures for cattle. 



The harvest is gathered in with the singing of songs : 



The loiterers roam in search of flowers without end. 



And call to each other to return in good time. 



Lest the foggy clouds bewilder and detain them." 



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