I. FOUNDATION 



With the increase of wealth and rise in rank, steeper and more dan- 

 gerous precipices loom before one. 



Whenever treasure and fortune be sought, there are hardships and 

 difficulties. 



To show respect to the Heavenly (Imperial) Court, while on the 

 way meeting a cow or encountering a dog he shows kindness. 



Like a deer on the bank of the stream, he returns home robed in 

 riches, honor and glory. 



II. BROTHERHOOD 



Now it is autumn. Three geese fly in the wide sky. 



The lonesome and sad cry of one of the three, makes Chu and Han 

 (the people of the whole of China) to shudder. 



Rivers and mountains extend over myriads of miles and no one can 

 see where they end. 



Calmly and quietly following the edge of an expanse of cloud, he re- 

 turns home. 



III. ACTION 



Peace and happiness were so earnestly sought, even as if his in- 

 testines should be broken into inch lengths because of the effort and 

 struggle. 



Recollection of his past life in later years causes his wide collar to 

 be wet with tears. 



Yet friendly and good news may be found in the direction of the 

 northwest. 



However, it need not to be pressed hard for and painfully sought. 

 (Note: It will come of itself.) 



IV. MARRIAGE 



Male and female Mandarin Ducks in the days that are warm make 

 happy mates. 



Unexpected storms and violent winds will not permit their happi- 

 ness to last long. 



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