LAN-TSIH 



91 





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Chow who heard of this proposal, 

 Had asked quickly leave of absence; 

 In despair he rode to Lan-tsih. 

 Now, from far, the plaintive whinny 

 Of her husband's horse she noticed, 

 And she ran with haste to meet him. 

 Agony her face distorted, 

 As with trembling lips she whispered : 

 ' ' I am promised to another, 

 I am forced again to marry. 

 Relatives have now arranged aiL 

 Thy return they had no faith in." 



Then the husband answered grimly : 

 " I congratulations offer, 

 That thy fortunes are secured. 

 Though un-moved stands the mountain, 

 And will stand for thousand years more, 

 Ah ! The Typha rush is broken ! 

 Torn apart in one night only. 

 Mayst thou rise to highest honors ! 

 I my lone and dreary pathway 

 Follow to the Yellow Fountain." 



