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We rosé, the clouds broke, and we saw the blue Heavens; 

 The 15th of the 8th month is the day of our meeting. 

 Many arrive with one heart and united forces, 

 Holding weapons in their hands in the event of a great battle. 



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The Pure is impure! the Bright is not bright! (}) 



With two clubs we have knocked down several towns and cities. 



The five great valiant generals came together, 



To overturn and exterminate the Tartar dynasty and restore that of Ming. 



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Quatrain which one pronounces whilst picking out the greens: 



Savoury and precious viands are on the table. 

 We have not vet penetrated into the red, golden city. ( 2 ) 

 The five lodges shake the arms and weapons of Hung ; 

 Victuals are transported, to succour our lord and master. 



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( 1 ) Properly translated the verse runs: The Tartars are impure, the dynasty of Ming is obscurcd. (Comp. 

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( 2 ) The capital ^i Peking. 



