Book II. The Odes of Shao and the South: I. Ch‘iao Ch‘ao

Book II. The Odes of Shao and the South I The Ch‘iao Ch‘ao; allusive: Celebrating the marriage of a princess to the prince of another state. 1 In the magpie's nest Dwells the dove at rest. This young bride goes to her future home; To meet her a hundred chariots come. 2 Of the magpie's nest Is the dove possest. This bride goes to her new home to live; And escort a hundred chariots give. p. 12 3 The nest magpie wove Now filled by the dove. This bride now takes to her home her way; And this numerous cars her state display.