Book II. The Odes of Shao and the South: XIII. Ho Pi Nung I

XIII The Ho Pi Nung I; allusive. The marriage of one of the royal princesses. 1Of flowers in clusters large and gay, How bright the sparrow plum's display! In reverent harmony on glide The chariots of the royal bride. 2These flowers their clusters large and gay, As of the peach or plum display. This grandchild of the peaceful king Joy to the marquis’ son shall bring. 3As threads of silk together twine, To form the angler's faithful line; So may the union close abide Of gallant prince and royal bride!