Book VII. The Odes of Chêng: XIV. Fêng

XIV The Fêng; narrative. A woman regrets lost opportunities, and would welcome a fresh suitor. 1Handsome the suitor was and stout, Who for me in the lane looked out: I should have gone with him I doubt. p. 98 2Can I that suitor's form forget, Who for me in the hall did wait? That I held off I now regret. 3I'm here, my broidered upper robe Concealed beneath a garment plain. As lovely is my lower robe, With the same guard ’gainst travel stain. O sir, O sir, come and me hence convey; Your waiting chariot I shall not delay! 4I'm here, my broidered lower robe Concealed beneath a garment plain. As lovely is my upper robe, With the same guard ’gainst travel stain. O sir, O sir, if you would only come, At once your chariot should convey me home!