Book Xi. The Odes Of Ch'in. Viii. Wu I

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"The Book of Poetry", tr. by James Legge, [1876],

Viii

The "Wu I;" narrative. The people of Ch'in declare their readiness, and stimulate one another, to fight in the king's cause.

1Say you you have no clothes to wear?

My long robes let me with you share.

The king his armies has called out;

Then let us hail the battle shout.

My lance and spear I will prepare,

And as your comrade with you fare. p. 149

2Say you you have no clothes to wear?

Come and my undergarments share.

The king his armies has called out;

Then let us hail the battle shout.

My spear and lance I will prepare,

And to the field with you will fare.

3Say you you have no clothes to wear?

My lower clothing you shall share.

The king his armies has called out;

Then let us hail the battle shout.

Buff coat I'll get, and weapons keen,

And with you on the march be seen.