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Plain text of Ode 7, Stanza 1 and Part of 3. The Han I

Very grand is the mountain of Liang, Which was made cultivable by Yu. Bright is the way from it, (Along which came) the marquis of Han to receive investiture. The king in person gave the charge:—'Continue the services of your ancestors; Let not my charge to you come to nought. Be diligent early and late, And reverently discharge your duties:—So shall my appointment of you not change. Be a support against those princes who do not come to court, Thus assisting your sovereign.'

When the marquis of Han left the court, he prayed to God for a safe journey. He went forth, and lodged for the night in Thu.