The Book of Poetry: Book V. The Odes of Wei: X. Mu Kua
The Book of Poetry, tr. by James Legge, [1876]
2A peach they presented in compliment,
And I in return gave a lovely yao gem.
’Twas not in return for the compliment;—
I wished to make lasting my friendship with them.
3A plum they presented in compliment,
And I in return gave a lovely ch‘i stone.
’Twas not in return for the compliment;—
Our friendship to knit was my motive alone.