satisfied with Wu, those of all other mountains and hills, no doubt,
were so.

2. Compare with these lines the last chapter of 'the Completion of the
War' in the Shu.]


ODE 9. THE KIH KING.


AN ODE APPROPRIATE IN SACRIFICING TO THE KINGS WU, KHANG, AND
KHANG.

The Chinese critics differ in the interpretation of this ode, the
Preface and older scholars restricting it to a sacrifice to king Wu,
while Ku Hsi and others find reference in it, as to me also seems most
natural, to Khang and Khang, who succeeded him.

The arm of king Wu was full of strength; Irresistible was his ardour.
Greatly illustrious were Khang and Khang [1], Kinged by God.

When we consider how Khang and Khang Grandly held all within the four
quarters (of the kingdom), How penetrating was their intelligence!

The bells and drums sound in harmony; The sounding-stones and flutes
blend their notes; Abundant blessing is sent down.

Blessing is sent down in large measure. Careful and exact is all our
deportment; We have drunk, and we have eaten, to the fall; Our happiness
and dignity will be prolonged.