The Tung Kung

The red bows unbent were received, and are kept
In store,—to reward service done for our land.
Lo! here is a prince whose great merit we own;
To him one I give from my heart with glad hand.
The bells and the drums all in order are placed ;—
I’ll feast the whole morning with this noble guest.

The red bows unbent were received, and are fixed
On frames,—to await service done for our States.
Lo! here is a prince who well merits the prize ;
With joy my whole heart in his presence dilates.
The bells and the drums in good order all stand ;—
And this morning his place shall be on my right hand.

The red bows unbent were received, and are placed
In cases,—to show how we merit revere.
Lo! here is a prince such reward who deserves ;
For him in my heart’s core the love is sincere.
With our bells and our drums the court shall resound,
While for him all the morning the pledge-cup goes round.