Devotion of the People to Duke Wu of Ch'ing

O the jet-black robes, how becoming they are!
And when these are outworn we will others prepare.
And where lodgeth our prince we'll attend;
And, returning, a feast to him send.

O the jet-black robes, they are goodly and grand!
And when these are outworn, we'll have others in hand.
And where lodgeth our prince we'll attend;
And, returning, a feast to him send.

O the jet-black robes, how his figure they grace!
And when these are outworn, shall be more in their place.
And where lodgeth our prince we'll attend;
And, returning, a feast to him send.