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4728344The Jade Mountain — The Suêi PalaceWitter Bynner and Jiang KanghuLi Shangyin

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THE SUÊI PALACE
When gaily the Emperor toured the south
Contrary to every warning,
His whole empire cut brocades,
Half for wheel-guards, half for sails.

(4a)

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