XIV. Fêng

The Fêng; narrative. A woman regrets lost opportunities, and would welcome a fresh suitor.

1Handsome the suitor was and stout,
Who for me in the lane looked out:
I should have gone with him I doubt. p. 98

2Can I that suitor's form forget,
Who for me in the hall did wait?
That I held off I now regret.

3I'm here, my broidered upper robe
Concealed beneath a garment plain.
As lovely is my lower robe,
With the same guard ’gainst travel stain.
O sir, O sir, come and me hence convey;
Your waiting chariot I shall not delay!

4I'm here, my broidered lower robe
Concealed beneath a garment plain.
As lovely is my upper robe,
With the same guard ’gainst travel stain.
O sir, O sir, if you would only come,
At once your chariot should convey me home!