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Heavy lies the dew ;
Nothing but the sun can dry it .
Happily and long into the night we drink ;—
Till all are drunk , there is no retiring .

Heavy lies the dew ;
On that luxuriant grass .
Happily and long into the night we drin .
In the honoured apartment we complete our carousal .

Heavy lies the dew ;
On those willows and jujube trees .
Distinguished and true are my noble quests , —
Every one of excellent virtue .

From the Tong and the Yi ,
Their fruit hangs down .
Happy and self-possessed are my noble quests ,—
Every one of them of excellent deportment .