Leave-taking near Shoku
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_Sanso, King of Shoku, built roads_" They say the roads of Sanso are steep,Sheer as the mountains.The walls rise in a man's face,Clouds grow out of the hillat his horse's bridle.Sweet trees are on the paved way of the Shin,Their trunks burst through the paving,And freshets are bursting their icein the midst of Shoku, a proud city. Men's fates are already set,There is no need of asking diviners.
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