When now I turn my head and travel back
In thought to that domestic hall, it seems
As yesterday, those early happy scenes—
How was he pained if forced to be severe!
From times remote Kwangtung has been renowned
For wise and mighty men; but none can stand
Among them, or compare with Kiuh Kiang:[249]
Three idle and inglorious years are past,
And I have raised no monument of fame,
By shedding round the rays of light and truth,