Going out the Passes: Second Series
V
I was the child of good family,
I have gone on campaign in many different situations.
The general’s arrogance increases sad thoughts,
personal glory is not worth considering.
For twenty years now I have charged forward
and fear betraying my ruler’s kindness.
Now I see Youzhou’s cavalry[1]
gallop afar, darkening the Yellow River and the Luo.
At midnight I go home by back roads,
and my old village has been left deserted.
I am fortunate to escape an evil name,
but poor and old, I have no descendants.
单词释义
[1] cavalry [ˈkævlri] n. (旧时的) 骑兵; 装甲兵;