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Tue 26 Jun, 2012 09:09 am
1)
"The liege man for his keep must study to requite
His liege with perfect duty at his liege's day of fate."
Xianying of the house of Xin counseled Xin Chang so,
And all men ever since have praised her bold spirit.
2)
"The liege man for his keep must study to requite
His liege with perfect duty at his liege's day of fate."
Xianying of the house of Xin counseled Xin Chang so,
And all men ever since have praised her spirit bold.
@oristarA,
In regard to poetry, the second one is consistent with couplet rhyming.
@InfraBlue,
And also with the metre (rhythm) of the last line.
Thank you both.
As I recited the last line, I agreed with you guys that the second sounds better. The nuance that I don't understand is: (at least in form) requite, fate and spirit are rhythmically harmonious while bold not.
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