Grandfather traveled to many villages in search of the boys, but he did not find them. 610
He visited Qibao City and stayed there for months. Then he visited Bohesi City. 611
He was tired of walking, having covered long distances until he reached the Huangpu River. He stood there, looking from afar, hoping that the image of the boys might be drawn by the river's waters. 612
He sat holding a musical instrument, playing sad tunes
. Passersby gathered around him, watching and listening to his songs.
He played the instrument and sang: 613
Say, my love, I threw you out of the house, but I did not throw you out of my heart.
I thought you would go and lie down on the green grass.
I waited for you at the house, but you did not return.
I told myself to be patient, he is practicing, he will come soon.
He will come with his sister for lunch.
You know that I will not eat until they sit in front of me.
Now I am sitting in front of a strange dwarf.
You have been back for a long time.
Where did you disappear?
Have you become dwarves?
Where do you live?
Are you in the forest?
Far away? About me or beside me
If you can hear me, I have a dwarf at home.
He will talk and sing.
Just come and be with me.