1. In the early dawn, among those stirring, a beloved
Whose love-sick heart is not cured by a flowing drink

2. Or did the living soul take leave and depart, for I am
Obedient to all the prince desires and commands

3. So they left, and it left, and continued, as if it were
A rain cloud of evening that clears and then clouds over

4. A withered, sallow, broken-spirited thing
Fed ever by joy and contentment

5. She had matured, so half was branch of Bana
And half like a sandhill where bitter herbs grow

6. Luxuriant, to her the noble one gave gifts
And to her the languid eye of the smooth-cheeked gazelle

7. A house was abandoned for her, and the enemies
Before her were as they wished, said the spy

8. The beloved who said to the women neighbors
I guarantee you he will not cease wandering

9. I guarantee you he will remain as if
A phantom of the imagination of a strange, hostile beloved

10. And she said to some near relations like her
Turn aside a little, while the tears cloud over

11. And to the young men, withdraw a little, for he
Has wronged us in some matters, unjust, unfair

12. And she said to them, stay away for a time, perhaps
If I am blamed for what I thought best, I may be forbearing

13. So she said, We think it strange for you to visit us
And your honoring our dwelling is a great thing

14. You are privileged over us, whether you come or stay away
The house is ennobled through you, dear cousin

15. So I said to her, My love and esteem for you
Is stronger than any food you censure me for

16. Nor did I forget what she said, though the fires
Raged in me, while the prince remains quarrelsome

17. In the evening we left depressed, and my company
Were spies for them, a gentle wind for them

18. So I said to my friends, Carry out my request, for
An appointment has passed; leave me and return, O wise one