1. My means are exhausted in bribing the guardian,
Who accepts no bribe for his affection.
١. قَد ضاقَتِ الحيلَةُ بي في رَشاً
لا يَقبَلُ الرِشوَةَ في وُدّي
2. Never have I complained of him to his hearing,
Though I have attained the highest dignity.
٢. ما سِرتُ بِالشَكوى إِلى سَمعِهِ
قَطُّ فَأَشرَفتُ عَلى وَعدِ