1. عَلى مَتنِ جَرداءِ السَراةِ نَبيلَةٍ

    كَعالِيَةِ المُرّانِ بَيِّعَةِ القَدرِ

    Upon the back of a noble, sleek-backed mare,

    Like the upper shaft of an ash-wood spear, imposing in stature.