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NL888 Posted 14 years ago
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The meaning of the lines
Context:
Upon these shores the South and West were wed,
Pearl-screened paths and golden rooms were shared.
None thought the girl would spurn her status royal,
Of those who meant Liu's kingly mind to guile.===
Does "None thought the girl would spurn her status royal,
Of those who meant Liu's kingly mind to guile" mean:
None (of those who meant to deceive Liu's kingly mind) thought the girl would give up her royal status?
Upon these shores the South and West were wed,
Pearl-screened paths and golden rooms were shared.
None thought the girl would spurn her status royal,
Of those who meant Liu's kingly mind to guile.===
Does "None thought the girl would spurn her status royal,
Of those who meant Liu's kingly mind to guile" mean:
None (of those who meant to deceive Liu's kingly mind) thought the girl would give up her royal status?
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