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THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VALLEY by ANONYMOUS

First Line: I AM A PRISONER IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY
Last Line: TO SEND AND RANSOM ME?
Subject(s): CHINA - EARLY PERIOD (TO 200 B.C.);PRISONS & PRISONERS;

I AM a prisoner in the hands of the enemy,
Enduring the shame of captivity.
My bones stick out and my strength is gone
Through not getting enough to eat.
My brother is a Mandarin
And his horses are fed on maize.
Why can't he spare a little money
To send and ransom me?



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