Malay Magic _ Being an introduction to the - Walter William Skeat

(Perpustakaan Sri Jauhari) #1

III.—The Lion (singa).


“A  lion    of  courage,    a   lion    of  valour,
Is the lion gambolling at the end of the Point.
The luck of this house will be lasting,
Bringing you prosperity from year to year.”

IV.—The Dog (anjing).


“The    wild    dog,    the jackal,
Barks at the deer from night to night;
Whatever you do will be a stumbling-block;
In this house men will stab one another.”

V.—The Draught-Cow (lĕmbu).


“The    big cow from    the middle  of  the clearing
Has gone to the Deep Forest to calve there.
Great good luck will be your portion.
Never will you cease to be prosperous.”

VI.—The Ass (kaldei).


“The    ass within  the Fort
Carries grass from morn to eve;
Whatever you pray for will not be granted,
Though big your capital, the half will be lost.”

VII.—The Elephant (gajah).


“The    big riding  elephant    of  the Sultan
Has its tusks covered with amalgam.
Good luck is your portion,
No harm or blemish will you suffer.”

VIII.—The Crow (gagak).


“A  black   crow    soaring by  night
Has perched on the house of the great Magic Prince;
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