投我以木瓜,报之以琼琚。
匪报也,永以为好也。
But to show acquaintance made.
投我以木桃,报之以琼瑶。
But to show friendship made. But to show love fore'er.
投我以木李,报之以琼玖。
She threw a tree-plum to me; In requital I gave her a bright jet-stone. No, not just as requital, But meaning I would love her for ever.