初六：遁尾厉勿用有攸往。
There will be danger if you lag behind in the retreat.It is advisable not to take any action.
六二：执之用黄牛之革莫之胜说。
The second SIX, divided, shows its subject holding (his purpose) fast as if by a (thong made from the) hide of a yellow ox, which cannot be broken.
九三：系遁有疾厉畜臣妾吉。
A halted retreat is like an illness---there is danger in it.Keeping a proper distance from the inferiors as from servants and maids brings good fortune.
九四：好遁君子吉小人否。
The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring notwithstanding his likings.In a superior man this will lead to good fortune; a small man cannot attain to this.
九五：嘉遁贞吉。
The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring in an admirable way.With firm correctness there will be good fortune.
上九：肥遁无不利。
The sixth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring in a noble way.It will be advantageous in every respect.