Note 10 — INTRODUCTION.
Herbert Allen Giles translation
When Liu Chüan, Governor of Wu-ling, determined to relieve his poverty by trade, he saw a devil standing by his side, laughing and rubbing his hands for glee. “Poverty and wealth are matters of destiny,” said Liu Chüan; “But to be laughed at by a devil——,” and accordingly he desisted from his intention. return to text