the fascicled leaves of the pine or larch

Robbers and thieves rose up everywhere and the roads were impassable. For the first time commissioners appointed directly by the Emperor were sent out, clothed in embroidered silk and bearing axes, to exterminate the bandits in the commanderies and the kingdoms, and only then was the danger overcome. For these reasons, in his latter days [Wu ti] abandoned the lands of Lun-t'ai and pro- claimed a decree expressing anguish and sorrow.’

My aunt remembered me in her will, leaving me several thousand pounds.

“Which’s the best man?” continued the young lady with the dark blue eyes.