[…]declared his own opinion of that classis of men.

According to the paintings, the tomb’s owner had been an unimportant official attending the emperor; previously, he had been a Duwei (officer in charge of a prefecture’s troops), Changshi (assistant prefect) and magistrate. His highest rank was Shishijie Huwuhuan Xiaowei (an official in charge of the affairs of Wuhuan, Xianbei and other nationalities living along the Great Wall). His office was situated in Ningcheng, or today’s Wanquan County, Hebei Province.

Full many fine men go upon my score, as simple as I stand here, and I trust them.

I 'd hate to feel their scrabbly feet, wouldn't you?