【正文】 me the hunting dogs. pp. 1223This outspokenness resulted in Sus being sent out to the provinces.Chapter Nine, The Evil That Men Do (pp. 125140), describes further thedeparture of those opposed to the reforms, the arrival of signs ofHeavens displeasure (the landslide on Mt. Huashan and drought) as well asriots, the moving paintings of the suffering presented to the emperor by agatekeeper, leading to the dismissal of Wang Anshih and pleasing rain.There was internal squabbling amongst those of Wangs faction still inpower, and Wangs departure was only temporary. In October 1076, a yearand a half after his return he retired, following the death of his son.Chapter Ten, Two Brothers (pp. 134140), mentions Sus visit to hisbrother Tseyu and his response to Tseyus advice to keep silent:I know, said Su Tungpo, to his brother, that I am always careless of my speech. When I find something is wrong, it is like finding a fly inmy food, and I just have to spit it out. p. 135There is mention of Su Tungpos energy, chi, elan vital, and the two poemshe wrote on parting from Tseyu are quoted.Chapter Eleven, Poetry, Courtesans and Monks (pp. 141165), looks at thehappy time Su spent in Hangchow. The charms of the city are presented andWu Tsemus book is mentioned. Then es reference to Su Tungposforeknowledge of details connected with the place and his belief that hehad lived there in a previous incarnation. He disliked presiding at thetrials of those who had fallen afoul of the reforms. He enjoyed thenatural beauty of the area.There is mention of the role of courtesans in the transmission and renewalof poetry, music and dance. There is reference to Lin Yutangs theory thatSu loved a nameless cousin, and to Sus knowing the Cindarella story.Chapter Twelve, Poetry of Protest (pp. 166177), looks at some of Suspoems of the period and ments on tonal patterns. It mentions that whilethe poet wasnt advocating rebellion, still his memorable verse struckthose in power as a multitude of mosquito bites.Chapter Thirteen, The Yellow Tower (pp. 178186), considers his time aschief magistrate of Suchow (10771079) and his work protecting the cityfrom flood waters. A great yellow tower, the colour chosen to representthe element earth, subduer of water, was built above the flood wall, andthis term Yellow Tower was applied to the poems Su wrote during his stayin Suchow. The chapter mentions his disciples: Chang Lei, Chao Puchih,Chin Kuan and Huang Tingchien.Chapter Fourteen,Arrest and Trial (pp. 187204), begins by mentioningevidences from Sus writing of his displeasure with the reformers, of Susmourning for his friend Wen Tung the painter and his arrest. Then es SuTungpos imprisonment and trial:...over a hundred poems were brought up in the trial for examination,each of which the author was required to explain. As Su Tungpo had inall his poetry used the choicest of phrases and a great number ofliterary and historical allusions, we are indebted to this record ofthe trial for the authors own elucidations of many passages in histexts. p. 197In the opinion of this reviewer, those in charge displayed some humoroussensitivity:There was also a poem about peonies in which the poet admired theincredible ingenuity of nature in creating such a great variety of the same species. This was taken by the judges as a sly reference to theingenuity of those in power in devising new forms of taxation. pp. 197198Sus punishment was demotion to a minor post near Hungchow.Chapter Fifteen, Farmer of the Eastern Slope (pp. 207223), shows thepoet enjoying the scenery, reading Buddhist texts, studying Taoist lifeextension, farming, delighting in the pany of friends and beingknown as the recluse of Tungpo (the Eastern Slope). It reveals also hisskill at cooking and his efforts to oppose infanticide.Chapter Sixteen, Poet of the Red Cliff (pp. 224232), presents Supassing a pleasant time with his friends, wine and poetry. When he beganto keep to himself, the rumour went through the capital that he had died,drawing his quip that its reliability was typical of rumours about him.There is a sensitive portrayal or prose rendition of Sus depictions ofthe Red Cliff in the title, backdrop of an historical naval battle, ofnatural beauty and thoughts on the nature of human life and Taoistimmortals. Chapter Seventeen, Yoga and Alchemy (pp. 233246), informs us thatTungpos brother had started practising yoga in 1069, and Tungpohimself began seriously to study mysticism (yoga, Buddhism and Taoism)during his Huangchow period. He had an alchemical furnace and sought theimmortality pill. He understood that attention to meditation, diet,breathing exercises, etc. impacted strongly on ones vitality, health andlongevity, even if one didnt remain forever in this incarnation. There ismention of the contrast between the Western concept of exercise and theChinese one of the conservation of energy.The peculiarity of yoga is that it bines this plete physical andmental rest with the increased intake of oxygen through different forms of controlled breathing. Nothing can be more ideal, for it seems thatwith a light stomach, a posture of plete relaxation, and deeprespiration, the body is put in the unusually favorable state ofgetting extra supplies of oxygen without corresponding expenditures ofenergy, which is not the case in sports. p. 237There is reference to the absence of thought, to a technique of swallowingsaliva, to Taoist concepts of fire and water (emotions and fluids) and toSus four maxims for long life:1. Having leisure equals having power.2. Going to bed early equals having wealth.3. A leisurely stroll is as enjoyable as a drive.4. Eating late is as good as eating meat. pp. 245246Chapter Ei