XIII. The Thung Zăn Hexagram.
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Thung Zăn (or 'Union of men') appears here (as we find it) in the (remote districts of the) country, indicating progress and success. It will be advantageous to cross the great stream. It will be advantageous to maintain the firm correctness of the superior man.
1. The first line, undivided, (shows the representative of) the union of men just issuing from his gate. There will be no error.
2. The second line, divided, (shows the representative of) the union of men in relation with his kindred. There will be occasion for regret.
3. The third line, undivided, (shows its subject) with his arms hidden in the thick grass, and at the top of a high mound. (But) for three years he makes no demonstration.
4. The fourth line, undivided, (shows its subject) mounted on the city wall; but he does not proceed to make the attack (he contemplates). There will be good fortune.
5. In the fifth line, undivided, (the representative of) the union of men first wails and cries out, and then laughs. His great host conquers, and he (and the subject of the second line) meet together.
6. The topmost line, undivided, (shows the repre-
