And another poem says:— Bound is the hungry tiger, eater of men, for whom is no pity, Since the blood of his victims is fresh and not yet dry. Yüan-tê spoke no word in favour of Lü Pu, To whom even a father’s life was not sacred. How could he save him to be a menace to Tsʻao Man. It was recorded earlier that the executioners were hustling Chang Liao forward. Pointing to him as he stood there Tsʻao said, “He has a fine face.” “You were not likely to forget me; you saw me before in Pʻuyang,” said Liao. “O, so you remember me, eh?” “Yes; more’s the pity.” “Pity for what?” “That the fire that day was not fierce enough to burn you up, rebel that you are.” Tsʻao began to get angry. “How dare you insult me?” cried he and lifted his sword to kill the bold speaker. The undaunted Chang Liao never changed colour, but stretched out his neck for the blow. Then a man behind Tsʻao Tsʻao caught his arm and in front of him another dropped on his knees, saying, “O Minister, I pray thee stay thy hand.” Lü Pu whining was not spared, Railing Chang far better fared. Who was it that saved Chang Liao? The next chapter will show. CHAPTER XX. TSʻAO A-MAN ORGANISES A HUNTING EXPEDITION: TUNG, “STATE UNCLE,” RECEIVES A COMMAND IN THE PALACE. The last chapter said that Tsʻao Tsʻao was checked in his angry attack upon Chang Liao. It was Liu Pei who held his arm and Kuan Yün-chʻang who knelt before him. “A man as generous-hearted as he is should be saved,” said Liu. Kuan said, “I know him well as loyal and righteous. I will vouch for him with my own life.” Tsʻao threw aside his sword. “I also know Wên-yüan to be loyal and good; I was just testing him,” said he. He loosed the prisoner’s bonds with his own hands, had a change of dress brought in and clothed him therewith. Then he was led to a seat of honour. This kindly treatment sank deep into Chang’s heart and he hastened to declare formally that he yielded. And then he was given a rank and the title of marquis. He was sent on a mission to win over Tsang Pa, who hearing what had happened, came forthwith and gave in his submission. He was graciously received and his former colleagues also yielded, with the exception of Chang Hsi, who remained obdurate. All these former enemies who came over were kindly treated and given posts of responsibility wherein they might prove the reality of their conversion. Lü Pu’s family were sent to the capital. After the soldiers had been rewarded with feastings the camp was broken up and the army moved away to Hsütu. Passing through Hsüchou the people lined the roads and burned incense in honour of the victors. They also petitioned that Liu Pei should be their governor. Tsʻao Tsʻao replied, “Liu Shih-chün has rendered great services. You must wait till he has been received in audience and obtained his reward. After that he shall be sent here.”