The rushing waters carried off his tragic heroism,
Yet his great spirit, his loyal soul, still endures;
All that remains of the age-old shrine is a place to grieve,
Now only his loyalty remains to guide posterity.

September 11, 1997, in Shang Yin

^[10]Yue Fei is a much-celebrated hero of the Southern Song Dynasty. He is known for his courage and patriotism, and credited with defending China against northern invaders. He died a tragic death at the hands of a court official named Qin Hui.