I am wearied by many visits to Thee, I have
been sorely troubled; I am glad now that
I have found at Thy feet a place for a quarrel.
What avail me now respect or reverence, or
behaving toward Thee as folk behave? I shall
brush aside custom and claim equality with thee.
Many have thought of doing so—why wilt thou
not be wise? We will keep carefully our original
promise. Tuka says, Thou hast already been taken
before the four for a decision; I am not afraid of
you any more.
been sorely troubled; I am glad now that
I have found at Thy feet a place for a quarrel.
What avail me now respect or reverence, or
behaving toward Thee as folk behave? I shall
brush aside custom and claim equality with thee.
Many have thought of doing so—why wilt thou
not be wise? We will keep carefully our original
promise. Tuka says, Thou hast already been taken
before the four for a decision; I am not afraid of
you any more.