With these words,the young sholar stepped forward to take Li-niang's arm.The girl would not move and with a shy look asked in a low voice:"Where do you want to go and for what reason?"The scholar replied with a smile:"Past the terrace of peonies,by the piled up rocks."Then he whispered to her:"There to unfasten your gown,loosen your girdle,and cover your mouth with your sleeve,that you may endure my ardour."