Three Strains
Arabmongoltartarthree strainsgo to makethis jadedragging the jutkagrazing the tarmacof Madras streets.Three sangamsand twice threego to make thisTamil languageI handleand speakand manhandleand teachderivedfrom of old.The strains are weak,wearing out;arab or mongolor tartar elementsare rarelyto be recognizedin thistotteringbut willingjade.