English translation by Vovin from Vovin, Alexander. 2009-2013. A New English Translation Containing the Original Text, Kana Transliteration, Romanization, Glossing and Commentary. Folkestone, UK: Global Oriental Press.:
“(5) Would (4) the man from Kösö village, (3) who promised strongly [to keep our relationship secret] (1) [like] the big boat (3) [that is tightly] secured [by ropes] (2) from both the bow and the stern, (5) reveal [it to others]? [– Certainly, he would not!] (W)”