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.:
“(2) Travelers go [to the capital] (1) through the offing. (3) [I] call [them], and make [them approach]. (4) [I] want to send a message [to my folks in the capital] (5) about the place where [I] stayed for a night on [my] journey.” (note: not clear if this corresponds to our version a or b of this poem)