款識：
芳樹何靡靡？鳴禽亦喈喈。時物豈不好，人事誠多乖。
憂來卧閑房，語笑熟與偕。天道諒不昩，薄願終能諧。
惟當守貞靜，有酒陶中懷。
癸卯清明錄高青丘〈春日言懷之一〉為徐速先生補壁。錢穆。

鈐印：「錢穆」。

-Stains could be found along the borders and the fold lines of the calligraphy, which could be improved by restoration. Signs of restoration at the artist's seal, probably because a mistakened seal has been removed. Otherwise, generally in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

上款：徐速（1924-1981），又名徐直平，江蘇省宿遷縣人。抗戰期
間，從戎，任青年遠征軍參謀。勝利後，赴北大中文系旁聽。五○年
來港，以寫作為職業，並創辦高原出版社，推動香港文藝風氣。其長
篇小說〈星星．月亮．太陽〉，享譽文壇。

註：本幅或因印章誤鈐，故挖去重鈐。