ABSTRACT
Regent," or something like it. At any rate, the ruler referred to is Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and the description apparently correct. He was of humble birth ; though I cannot be sure about the faggots, he was Kwam-Baku ; and after his (nominal) retirement, he was properly entitled "Taiko Sama." He did invade Korea, by deputy, and died in 1598. Probably Teixeira, who does not seem to have landed in Japan, got his information in Manila. I am indebted for the substance of this note to the works and courtesy of Mr. W. G. Aston, and to the Aneien .Japon of Messrs. G. Appert and H. Kinoshita, a wonderful mutlum in parvo.
