ABSTRACT
When they, with much wisdom and eloquence, had spoken thus, the villagers there present, many of whom were secretly
death on the spot. His followers with difficulty escaped death, and returned to the Castle of Takaji. The villagers consulted together, and they knew that when this matter should be reported to the lord of the land he would without doubt assail them ; and they knew also that preparation must be made so as not easily to fall into the hands of the assailants ; so they returned to their homes, polished their spear points, prepared powder and ball, and waited to be attacked.
