LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

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“A warrior burns incense into his helmet when he is determined to die on the field”[Frontispiece]
“May I ask you to explain the place of honour given to a garden geta?”[18]
“I caught these sparrows quite of my own accord”[30]
She filled Hachiya’s cup to the brim[52]
Terumasa took hold of the man’s collar and twisted his face upwards[108]
He raised his voice so that every word rang clear and distinct[138]
Gonshirō threw him by a supreme effort down on to the mats[153]
“Whose hat is that?”[217]