But while singing these words she turns towards AOI’S bed; passion again seizes her and she cries:)
I am full of hatred.
I must strike; I must strike.
(She creeps towards the bed.)
WITCH.
You, Lady Rokujō, you a Lady of the Chamber! Would you lay wait and strike as peasant women do?[136] How can this be? Think and forbear!
ROKUJŌ.
Say what you will, I must strike. I must strike now. (Describing her own action.) “And as she said this, she went over to the pillow and struck at it.” (She strikes at the head of the bed with her fan.)
WITCH.
She is going to strike again. (To ROKUJŌ.) You shall pay for this!
ROKUJŌ.