KAGEKIYO (to the VILLAGER).
There was a weight on my mind when I spoke to you so harshly. Pray forgive me.
VILLAGER.
No, no! you are always so! I do not heed you. But tell me, did not some one come before, asking for Kagekiyo?
KAGEKIYO.
No,—you are the only one who has asked.
VILLAGER.
It is not true. Some one came here saying that she was Kagekiyo’s daughter. Why did you not tell her? I was sorry for her and have brought her back with me.
(To the GIRL.) Come now, speak with your father.
GIRL (going to KAGEKIYO’S side and touching his sleeve).