Said Wu: “I have just seen the dragon. As I looked towards the sky he spread out his great hood above our home. He is protecting us now.”
“Alas! my son, you are dreaming.” [[92]]
“Listen, father, no rain falls on the roof.”
Yin listened intently. Then he said: “You speak truly, my son. This is indeed a great marvel.”
“It was well,” said Wu, “that you welcomed the dragon yesterday.”
“He spoke to you first, my son; and you answered, ‘Enter’. Ah, you have much wisdom. You will become a great man.”
The storm began to subside, and Wu prevailed upon his father to lie down and sleep.[24]
Much damage had been done by storm and flood, and large numbers of human beings and domesticated animals had perished. In the village, which was situated at the mouth of the valley, only a few houses were left standing.
The rain ceased to fall at midday. Then the sun came out and shone brightly, while the waters began to retreat.
Wu went outside and sat at the garden gate, as was his custom. In time he saw the yellow youth returning from the west, accompanied by his four attendants. When he came nigh, Wu bowed and the youth drew up his horse and spoke, saying: “I said I should return to-day.”