[ [6]Oboshi’s real name is Ōishi, which means ‘big stone’; hence the allusion.
ACT IX.
ACT IX.
RECITATIVE.
In Yamashina, which is neither elegant nor out-of-the-common and has nothing to recommend it, lies Yuranosuke’s temporary home. Since yesterday he has remained at the tea-house in Gion; for last night he was kept in by snow and has come home this morning. Jesters and waitresses have come with him, and flushed with wine, he attempts to roll the snow; but instead of the snow rolling, he rolls in the snow, and he amuses himself heedless of all appearances.
A Jester. Master, your parlour commands a fine view. The garden with the bamboos weighted with snow looks just like a picture; it is beautiful, is it not, Oshina?
Oshina. Yes, when I see this view, I do not wish to go anywhere else.
Yuranosuke. Er......don’t you know that ode,