[ [7]Famous Chinese writers on military art.
[ [8]Celebrated Chinese works on strategy.
ACT X.
ACT X.
RECITATIVE.
At Sakai, the largest port in the three provinces of Settsu, Izumi, and Kawachi, whence vessels sail to other provinces, lives Amakawaya Gihei, well thought-of by his townsmen and without a spot upon his reputation. He has amassed wealth; and though he looks a man of moderate means, he is in reality rich. He is tying heavy boxes in his shop, and the skipper of a large vessel addresses him.
Skipper. With this I have received just seven boxes.
Recitative. He shoulders the box and goes out in the twilight, and the master gives a sigh of relief.