Spy. I am the skipper of the large ship who came in the evening. There is a mistake in the reckoning of the freight. Please, open the door.
Gihei. What a fuss you make! I suppose it is some trifling difference. Come to-morrow.
Spy. No, the ship is to leave to-night; but unless you settle the account, I cannot set sail.
Recitative. Gihei fears his loud voice will be heard in the neighbourhood, and he rises and without any suspicion, opens the door, when he is instantly surrounded.
Policemen. We have caught you. Don’t move, we command in the name of the Government.
Gihei. What is it?
Recitative. He looks around him.
Policemen. What, do you ask why, you rascal? As you have, at the request of Enya Hangwan’s retainer, Oboshi Yuranosuke, purchased weapons and equipages and sent them by sea to Kamakura, we have been ordered to seize you at once and torture you into confession. You cannot escape. Here, tie his arms behind.
Gihei. Such accusation is most unexpected. I have never done anything of the kind. You have probably mistaken your man.
Policemen. Hold your tongue. We have a proof which you cannot dispute. Here, servants, bring it in.