Recitative. As he comes still closer, his lord also shuffles towards him.
Wakasanosuke. Honzo, now let me hear your solemn oath that you will absolutely submit to what I am going to tell you.
Honzo. Your words are indeed solemn, my lord. Well, I will submit; but..........
Wakasanosuke. Do you say that you cannot swear the samurai’s oath?
Honzo. No, I do not say so; but I will first hear you.
Wakasanosuke. And after hearing me, you will remonstrate, I suppose?
Honzo. No, that.........
Wakasanosuke. You disobey me? What do you say?
Recitative. Honzo bends down his head and remains speechless for a while; but
