Recitative. The mother and daughter hang on to the bridle and stop him.
Honzo. You are too meddlesome. It is because I hold precious our master’s life and house that I do this. Be sure you say nothing to him; for if he hears of it from you, my daughter I will disown and Tonase I will divorce. Now, servants, I will give you orders on the road. Get out of my way, both of you.
Tonase and Konami. No, no, we will not.
Honzo. How troublesome you are!
Recitative. He kicks them both with his stirrups, and fainting, they fall on their backs. He does not look at them; but telling his servants to follow, he urges his horse and gallops out of sight.
[ [1]Refers to the third month of the lunar year, which corresponds roughly to April.
[ [2]A common servant’s name, which the man wishes to change for a better-sounding one.
[ [3]About four o’clock.