Jutaro. Oh, we have come on business to Master Yuranosuke. Go in and tell him that we are Yazama Jutaro, Senzaki Yagoro, and Takemori Kitahachi; that though we sent messengers several times asking him to come to us, he would not return home and so we have all three repaired hither and beg him to see us as we have something on which we must consult him. Please, do not forget to tell him.
Waitress. Then I am sorry for you, for he has kept drinking since the third of the moon and even if you saw him, you will find he is not in his senses. His usual spirit is gone.
Jutaro. Do you hear that, Master Yagoro?
Yagoro. Yes, I hear and am astonished. I thought at first that it was a scheme to put the enemy off the scent; but now he gives himself too much to pleasures and I cannot understand it.
Kitahachi. Is it not as I said? Has not his spirit changed completely? Let us break into his room and......
Yagoro. No, no, let us first speak to him.
Kitahachi. Very well; then we will wait here.
Jutaro. Well, but please say to him as I told you.
Waitress. Yes, sir.