Sakae. Master Yura, we will go in, and you will come soon. We leave you, sirs.
Jutaro. Master Yuranosuke, I am Yazama Jutaro.
Kitahachi. And I, Takemori Kitahachi.
Yagoro. And I, Senzaki Yagoro, wait upon you. Are you now awake?
Yuranosuke. You are all welcome, gentlemen. And why........
Jutaro. When shall we start for Kamakura?
Yuranosuke. Well, then it is an important thing you come to ask me. Says the song in Tamba no Yosaku:[2] “When you go to the City of Yedo....” Ha, ha, ha! Pardon me; I am talking foolishly.
Jutaro. No, wine reveals a man’s true character. If you are not in your right senses, we three will make you sober.
Heiyemon. Oh, do not act rashly. As I should like, by your leave, to say a few words, pray, wait a while. Master Yuranosuke, I am Teraoka Heiyemon. It gives me great joy to see Your Honour in such excellent health.
Yuranosuke. Humph, Teraoka Heiyemon? Ah, yes. You are the light-footed ashigaru:[3], who was sent on an errand to the North?